Leaving Ljubljana for the Croatian border

Carbo loaded and having avoided the major rain showers, I cycle toward the Italian border. I had wanted to visit Trieste in Italy, but change my mind last minute and simply skirt the Italian border and on towards Croatia: an impending storm plays a role in this decision. 

From Muggia (Slovenia) to Porec (Croatia), there is a famous cycleway. The Slovenian side has dedicated paths and even tunnels and is a great stretch of cycling infrastructure. Whereas the Croatian side consists of gravel trails and main roads. 

I reach the Mediterranean coast where the sun still shines, but the humidity is building to a crescendo. 

This evening's entertainment consists of cowering in a small tunnel waiting for the lightning display to abate. 

I make it in not Croatia and find space in a forest to set up my tent for the night. Bring wet and setting up camp during a rain shower is something that can only be described as uncomfortable.