We left Umag around 8.00am this morning driving to Postojna in Slovenia around 85kms away to tour the Postojnska Jama which are limestone caves approx. 110m below ground. (A UNESCO world heritage site)
In the caves the temperature is a cool 10 degrees and as I had sent all my warm clothing home some days ago I was one of a very few who didn't have a pullover or similar on.
The caves were created by the Pivka River, are 24kms long and were first open to the public in 1819. Today you are taken into the caves by a "train" and once deep inside you tour on foot until joining back up with the train to exit.
With the stalagmites and stalactites of all shapes, sizes and colours everywhere you look the experience is quite simply amazing
There are numerous souvenir shops and restaurants in the complex but it did not detract from the environment - even the food prices were very reasonable
A pleasant drive home, with only a seven minute delay at the Slovenia/Croatia border, completed a very good day out.
It would pay if you have interest to seek out a YouTube video of the caves and get a good appreciation of this unique environment
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