Pday in Slovenia Gondola Ride & Snezna Cave "Jama"

July 28th. Meeting up with the Porter's we traveled to this beautiful gondola and ski lift in the mountains in northern Slovenia, at Golte.  Enjoying the lift and visit to the hill side, without many tourists was relaxing and invigorating.

Climbing 5,284 feet to the top, we had a beautiful view of Slovenia. Truly one of the most beautiful parts of our mission.






Once we reached the top, we found ourselves hungry and joined others at a little food shack which served home made soups "jota" and "ričeti" and awesome warm breads. Maybe it was the elevation but it tasted fantastic.



It was almost surreal with the fresh mountain air, a view of the Swiss Alps, and the distant sound of cow bells.

Snezna Cave

Later that afternoon we found another cave to check out.  This one is advertised as the "highest" cave in Slovenia.  It is the highest because of the elevation.  We followed the signs, fifteen miles back into the mountains, twisting and turning as the road slowly climbed.

Tucked away miles up into the mountains, after an hour and half we finally reached the walking trail to the cave.

This cave, known for its continual 20 feet of frozen water, is mostly covered with snow until June, when the cave personnel, dig it out, and begin their season for tours. 

This was truly a splunker's experience.