25. Jul 2023

Faaker See - Javorniski Rovt

Photo 1: Morning view on Lake Faak

Photo 2: Path approaching the mountain. At one point a bridge was out and I had to backtrack. That cost me over a half hour of hiking time and energy.

Photo 3 - 4: Scenes along the way.

Photo 5: This was my path up the valley and over the moutain into Slovenia, a total climb of 34 kilometers and 1182 altitude meters. I was completely exhausted when I arrived at the mountain house where I spent the night. The people there were so kind. They did my wash and served me a Christmas dinner! I talked briefly with the young waitress and asked her what she wants to do with her life. She would like to study medicine but is afraid she cannot make it. I said that fear is not a good advice giver. Fear would have kept me from doing many things in life including walking from my home in Germany and climbing over this mountain to Slovenia. I encouraged her to put her trust in the Good Shepherd who would guide her steps just as he has done mine. Life is like going on a pilgrimage: you take it one day, one hill, one mountain after the other. After awhile you look back and realize how far you have come, just by taking small steps.