Today’s post is a memory from a year ago when turning off course to investigate a pretty church tower was still something one did.
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On the way from the capital Ljubljana to Piran on the coast, I mentioned that there was an inviting church steeple that I kept passing near Koper, the largest port of Slovenia. Let’s go, both parents enthusiastically agreed, and so we went.
After a bit of driving (too far), we finally located the elusive church, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bertoki. It was closed but we didn’t mind, since there were enough doors and views to keep us (me) happy. And then father called me around the corner not to miss the red carpet door.
The ending was an especially happy one since we followed our noses (and a phone suggestion) and after some scenic driving reached the restaurant Nimis in Vanganel. They let the dog in (not automatic in Slovenia) and fed us properly without a prior booking. We’ll be back.
Here are the doors and other bits of the day, including a candle dispenser. Slovenians love their cemetery candles.
The two photos towards the end hint at tomorrow’s birthday boy. Three quarters of a century!
Beautiful captures, Manja. That banana plant is lovely against the backdrop of stone and that restaurant looks very inviting.
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Thank you, Jean. It was a lovely day.
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Lovely. The cemetery one is the pic of the day.
Now what’s with the red carpet?
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The cemetery cross or door? Or candle dispenser? 😉 That red carpet has seen better days. 😀 Thanks, Bojana.
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The one with the wooden cross.
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A wonderful collection of doors as always Manja. And hope the birthday boy enjoys his day tomorrow.
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Thank you so much, Teresa. Oh yes, he had a nice celebration. 🙂
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Great doors, Manja, but that last photo is magnificent. Nicely done!
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Thank you, Dan. Mother was right when she told me that I had to take my camera to the restroom. 😉 All well here in Slovenia, I hope there as well as possible too.
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A candle dispenser? Who knew?! The tower shot with the banana leaf is very artistic–I like it!
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I’m glad you do, Lois. I tried hard, I even climbed the stairs for it. 🙂
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Wonderful collection! I really like the goodbye door.It must have seen better days.
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Thank you, Geriatrix! 🙂 Grüße aus Slowenien!
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Number 1 is my number 1 and happy early birthday wishes! The toilet is quite attractive as well, not the actual commode, but the rest. 🙂
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Thank you, Janet. It was a lovely celebration.
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Good!
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I love the shot overlooking the town and that restaurant looks very inviting. I think we all miss that feeling of freedom from being able to take unplanned detours in our travels to go exploring just to fulfill our curiosities.
Like now, I’m curious to know why there’s a red carpet leading to that door 😉
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Thank you, Norm. I’m have a bit of a blogging breather but I know – tomorrow is Thursday. 😉 Slovenia is nice and kind and full of people I know. I’m not exploring much but just breathe and hug them. When dad told me that there was a red carpet around the corner that I had to see, I didn’t know what to expect. 😀 I hope you two are doing splendidly.
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Will you go back to Nimis for the 75th birthday celebration?
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Dad insisted on cooking himself and my sister made him two cakes and a focaccia. But we will go back there for sure.
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Nice warm light! (K)
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Thank you, K. I hope your summer is kind to you.
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Hooray- the red carpet’s out for the birthday boy! Happy birthday to him for tomorrow, Manja 🙂 🙂
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Thank you so much, Jo! It was a lovely celebration with plenty of goodies.
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Oh that stone basin in the bathroom is appealing. I want one! ha ha. Like Norm, the red carpet door captures my imagination. It’s so lovely to look at the world with you and share in your perspectives. Hugs my friend.
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Thank you so much, Crystal! I hope you’re fine and happy as much as it gets.
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