As you already know we have some sort of special agreement for maintaining romance, and one of articles is also opposite date. This time was Ian's turn for arranging a date. I have never imagined I’ll be invited on a romantic date in the Green Capital of Europe in 2016. The spirit of sustainability and life quality took us through the streets of the city’s newer part. We felt very safe because Ljubljana is a small city but big in hospitality. It is a picturesque place with numerous sights that you can spot throughout the year. However, our attention caught something else. We like to follow our noses and in autumn the smell of chestnuts is a must. Ian knows that I like to get my hands dirty. A smell of baked chestnut takes me back to my childhood when we gathered at my uncle’s and ate them till we were full. There is something special in pealing them and eating with your hands.
Baked Chestnuts
Someone told us that the vision of Ljubljana’s mayor is a public swimming area by the river. The river needs some cleaning. However, they can manage this. A country that is so rich in water and has even drinkable tap water should provide residents of the capital a free of charge place to chill during hot summer. With that thought in mind, we walked along the river and reached terraces in the shadow of the willow trees. That was a perfect spot to have a cup of coffee.
We by the river Ljubljanica
If you want to have a nice walk from the city center to the viewpoint on the top of the hill, where the ancient castle stands, you are lucky because in Ljubljana it is an easy 10-minute-uphill stroll. And while you get higher and higher you can watch little houses below. The path is between the old tall trees, which provide neat cold shade. A nice walk through nature always sparks the romance and if you are headed for such a lovely late lunch like we were, life is good.
"A nice walk through nature always sparks the romance"
Ljubljana street
Elegant restaurant awaited us in a historic castle, all ready to spoil our taste buds. Very nice staff accompanied us to our table next to the window. From that window, we could have watched excited crows at play. They were full of energy. However, we were hungry. Therefore, they lost our attention very soon. After amuse-bouche we noticed beautiful old wall paintings.
Strelec restaurant
Later, I learned that paintings on the wall were made with a technique called sgraffito. Shooters tower was recently renovated and it kept the medieval touch on the classical base. Here, you definitely feel and eat like a king. Our feast was seven-course tasting menu and we loved every bite. It deserves a proper description and you can read it here.
"Here, you definitely feel and eat like a king."
pear dessert
Time flew away, as it always does when you have a good time. Soon the sunset occurred and we climbed the castle’s highest spot from where we could see the disappearing sun and changing colors that it brings. Thank you, my darling, I have really enjoyed today, and don't worry I already have a plan for you.
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Before today i didn’t know Ljubljana was such a beautiful city.
The blend of ancient culture in modern times is really thrilling.
WIth your explicit description of baked chestnuts I’d really love to have some for myself.
Your focus on their meals shows how tasty they were. This is definitely somewhere I’d like to have my own romantic getaway someday
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Thank you for reply. Don't miss up this post which is related with this one. If you ever visit Ljubljana make sure you try some food in this extremely good restaurant
https://steemit.com/food/@wnfdiary/king-fest-in-the-castle-restaurant-strelec-ljubljana-slovenia
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