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Slovenia: MTB - Javornik with Prelaz Ljubelj in the morning

In the morning I took Bronco on a morning hike to Prelaz Ljubelj - Garmin Connect and then Nada and me were ready for our mountain bike trip. Our destination was mountain pasture Planina Javornik. The road led us from Grahovše to Potarje and then straight to the pasture. We descended to Dom pod Storžičem mountain hut, where we had a beer and then we just returned back to our starting point - Garmin Connect.

 

Along the way to Planina Javornik mountain pasture.

 

Planina Javornik is a picturesque alpine pasture located below Ženiklovec in the Karawanks mountain range.

#MTB #Karawanks

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Croatia: Ivanščica and Surprise Visit

Ivanščica is the highest mountain in northern Croatia, with its peak reaching an elevation of 1061 meters. It is part of the Zagorje region and is known for its lush forests, diverse flora and fauna, and numerous hiking trails. Nada, bronco and Nada visited it from Prigorec village and on top, where there is a mountain hut, we had a few drinks - Garmin Connect. When we returned back to our weekend house, we received a surprise visit from Rokly and Badžo and then we had a long evening, playing cards.

Many trails lead to the top and many of them are also suitable for mountain biking.

Welcome to Ivanščica.

Since it was 1st of May, a holiday, there was quite a lot of people at the summit.

 

Beer and Wild garlic.

 

The last time we were here, in 2015 (13376), we had to use the shelter.

Returning back to the valley.

 

Mill "Friščićev mlin" is located near Prigorec on Bistrica stream and was built in 1956.

 

Snack with the fire.

Badžo and Rokly brought us čevapčiči for dinner. Great surprise guys.

Evening with cards.

Geocache found:

- Veliki Rok (914 m), GC7RMF4, that received a visit  by trackable items "Spartan Medal", TB9K7R9 and "Second Angel of peace", TBA8B55)

#CatahoulaLeopardDog #1MayVacation #HrvatskoZagorje #geocaching

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Croatia: Sušec

Strahinjčica is a mountain in Hrvatsko Zagorje. To the west, it is separated from the Kostel Mountain Range by the valley of the Krapinica River. To the north, it is surrounded by the Žutnica and Bednja rivers. To the east, it is divided from Ivanščica by the Očura, Veliki, and Sutinski streams, while the Krapina River flows to the south. The highest peak, Sušec, is located on the central ridge and reaches an elevation of 846 meters and today, Nada, Bronco and me hiked to it - Garmin Connect.

Green area of Hrvatsko Zagorje.

Above Radoboj.

View through the frame.

Radoboj has a rich history dating back to Roman times, with evidence of early mining activities, particularly for sulfur, which was extracted in the area during the Middle Ages and played a significant role in the local economy.

Nada, Bronco and Tuši.

 

Few more photos and then we moved on.

On top of Sušec, 846 m.

When we returned back to the valley, Bronco needed a rest.

 

Activities back at our weekend house.

#CatahoulaLeopardDog #1MayVacation #HrvatskoZagorje

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Croatia: Green Green Grass

In Spring, grass grown like crazy, so it i necessary to cut it from time to time. Nada, Bronco and me decided to drive to our weekend house in Croatia and do that. After late lunch, we arrived and we immediately did all the needed work, so that we will be able to enjoy for the next three days.

 

After lunch we did a little bit of work.

Job done.

#CatahoulaLeopardDog #1MayVacation

16418

Austria: Cycling around Vrbsko jezero

After a few years, we decided to attend an even called "Wörthersee car-free 2024". This was the 27th edition, where the road around the Lake Vrbsko jezero is closed for motorized vehicles and opens for man powered transportation devices. Since the 40 km loop is relatively short, I simply started cycling from home and in Celovec I waited for others. Then we made a circle together with a beer at the end.

My previous Vrbsko jezero tours: 2013 - 12400, 2014 - 12904, 2016 - 13485.

In case if we lose someone, we made a group photo at the start: Nada, Rokly, Helena, Tuši and Badžo.

Half way.

 

Nada lost her brakes.

Firefighters pour the best beer.

Beer and sausages - Garmin Connect.

#RoadCycling

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Slovenia: Prelaz Ljubelj

It was time for another hike to Prelaz Ljubelj. My 17th time this year means that I am still far from 40 - Garmin Connect.

View to our valley Šentanska dolina.

Nada, Bronco and Tuši.

#hiking #mountains #Karawanks #CatahoulaLeopardDog

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Slovenia: Elly and Bronco

Bronco and me did a walk through our village and we stopped at Skoki's place for a beer. Since Bronco is still to young to have one, he played with Elly.

Elly and Bronco.

Someone is coming.

#CatahoulaLeopardDog