I was surprised by how quickly winter descended upon our area as we entered the fourth week of lockdown. I’ve found it quite enchanting as I haven’t seen a hard frost like this for years. Even in the UK before we left for Spain, ‘cold and frosty mornings’ were a rarity. Here, the temperature doesn’t rise much above zero during the daytime, so it’s been cold and frosty all day long. With all the bright sun we’ve been having, this has been a sheer delight:






At the beginning of this week, the skies darkened and the temperatures fell, which could only mean one thing:

Perhaps you can see from these images how I was inspired to write about the Mythical Kingdom of Lockdownia. There may be more instalments in the following days and weeks…
Check out my Instagram for more images of Slovenia in wintertime, and stay tuned for more Postcards from Slovenia!
Ingrid
Just beautiful!
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Thanks Vinny – it is very beautiful here right now ❄️
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Here it’s just wet cold and bleak!
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So enchanting Ingrid and I do see how you got your inspiration for Lockdowia here. Great Pictures as always!!! ❤️🤗🤗🌷✨
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Thanks Cindy – pleased you enjoyed ❄️❤️🙏
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So much and you’re so welcome!❤️❤️❤️🤗
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Gorgeous photos. Just one of the many reasons that you won the Hobbo!
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🙏
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Gorgeous!
xoxoxoxo…
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Thank you Gabriela ❄️
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My pleasure. It’s so beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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Oooooh . . . . wow!
What a magical place. Thanks for sharing this along with your beautiful descriptions.
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You’re most welcome 🙏
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Very inspiring pictures! I can almost feel the cold! 😉❄️
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Thank you: it’s certainly chilly 🥶
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Nice place.. Great pictures..
https://swarnaz.com
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Ah, how lovely the frost is here! I always find the colder weather makes for marvelously clear water. :)
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Might look nice and wonderful
B’low zero all day?
Shit Ingrid, that’s bloody cold
What more can I say?
Shit Ingrid that’s bloody cold…..
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🥶
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Was worried my expletive
Shit, was too low grade
A bit too under-cultured
Had I too far strayed?
Smiling emoji reply said all sweet….
Phew!….
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Shit, Don – I like words, even the bad ones!
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You fudge dictator you……
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Skip’s wondering why I’m talking about expletives when there’s beautiful snow around. He’s got a point…….
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It’s bleedin mavellous…
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He’s just rolling his eyes and drinking his beer…..
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Very beautiful photos of your frosty landscape, Ingrid! The snow is beautiful! <3 Have a great week!
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Thank you, Cheryl. Have a lovely weekend 😊❤️
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Wonderful blues in those skies. (K)
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You’re photos are stunning Ingrid! You’re also making Slovenia creep up my bucket list!
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The frosted leaves look something out a movie… they make me think of Narnia for some reason…
-David
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Me too! I am writing a series called ‘Chronicles of Lockdownia’ inspired by the landscape and the current situation…
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