Hello Friendly Travelers!
I started this post about a month ago and since then my wife and I have honed down our timetable. Another wrinkle, our niece and nephew are taking an Adriatic cruise and arrive Piran for the day on 8/16.
So many of you were thoughtful and helpful in March with suggestions; I would greatly appreciate your looking at this itinerary and comment where/as you see fit.
Also, if anyone knows of places to stay on those evenings, I would appreciate that too!
Sunday 8/12 arrive Ljubljana (LJ) at 1:30 pm - Bus station. Check in (?). Explore. Eat, drink and sleep in LJ.
Monday 8/13 Day in LJ. At some point go to the castle. Market. Spend evening in LJ.
Tues 8/14. Rent car. Early, drive to Bled via Skofja Loka, Kropa roadway. Is it practical to think I'll reach Bled by 2:00pm? Should I consider driving to Bohinj that same afternoon? Spend evening in Bled
Wed 8/15. Morning Bohinj and Bled, or if I drove to Bohinj yesterday, Bled today. I would like to drive to Piran today along Vrsic Pass (during daylight hours). Sleep in Piran or someplace nearby along the way (suggestions)? I even thought of Trieste, but have scuttled that idea!
Thur 8/16. Meet relatives in Piran at 9:30 am. Enjoy Piran (or outskirts since I have a car). They depart at 4:00pm. Leave Piran and drive towards LJ - Is there anyplace to see or visit along the way - Sleep in LJ/or another place? If we stay in LJ should I return car and take bus tomorrow?
Friday 8/17. Predjam Castle...Cave underneath Castle (worth it?). Postojna Cave (need for two caves?) Return car and sleep in LJ
Sat 8/18. Last morning in Slovenia. 3:00pm flight to States.
Thanks for any and all suggestions/thoughts. Your ideas have helped me greatly. - Don