What Fills My Plate

  Country Road Scenery Slovenia There is a magical place in the small country of Slovenia.  Slovenia is located just above and to the right of Italy.  This posting will attempt to show you just how special it is.   4 Hours From Our Home Is Kog We went to a tiny village called Kog, located in the upper right hand corner near the boarders of Croatia, Hungary and just a bit farther one can find Austria.  Therefore, you can expect that the houses in Slovenia to look quite a bit like ones you will find in those countries.  Many are covered with flowers near windows and in front to greet everyone with a smile and a good feeling.  Rows and Rows of Vines   Kog is famous for a wine maker named Milan Hlebec, and this area is called Jeruzalem Road.  The hills are crammed with grape vines of many types, and if the hillsides are touched by the sun, there will be vines.  You will find other crops growing, but mostly for family use.  Most of ...

  We turn our backs on vacation today and return to our small village.   It has been hot there and I am afraid that   my zucchini plants have not survived.   We leave this small campsite paradise and the small mosquitos who have learned to find my juiciest parts in which to feast.   It has been a peaceful 10 days, a time of beautiful sights, great food and many catch up naps. Yesterday we witnessed a whole morning of people from other countries is Europe leaving the massive campground near the beach.   The cars and vans drove past us non stop, being forced to leave because their countries suddenly listen Croatia as an orange zone.   This meaning the when they return they must quarantine for two weeks or take a test.   Some, in order to stay will take the 80 euro test here from a   clinic.   The rest have deserted   the campsite more looking like a ghost town after the gold vein peters out. Imagine 2,000 people suddenly heading for t...