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It was a hot summer day. The smell of smoke was heavy in the air, irritating my throat and bringing tears to my eyes.
On Saturday afternoon, my son-in-law Leonardo and I drove from Istria in Croatia to Nova Gorica. It was a rough day and it was raining.
On the slopes of Pohorje is an idyllic village called Modrič. It is a village dotted with fields and meadows that spread across the undulating hilly landscape.
When Darinka started volunteering at the nursing home, her greatest joy were the residents, who were over 90 years old.
I live in a small Slovenian town with the Bistrica stream running through it. A pensioner, Joško Smrdelj, lives near it. He is my brother.
Children learn at school, but not only that. They also gain breadth, learn to live together, make friends and learn many other skills.
Black and grey clouds crept over the hills and mountains, small drops of rain started to fall under the roof as we stood in the courtyard looking up at the sky.
It was a sunny and cool day - ideal for killing germs after illness. My legs were heavy as lead and, although I am known for my tireless energy, I was panting on the flat today.
Kočevje is home to many outstanding Slovenian musicians, who organise numerous events and concerts throughout the year to suit all musical tastes.
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