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Transportation
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The majority of our travel has been by train. The trains are timely &
efficient, though not always on our schedule! The trains are utilized by both
locals & tourists. We're happy not driving and thrilled we don't have
much stuff to lug around! Our backpacks are about 10 pounds. We do laundry
when we run out of socks & undies. You probably realize our wardrobe is
limited!
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There are all kinds of trains, local, regional, express
and international. The times aren't always when we want to go, but the
connections are excellent. You definitely need to be ready to get on
& off and hustle to the next platform. They don't wait, nice to
have small backpacks! |
This is a local electric bus. Often we get a free Mobility
Guest Card from our lodging that covers local trains & buses for
the duration of our stay. Makes it easy to get around & encourages
visitors to see places that are too far to walk. |
Flixbus is a commercial bus company based in Germany.
We rode this bus from Villach, Austria to Ljubljana, Slovenia. It was
okay but |
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This is a local city tourist train that has a route
to show you around town. The fees are usually small & they tell
you about the history (generally not in English). Many of the towns
we've visited |
This is an electric bus that is free within the Ljubljana
pedestrian area for folks that have mobility issues. You can call or
just wave them down |
This is a funicular. It is a cable railway system that
is used for very steep slopes. Usually not too long. They have been
in use since the late 1800s!! |
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Bikes in train stations are a common sight. We saw folks
using elevators, escalators and stairs with ramps to move between levels. |
We've embraced riding lifts up and down the steep slopes,
trying to save our knees! Besides cable cars and gondolas we rode a
couple chairlifts. |
Our main mode of transportation is walking. We haven't
worn out our boots yet! |
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Any mistakes
or corrections, email me at nancylynellis@gmail.com
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