Thursday 13 September: Ljubljana

We enjoy a good hotel breakfast before setting off to walk up the hill to Ljubljana Castle (most people get the funicular!) The main draw is the viewing tower from which we get a view of the whole of the city of Ljubljana below and a hazy view of the mountains in the far distance. 900 years ago it was a fort, then the seat of the regional governor and subsequently a prison in the First World War. We the wander round some shops on the way to the Tivoli Gardens where we hoped to see red squirrels, but not today. A pleasant green parkland but we are feeling a bit too weary for much of a walk. We have tapas by the river at Tozd: delicious local salami and prosciutto with cheese, bread and olives washed down with a glass of local white wine for me and a craft beer called Human Fish for Simon. Back to our roof terrace pool to relax and cool off in the pool which is lovely for half an hour or so before two children arrive. Great! A further wander around the cobbled streets and Art Nouveau buildings thinking about booking somewhere for supper after our disappointment last night. Sadly most places seem booked up already so we will have to take our chance.