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Slovenia: Veliki vrh and Toplar

Every New Year's Day is a little different, and this one was no exception. Nada and I spent New Year's Eve at home, and the next morning we woke up early because we wanted to reach the summit of Veliki Vrh in time for sunrise. Of course, Bronco joined us as well. This year there wasn't much snow on the peaks, so the hike wasn't particularly demanding. We reached the summit just in time to watch the sun rise. After taking a few photos, we began our descent. First we conquered nearby Toplar, found a geocache and then on the way down, we met some friends, and we all stopped at the Dom na Kofcah mountain hut for a few drinks and a chat. After spending a wonderful day in the mountains, we returned to the valley about seven hours after setting out - Garmin Connect.

Yep, it will rise over the silhouette of Kamink-Savinja Alps.

On 2000 meters above sea level for sunrise for New Year.

Bronco explored the Western part of Košuta ridge, while we only admired Julian Alps and Western Karawanks.

Nada and Tuši.

Returning back to the valley.

Some of our friends had same intentions.

Typical lunch for new year back home. Sarma (stuffed leaves) time.

Geocache found:

- GeoAddict: 2K Challenge, Mystery, GCA1Y7J, that received a visit by trackable items "Second Angel of peace", TBA8B55,  "Cape Town Travel Bug #2", TB40BGZ and "Twin Star", TB33TN8 and where I dropped off trackable item "Ojstrica (2350 m) - ti moje kraljestvo / you my kingdom...", TB8MHFG

#hiking #mountains #Karawanks #CatahoulaLeopardDog #geocaching #NewYear

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Slovenia: New Year's Eve at home

For the end of 2024, Nada and me decided to stay at home. Nothing special, just a dinner and two of us. Cheers!

 

Romantic dinner.

 

Two serious-looking photos.

Some statistics for 2024 (Tuši, GeoCaching):

• travelling in Europe, this year 11 foreign countries

Countries visited: Italy, Austria, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, France, United Kingdom and Cyprus. Together GPS recorded 57485 kilometers.

• GeoCaching:

151 geocaches found in 2024.

Activities 2024

Event	Events	Distance [km]	Elevation Gain [m]
Road Cycling	13	800,61	9.812
Hiking	159	705,83	45.315
Mountain Biking	19	645,82	22.422
Backcountry Skiing	11	124,52	9.880
Sailing	1	107,62	57
Flying	7	66,34	6.376
Kickscootering	13	53,47	329
Sledding	1	11,14	452
Canoeing	1	6,27	16
Boating	1	3,40	1
Summary	226	2.525,02	94.660

Less activities than in 2023.

  

Charts of distance, elevation gain and number of events for 2024.

#statistics

16664

Slovenia:12th traditional Winter hike - Kriška gora

A year has come around again, and once more Klemen, Dejan, Matej, Grega, and I went on our traditional hike to the Kriška gora mountain hut. This time, Bronco joined us as well. As usual, we started from Tržič at 8 a.m., and in a good two hours we reached the Kriška gora mountain hut. After enjoying an hour in the sun, we headed back down to the valley (Garmin Connect), where we continued the day with a well-earned beer. Cheers!

Reports from previous hikes: 16295 - 2023 - 11th, 15567 - 2021 - 9th, 15200 - 2020 - 8th, 14834 - 2019 - 7th, 14105 - 2017 - 5th, 13739 - 2016 - 4th, 13374 - 2015 - 3rd, 13010 - 2014 - 2nd and 12643 - 2013 - 1st.

We left Tržič at 8 a.m.

As usual, we took a photo of Tržič from Mala Mizica.

Bronco was with us this time.

One of our regular stops also has a beautiful view to Ljubljana basin.

 

Tree at 1000 meters above sea level.

It really was a beautiful day.

Finally, our destination.

Cheers.

View from the hut to SE.

View from the hut to SW.

 

One more photo, before we headed back to the valley.

One of the last stops at Velika Mizica.

#hiking #mountains #KamnikSavinjaAlps

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Austria: Sledding Competition in Winterleiten

The plan for today was simple. Nada and me decided to attend a sledding race in Winterleiten, where our neighbors Vid and Žiga were competing. A 940 meter long sledding track was completed by the best competitors in 1:00.25, which corresponds to an average speed of just over 44 km/h. In the end, Žiga finished on the podium, while Vid missed it by just 6 hundredths of a second.

Žiga with number 33 on icy track.

 

Between 1st and 2nd run we went for a beer in Winterleitenhütte.

Along the track.

Vid on his 2nd run.

 

2nd place for Žiga and 4th place for Vid.

#sledding

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Cyprus / Croatia / Slovenia: Cyprus - Day 8 - Paphos & Flight Back

With a few hours to spare before our flight back to mainland Europe, we headed into the heart of Paphos to explore the city center. Wandering through the streets, we soaked up the warm Cypriot atmosphere, admired the mix of traditional and modern architecture, and enjoyed the vibrant yet laid-back character of the city. It was the perfect way to end our trip and say goodbye to Cyprus before beginning our journey home.

Previous days of our vacation to Cyprus: Day 7 - 16660, Day 6 - 16659, Day 5 - 16658, Day 4 - 16657, Day 3 - 16656, Day 2 - 16655, Day 1 - 16654.

 

A memorial dedicated to the first President of the Republic of Cyprus, Makarios III and a cat in front of Paphos Town Hall, located in the famous 28th of October square.

Saint Theodor Orthodox Cathedral.

Nada and Tuši.

View to the city of Paphos.

 

Cat guarding the Loutra - Ottoman Hamam.

  

After the juice near the Paphos Market, we visted the Apostle Peter and St. Helen the Martyr Chapel.

We returned our rented car Nissan Micra and we headed to the airport.

Last selfie on Cyprus.

 

Boarding the plane.

Our 1354 kilometers in Cyprus.

 

Flying back to Europe, Croatia specifically.

 

We safely landed and switched back to local food.

Geocaches found (all received a visit by trackable items "Second Angel of peace", TBA8B55, "Ojstrica (2350 m) - ti moje kraljestvo / you my kingdom...", TB8MHFG,  "Cape Town Travel Bug #2", TB40BGZ and "Twin Star", TB33TN8):

- Lighthouse View, GC71VDX

- Park in center of the city, GC9C2VT

- The Grand Piano., GC8KTK9

#mountains #geocaching #vacation