Here in the capital of Slovenia, things are hopping like you wouldn’t believe. Here’s the central square. Our apartment is on the square, across from the pink church.

Cafes and restaurants are everywhere, and throughout the day and evening they are all fully occupied by what one imagines is the entire population of the city.

There’s something for everyone.

With all of its modern influences the city has a fairy tale quality, complete with dragons, which are its emblem. Here’s one of them on the aptly named Dragon Bridge.

There’s also a castle in town, though most of it has been reconstructed multiple times due to war, natural disasters, and other events that are hard on castles. There’s a funicular up to the castle, and great views from the tower.

The castle has many other attractions, notably the Puppet Museum, a history and display of puppets of all kinds. Hard to do justice to the magic of this exhibition.

Below, from the story of the fisherman and the magic fish.

Below, “Partisan Puppets”