Our New Car!!!

4/6/2012

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_April 6,2012
During our visit in Slovenia we decided the most economical way to travel during our European leg of our trip is to buy a car.  Yes buying an inexpensive pre-owned (used) car is a better option than taking the train or renting a car.  There are a few factors that helped us reach this decision:  We are a family of four, it wouldn't be justifiable if you are travelling alone or as a couple.  The length of time of our Euorpean leg (about six weeks), if we were travelling . . .

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Time With Family

4/3/2012

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_We are here in Koper for about two weeks before deciding on our next destination.  During our time with my Uncle we had a good mix of spending time with family (translation: eating) and visiting various small towns in the area.  My Uncle is a great host.  The days varied from leaving in the morning and driving to a neighbouring small town (Piran, Portoroz, Isola) to relaxing at his home and just enjoying being in one place. 
     Piran is a beautiful small town on the Adriatic coast.  Slovenia has a very small coastline and this tiny town is a gem.  The centre is situated on a point jutting out into the Adriatic Sea.  All the homes are crowded together, where the red tiled roofs almost touch each other.  The walkways are . . .

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