Kobarid

Wed

Suddenly it's got hot; very, very hot. Went shopping for sandals for Alan but as we were crossing the bridge, decided swimming would be a more appropriate activity. People dive off the bridge into the milky green water below for a competition at some time in the year, but we took a safer route, scrambling down the rocky side of river and then wading over to a small island formed by a sandy bank from where we could swim, sunbathe and watch various water sports. The water was icy cold but refreshingly so and we were invigorated by it. Later we were going to walk up to a famous waterfall, but, by that time, thunder was rumbling in the background.

We found another good restaurant that evening, also in a residential area, but this time purpose built, modern with a somewhat arty architectural style and tasteful furnishings to match. However, we sat out on the terrace admiring the garden and ordered fish platter to share. Five kinds of fish came along with candles to keep it all warm. The waitress, who spoke impeccable English, offered to dress the fish, which we readily agree to. With great panache she split one of the fish in two, cut off it's head and whisked away the bones all in one clean swoop. The fillets then fell off the skin under her expert handling and we were left with some melt-in-the mouth tasty

fish to eat. She left us to deal with the other fish but we weren't able to totally imitate her proficiency. It was fun trying though!