Portraits of mountains, waterfalls, happenings and people - offered in English and Slovene.
Meeting Mountains want to tell stories that doesn’t otherwise get told. We dare to turn the stones that have been untouched for a long time. Curious foreigners may get an insight into local customs, hidden gems and special characters of the Soča Valley.
The author of the blog is local journalist Katja Humar - born and raised in the valley. She is passionate about painting articles with her colourful words, expressions and images and we are very grateful to have her on board.
Read more about Katja or read her work below!
Thread by thread - Slovenia’s first and finest saffron
Autumn. The Soča Valley dazzles in yellow, red, and gold shades. Mist covers the morning down by the Tolminka river. It's early, and everyone is asleep. Well, almost everyone. Ivan Mangani and Anja Bukudur are leaning over their field of gold - hand-picking tiny purple flowers. Flower after flower, thread by thread, they patiently created an inspiring story about Slovenia’s first saffron cultivation.
Cvet za cvetom, nitka za nitko do pravega slovenskega žafrana
Jesen. Dolina Soče je prepleskana z rumenimi, rdečimi in zlatimi odtenki. Meglica zakriva jutro ob reki Tolminki. Zgodaj je, vsi še spijo. No, skoraj vsi. Ivan Mangani in Anja Bukudur se sklanjata nad svojim zlatim poljem in potrpežljivo nabirata drobne vijolične cvetove. Cvet za cvetom, nit za nitjo potrpežljivo ustvarjata navdihujočo zgodbo o prvem pravem slovenskem žafranu.
Je kaj trden most?
Mostovi. Ljudske mojstrovine, ki omogočijo prečkanje navadno težko prehodnih območij. Teh v skrajno razgibani dolini Soče ne manjka. Tukaj vse živi In se giblje - Dežela žive vode. Dinamična pokrajina je s skalnatimi vrhovi, kanjoni, rekami in grebeni razpršila kraje in ljudi. Puntarji, kotarji, hribovci, graparji… trmasti prebivalci, ki z duhovito pikrostjo vsak v svojem jeziku zagovarjajo “štorijo” iz svojega brega. Premostitev je bila nujna poteza. Čez Sočo, Nadižo, Koritnico, Tolminko, čez kanjone in čez jezera so se skozi leta in stoletja spletli mostovi, ki so povezali različne svetove in utrdili pot nepredvidljivi prihodnosti. Leseni, železni, kamniti, vsak s svojo zgodbo o preteklosti, kulturi, razdiranju in povezovanju. Spodaj smo izbrskali par mostov s prav posebnim karakterjem.
Bridging over the Soča valley
Many people visit the Soča Valley because of its pristine nature, gastronomy, and all the outdoor activities it has to offer. But this time, we will talk about bridges that were built across the valley, and at the end, you might soon discover that bridges are a story in themselves. They allow you to see the valley from various perspectives.
Reflections of a 'lake'
Most na Soči is a cute little town located on a rocky crest above the confluence of the Soča and Idrijca river. At the heart of it lies an emerald lake, which is one of the town’s focal points. But many visitors don't realize that the ‘lake’, as it appears today, is a modern touch to the natural landscape. So what secrets lie below the tranquil poetic on the surface?
Most na Soči — Kaj se skriva v jezeru?
Most na Soči. V osrčju leži smaragdno jezero, dva bregova pa povezuje star, zaobljen most. Mir in mehkoba. Postanek reke Soče, mediteranska siesta na poti proti morju. Na površju se dogaja življenje. Kajak, kanu, veseli ribiči in manj vesele ribe, ladja Lucija, plovne race in oprezni fotografi – privlačna sila vode v akciji. A mnogi obiskovalci se ne zavedajo, da je jezero sodoben dodatek naravni krajini. Kaj se torej skriva pod živahno poetiko na gladini?
Karmen Koren - a girl who wants to save clothes
It smells like the 80s, sounds like the 70s. Once you step into this place, you can feel the past and see the future. I did not get stuck in a time machine. In fact, I am in Kobarid, having coffee with Karmen Koren - a designer who sews new life into old things.
Karmen Koren – dekle, ki rešuje obleke
Diši po 80-ih, slišijo se 70-ta, občuti se preteklost in vidi prihodnost. Ne, nisem v časovnem stroju, temveč v Kobaridu, na kavi pri Karmen Koren – oblikovalki, ki starim stvarem všije novo življenje.
7 ways to get wet in the Soča Valley
River adventures are a fun way to explore and gain a fresh perspective of the stunning valley. Whether you’re in for an adrenaline kick or you prefer a chill day on the lake, Soča Valley has it all. To make your decision easier here's a list of seven fun ways to get yourself wet in the Soča Valley.
Smaragdnih sedem
River adventures are a fun way to explore and gain a fresh perspective of the stunning valley. Whether you’re in for an adrenaline kick or you prefer a chill day on the lake, Soča Valley has it all. To make your decision easier here's a list of seven fun ways to get yourself wet in the Soča Valley.