Piran is a historic town on Slovenia's Mediterranean coast, and is one of my favorite places from the trip. My sister, Wendy, and her husband, Tom, discovered the town on a previous trip, and we all gathered there for a few days. The town has a rich cultural heritage, with narrow streets and ancient, gorgeous architecture.
I spent a couple of days there--one night and morning visiting with family, and another couple of evenings on an assignment. The first morning, I woke up early and wandered the main square taking photos. The sun was coming up behind the town, and lit the clouds with an eerie blue light. The town at the hour had a quiet urgency, with a smattering of shopkeepers, fisherman, and commuters on the move in the dark, salty air.
The town is small, old, and the Mediterranean air is wonderful. I also really enjoyed Tom's observations. He loved to measure the town's rhythms and take in the ebb and flow of life from his seaside balcony. He knew which fisherman would go by at what time, when the kids would come out for swimming lessons, and when the markets would open and sell him some pastries. My sister Wendy also had her finger on the pulse of the town, and she found two stray cats that she would feed every morning.
Deadlines beckon, so these images will have to suffice today!
