Skofja Loka - Slovenia
- Sal Schmidt
- Jul 1
- 2 min read
A reunion: it had been a month of reconnecting with friends from afar, and spending a weekend in Skofja Loka, Slovenia, with Tamara, Nick, and their family was a blessing. We last caught up in Belgrade in 2021 with the fam, so it had been two years.
The two-hour drive from Bohinj was a wonderful experience, as we opted for the road less travelled and took the scenic route. It was a challenge at times for hubby, with some less-than-perfect roads, but as we ascended the mountain range, the views were all worth it. Imagine driving through perfectly manicured, lush green valleys, dotted with small villages often divided by a narrow one-lane highway.
Mid-afternoon, we arrived at Skofja Loka; it was full of joy and cuddles as we all caught up on the past few years and reconnected. That evening, we had our own little tour guide in Tamara, who shared her hometown and tales of growing up in Slovenia.
Skofja Loka is a historic town renowned for its tradition and creativity, located near Ljubljana and just 30 minutes from the capital. It is an excellent starting point for exploring the Julian Alps or, in our case, an ending point.
A beautiful old medieval castle is the centrepiece of the old town. The views are endless, and an easy walk up to the castle, and you can even enjoy a cocktail over sunset. Seriously, how this place can serve bespoke cocktails with big ice and amazing staff is beyond words.
Our weekend together went differently than planned. We had planned to explore more regions of Slovenia, but after a minor mishap with a tyre puncture, we were sent back to the safety of home and forced to relax. Wayne got to experience mountain driving in his friend's Porsche GT3, and his squeals of delight at tackling some serious mountain driving.
It was precious; we were wined and dined, and the kids even prepared breakfast; who can say no to weekend pancakes? The kids were fans of having hubby around to play with Lego. We even got to finally see Top Gun: Maverick, a film we never had the chance to watch, and we loved it. We all loved the time together and are eternally grateful to Nick, Tamara, and their family for sharing their weekend, their home, and time with us, as well as their unwavering hospitality. We truly can't thank you enough; we loved our time together and look forward to the next adventure.
Date visited: 30 September 2023
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