Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Kravji Bal (Cows Ball)

We were lucky enough to be in Bohinj for the annual Kravji Bal celebration in which the farmers bring their cows down from the summer pastures. Think Deming Log Show in terms of the folks present. We entered in to the grounds with hundreds of other people coming and going. In the main area there were about 30 vendors of food and trinkets surrounding many picnic tables. It seems that most people come to eat. To the back, towards the lake, were the cows. There was a milking competition and judging events.

We were taken to Kravji Bal by Maia, whose apartment we are renting here. She got us in for free! We met up with some of her friends for some homemade blueberry liquor...

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then strolled around looking for some cheese to buy...

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Traditional dancing...

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Boy dressed as a cow...

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Cutest old lady...

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Great day, great place to be. We will definitely be coming back to Bohinj!

2 comments:

Bec said...

Tommy, you NEED to get that cow costume for Halloween next year. It's PERFECT! I've never seen such pronounced udders.

Unknown said...

Morgan, that lady should be with that cute old guy we saw in Ireland!!