Cycling out to Sandymount Strand

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Saturday, 17-January-2026


For my first adventure in the New Year, I took an easy bike ride out to the coast. Welcome to 2026, dear readers!

It was simple, it was fun, it was relaxing. I went with a vague map in mind, really generalized as “I’m gonna go East ’till there’s water in the way”, and enjoyed the journey more than the destination. I cycled out onto the sandbar, got mud all over my everything, and appreciated the beauty of the reflecting sunlight and the smell of the sea.

Simple and lovely.

Christmas in Slovenia –

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Christmas 2025 saw us on an Adventure – Andrea’s friend was working at a 3-star Michelin restaurant in Slovenia, Hiša Franko, and we had the opportunity to join her for a dinner and some adventuring. We jumped at the chance, hopping a flight into Northern Italy before the drive out into Slovenia itself… with a few exciting adventures along the way.


Throughout late December, 2025

I brought my drone to Slovenia!

And Slovenia is absolutely beautiful! Especially the Soča River Valley!

So… combine the two, and you get some pretty solid views of Slovenia. At least in the opinion of this amateur photographer.

Christmas in Slovenia – Llubjana

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Christmas 2025 saw us on an Adventure – Andrea’s friend was working at a 3-star Michelin restaurant in Slovenia, Hiša Franko, and we had the opportunity to join her for a dinner and some adventuring. We jumped at the chance, hopping a flight into Northern Italy before the drive out into Slovenia itself… with a few exciting adventures along the way.


Tuesday, 23-December-2025

Well, we’re in Slovenia… a trip to the capital should clearly be in the books, right?

Right. Of course right – adventure awaits!


Frankly, not too much to type out here. The three of us went on a days adventure into Llubjana, adoring the drive and appreciating the amazing views we had on the way in. Then kicking around the city, visiting the Christmas markets and wandering around appreciating the architecture and enjoying the people watching. Grabbing snacks as we were hungry, and dinner when the snacks no longer covered it. Coffee as needed, of course.

Yeah. A very lovely day of adventure.