Thank you for sharing and caring, Slovenia

Quaint Ljubljana - bridges, houses, channel. Btw, the city moves in a lot more relaxed pace and people dress more casual-comfy. Walking in the city center definitely didnt feel like walking in a capitals center.

So SLOVEnia - Ljubljana and Ptuj. Came here to learn more about saving the world. The project I participated in (today was the last day) is called My life, My message and aimed to developing global citizenship* skills, competencies, as well as creating global educators. 

Overall I can say that it has been just magically wonderful to spend time with people who share the same hope of sustainable future for humankind and environment. Totally broad term, of course, but so true for me in this context. It has been especially fascinating to peak into fellow-participants ideas and lifestyles – which vary from vegetarianism, recycling, upcycling, reusing, avoiding plastic package, being active in society, minimizing water or electricity consumption to dumpster diving**.

* Global citizenship - In broad usage, the term global citizenship or world citizenship typically defines a person who places their identity with a "global community" above their identity as a citizen of a particular nation or place. The idea is that one’s identity transcends geography or political borders and that the planetary human community is interdependent and whole; humankind is essentially one. 

** Yep, dumpster diving! Participants Hannes and Kaloyan made a workshop, which took my team looking for food from dumpsters. And not only looking! Yoana was the brave lady to grab an apple (totally fresh looking btw) from the dumpster. And then it was washed, cut into pieces and offered for eating to all participants without telling where it came from. Most ate it with pleasure. However, after the apples origin was announced, somewhat controversial discussion opened. But what we didnt know at that time, was that the dumpster apple had been replaced with an apple from the restaurant. What a surprise it was! 
This exercise is definitely one to remember! It offered such a first hand perspective into homeless persons lifestyle and at the same time illustrated, how much of absolutely eatable, fresh food is being thrown away..

Going in! Yoana and eagerly-helping Hannes! :)

But what I have been enjoying THE MOST, has been connecting with some especially lovely, smart, strong, fun and in so many different ways inspiring people! Absolutely thankful for those moments!

Margarida, Kai, me, Yoana climbing to Ptuj castle.

Yoana, Jana, Margarida, Kai. 

Vegetarian cafe in Ljubljana looked and felt very much like our homey-unbelievably-hipster-Kalamaja!

 Slovenians got it all figured out!

Except for the creepy church doors perhaps! :D (Totally Necromongers style from the movie The Chronicles of Riddick!)

Cakes make me happy! Btw, blouse from second hand.

Kai, Jana (sweetest fellow travelers ever), Ülkü, Ünal, Berrin (among the most wonderful and inspiring Turkish friends I have made so far and a special thanks for being so patient helping me practice Turkish), Hannes (yep, we still got some topics to cover:),Nina (as lovely as one roommate can ever be!), Elina, Marta, Margarida, Carlos (so loved the spiderman move and keep up the good work in Portugal), Alexandra, Adrian, Yoana (keeping fingers crossed for the academy and also for the Impossible project!!), Kaloyan (your easygoingness is just amazing!), Diana, Andrea, Oana!

And a HUGE thanks to Branko, our nicest, friendliest, most fun Ljubljana host! :)

THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND CARING!