Traditional Slovenian cuisine

> By chance, we are in ljubljana on the celebration of the Christmas
> market opening! We were walking back from shopping and saw a crowd
> surrounding the tree in Preseren Square and eventually men dressed
> as devils with chains and long tongues came across the Tromostovje
> (Triple Bridge) that crosses the Ljubljanuca River; they taunted the
> children who were pressed against traffic barriers.
>
> Then, they handed out strange candies that looked like a long
> tootsie roll pressed into a brown pod shape and smelled like anise.
> Then, a guy dressed like a cross between Santa and a catholic
> cardinal emerged from a cart driven by a devil on a 4-wheeler and
> with angels behind him, they handed out bags with candies,
> tangerines, and a baked bread. We even got one!
>
> Singing, dancing, and so on...after, the riverside promenade opened
> with shops, and stands selling mulled wine...MMM we had a few cups
> of red while strolling with hundreds of locals and tourists,
> enjoying the brisk night and lucky break from the rain.
>
> We even practiced out newly-learned Slovenian phrases:
>
> "Dober dan! Rat bi dva Rdece Kuhano Vino prosim? Hvala, adijo!"
>
> That means, "Hello, I'd like two red mulled wines please. Thanks,
> bye!"
>
> Only the basics...after a few of those and a long walk through the
> medieval town we had a traditional Slovenian meal of soup in a bowl
> (mushroom and onion) and I had Game Goulash (deer, boar, etc)
> pictured on the background, and Ryan had pork with mushrooms.
>
> After more strolling in the rain, listening to American music from
> all decades on the speakers and a live singer, as well as Christmas
> music through a Disney-style soundsystem through the streets, we
> have returned for a good night of sleep.
>
> Tomorrow we need to hopefully get rain-free pictures, souveniers,
> and sightseeing before our 4 pm train to Vienna. We get in a bit
> late, but will be sad to leave this beautiful country. It is a true
> gem in an already star-studded vacation.
>
> Lahko noc.....