The rain stopped today and it was beautiful day in Lake Bled (pronounced blade). Tito had his summer villa here which we tried to visit for its socialist realist murals. Unfortunately a conference was being held and they would not let us in. A gondola ride (wooden boats called pletnas) to the church on the island was fun. The boats are hand-built and rudderless, guided by an experienced oarsman.
Hayracks are a bit unusual and a source of some local pride. The churches are beautiful and a bit ornate inside -- Catholic with an eastern influence. Church bells seem to ring all the time or at odd hours -- last night at 9:20, for example. And the local dessert is kremna rezina -- a custard with a crispy crust on top and bottom.
Behind Doug is the Bled castle (1000 years old.) The church on the island can be seen over the bow of the pletna.
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