Slovenia was a respite after a three week, high-paced, Scandinavian vacation — things were much slower here in the capital city, Ljubljana. The population is not small at 277,000 but it feels small owing to the many bikes, little traffic and uncrowded arrangement of buildings, boulevards and people. I purchased a bike the day after my arrival for 60 euros — necessitated in order to travel to any of the three gyms I frequented in the mornings — 20 minute bike rides away. The slow-living in Slovenia turned out to be hyper-constructive for work and I found it easy to concentrate among so few distractions (other than the European heat wave and complete lack of air conditioning). I stayed in a dormitory housing high school students during the school year without access to refrigeration and a very meager kitchenette shared by about 50 people. It was all good though because I’m thoroughly adaptable to #nofridgelife — sardines, pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, fruit, carrots and peanut butter — these foods are easy to store and for me to eat. I visited lake Bled, one of the most famous tourist destinations within Slovenia — a picturesque lake with a castle that afforded swimming and escape from the […]
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I arrived into Ljubljana, Slovenia late on the eve of my 35th birthday — a formative year in that I am allowed to run for president and my age is equidistant from twenty and fifty. The next day I purchased a used mountain bike for 60 Euros to serve as my transport for the next month. I also visited Crossfit Ljubljana and did heavy squats and deadlifts. That evening I was surprised by my friend Trevor who had arranged a river boat tour and karaoke night in celebration of my birthday. I was definitely surprised! My buddy Jeff had arranged for cigars and there was even a buffet. Great birthday.
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