Photo of the Day – Lake Bled, Slovenia
Lake Bled's Island
Just an hour bus ride from the colorful streets of Ljubljana is the resort town of Lake Bled in the Julian Alps. The scenic lake is home to Slovenia’s only island and its number one tourist attraction. To reach the island, hire a oarsman with a handmade pletna boat. From the dock, 99 steps lead up to the Church of the Assumption. On summer Saturdays like today, you’ll find a steady stream of brides and grooms on the island. It’s tradition for a groom to carry his bride up the steps to prove his fitness for marriage (I’m told only 4 out of 5 actually make it). From the island the views are like something dreamed up by a tourism bureau – spectacular vistas of the Julian Alps and Bled Castle – Slovenia’s oldest – soaring high above.
