On the final stretch of our hike - walking the last meters towards the parking lot on Pokljuka where Aco was waiting for us with the car.Jan 11, 2007
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One of the mountain pastures close to Pokljuka.Jan 11, 2007
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Fall colors were starting to show.Jan 11, 2007
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Careful!Jan 11, 2007
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There were plants with red leaves growing next to the trail.Jan 11, 2007
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We went toward Pokljuka to the south.Jan 11, 2007
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Then it was time to head back to the valley, but not where we came from. For the B&W version place the cursor over the photo.Jan 11, 2007
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It's amazing how the colors change in such short time.Jan 11, 2007
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Kredarica hut more than an hour after sunrise.Jan 11, 2007
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Kredarica hut at sunrise.Jan 11, 2007
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Kredarica hut before sunrise.Jan 11, 2007
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Some were watching, some were taking photos, some were recording the whole thing.Jan 11, 2007
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And there it is - the first glimpse of the sun.Jan 11, 2007
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More and more people came, but the sun was still not up.Jan 11, 2007
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I wonder what that man is pointing to?Jan 11, 2007
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Quite a few people gathered in front of the hut to observe the morning colors.Jan 11, 2007
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Seeing the sunrise is something you don't want to miss when you're so high up in the mountains.Jan 11, 2007
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Even ghosts felt it was safe to make an appearance. :)Jan 11, 2007
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It was so peaceful at sunset.Jan 11, 2007
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A couple of climbers and Triglav in the background.Jan 11, 2007
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... before plunging towards Kredarica again.Jan 11, 2007
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The trails evens out for a while ...Jan 11, 2007
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Precipices on both sides make for lovely views - and vertigo for the faint-hearted.Jan 11, 2007
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The views on the way down were equally stunning as on the way up. Mali Triglav and the ridge of Debela peč and Mrežce in the background.Jan 11, 2007
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We took in the views one more time before returning to Kredarica.Jan 11, 2007
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There's a tradition for those who climb Triglav for the first time that they have to be flogged with a rope. Since this was Nataša's first ascend, an unknown mountaineer volunteered to take on the task - and gladly so. :)Jan 11, 2007
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Looking back towards Kredarica and Mt. Rjavina.Jan 11, 2007
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Views were partially obscured by mist and smog.Jan 11, 2007
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At the top of Triglav, there is a peculiar steel construction called Aljaž tower.Jan 11, 2007
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Did I mention there were many many people trying to do the same as we did? :)Jan 11, 2007
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Views back to Kredarica and the ridge of Mali Triglav.Jan 11, 2007
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The whole ascend consists of steep trails and there is a steel rope to help climbers.Jan 11, 2007
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Our first stop, Kredarica hut. We had lunch, left our rucksacks here and set off for the final hour of climbing to the top.Jan 11, 2007
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Just before reaching Kredarica hut, we stopped to admire the views. There is Stanic hut in the background.Jan 11, 2007
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Arduous climbing in the scorching sun.Jan 11, 2007
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At the foot of the north face, scree leads towards the bottom of the valley.Jan 11, 2007
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... and finally to bright white. This is Triglav's infamous north face.Jan 11, 2007
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Light changed from red to more yellowish ...Jan 11, 2007
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Nearby mountains were glowing red.Jan 11, 2007
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Soon the climb through the woods began.Jan 11, 2007
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Our goal - Triglav - at sunrise.Jan 11, 2007
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The hike began before dawn. It was 6.30 when we set off from the valley. The first sun rays just hit Triglav.Jan 11, 2007
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Nov 14, 2006
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Nov 14, 2006
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Nov 14, 2006
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Nov 14, 2006
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Panorama of the Alps rising above the fog.Nov 13, 2006
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The glory.Nov 13, 2006
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The mountain side cutting into the fog.Nov 13, 2006
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The drop.Nov 13, 2006
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Sea of fog beneath the Alps.Nov 13, 2006
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Into the abyss.Nov 13, 2006
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Fog was awaiting in the valley below.Nov 13, 2006
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A ski lift.Nov 13, 2006
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Fall colors persisted despite the early snow.Nov 13, 2006
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An old abandoned ski lift.Nov 13, 2006
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A puddle with the Kamnik Alps in the background.Nov 13, 2006
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The next morning was just glorious. This was taken on the way down to the cable car.Nov 13, 2006
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Ice thingie from up-close.Oct 03, 2004
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The view from the hut we stayed at.Oct 03, 2004
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Typical architecture of Velika planina.Oct 03, 2004
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The restaurant was soooo pleasantly warm while I was freezing outside taking pictures.Oct 03, 2004
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The benches and tables looked so bizarre.Oct 03, 2004
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I just couldn't stop taking pics.Oct 03, 2004
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One of the most interesting things I have ever seen - wind-shaped ice on railings.Oct 03, 2004
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The fir trees were covered in ice - just like everything else.Oct 03, 2004
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We could hardly follow the path.Oct 03, 2004
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Having fun with balesOct 03, 2004
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Fall colors against the sunOct 03, 2004
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In the countrysideOct 03, 2004
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In the forestOct 03, 2004
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Another view of KrvavecOct 03, 2004
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Bright green fieldsOct 03, 2004
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Newly-sown fieldsOct 03, 2004
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KrvavecOct 03, 2004
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Reflection of fall colorsOct 03, 2004
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The view of the Krvavec mountain with a hayrack in the foreground.Oct 03, 2004
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Decorated windowsJul 25, 2004
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A hotel at nightJul 25, 2004
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Theater at nightJul 25, 2004
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St. Charles' Church at nightJul 25, 2004
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Streets of Vienna at nightJul 25, 2004
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Streets of Vienna at nightJul 25, 2004
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St. Stephen's CathedralJul 25, 2004
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St. Elizabeth's Church - our choir's rehearsalJul 25, 2004
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St. Stephen's CathedralJul 25, 2004
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Belvedere CastleJul 25, 2004
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Belvedere Castle - a statueJul 25, 2004
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Belvedere CastleJul 25, 2004
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Belvedere CastleJul 25, 2004
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PraterJul 25, 2004
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PraterJul 25, 2004
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Redoutensaal in Hofburg - our choir's rehearsalJul 25, 2004
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Redoutensaal in HofburgJul 25, 2004
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Wiener HofburgJul 25, 2004
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Nestroy's statueJul 25, 2004
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Hidden stairsJul 25, 2004
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City Hall and Christmas marketJul 25, 2004
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City HallJul 25, 2004
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City HallJul 25, 2004
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ParliamentJul 25, 2004
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Natural Science MuseumJul 25, 2004
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Opera HouseJul 25, 2004
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Frescoes in St. Charles' ChurchJul 25, 2004
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St. Charles' ChurchJul 25, 2004
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The interior of St. Charles' ChurchJul 25, 2004
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Last additions - 2003