Bike, Hike, Swim, Canoe, Canyoning

I think this trip has to be tops on the list for an active holiday. Oh, and all of it natural. No motorized activities please note. Not that I'm against that stuff, just that it was very nice to really commune with nature. Who would have ever thought that Slovenia had so much to offer. We were amazed.

Canyoning

It is supposedly the big rage. Have you heard of it? Canyoning that is. It is hard to explain really. You gear up with a wetsuit, helmet and life preserver and shoes! Then with a guide, we navigated down a gorge with our bodies. You jump off of cliffs into the pools of water, float on your back with your heels first so you can navigate through the rocks etc, and you basically go down a river that is a minefield of rocks and waterfalls and cliffs with your body! It was a blast. I would definitely recommend it to the adventurous types! Oh, the water was insanely cold. Couldn't have been done without the wetsuits. Nor without the helmets b/c of all the rocks! Well, as I said, hard to explain. Just do it, if you ever get the chance.

Venice

I love that the cops carry an uzzy. Gondola ride? Nope, not for us, but we loved their get-ups. Gelato and pizza, always a big hit while in Italy. The place is sinking though, better go!

Serene Slovenia

Colie is now a RM

Excited

TODAY. We leave today to go get Nicole. TODAY. It will be so fun to see her again. Understatement of the year. WOW!
So while we are away, Happy Birthday to Bryn who will be THREE! And we will be in Paris for Dad's 58th birthday! We should be back to catch everyone for Sunday calls!