Ptuj, Slovenia Kurentovanje

 It was perfect weather for a street party, one with hundreds of costumed dancers and thousands of spectators. Tradition holds that women tie scarves or ribbons onto the staffs, and are spun around in a dance in return. I felt a bit dizzy by the end.

 It was all terrific fun, and I’m grateful to Ursula Kordiš of Wanderlux Journeys for taking me there as a post-script to days of exploring the Slovenian Alps in winter.

Ann Abel (to be continued)