A last look at Eastern Europe

Our final stop in Eastern Europe took us to seaside town of Piran in Slovenia. It was nice to get back to the coast, but the real gem was back inland - Lake Bled.

It was nice to get some sea breezes again - Eastern Europe had been through a severe heat wave this year

Hanging out the 'smalls' in Slovenian sunshine

Lake Bled's backdrop - the Julian Alps

The glacial waters aren't so good for swimming, but some keen rowers tackle the blue expanse

A 15th century church is a beautiful centrepiece

This, apparently, is Slovenia's only real island!