VISIT THE MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN LAKE BLIDINJE WITH ME!

Nature Park Blidinje hides a gem of great beauty: magical lake Blidinje. In the presence of this lake, I found myself overwhelmed by a feeling of complete calmness, perhaps for the first time in many days. Enchanted by its beauty, I walked into the lake. While standing in the lake and gazing into the mountains in the distance, I had a feeling that the time itself halted and the great clock of life stood still. It was a kind of mythical experience, when you feel yourself both small and great before the immense and overwhelming natural beauty. 

I have always loved mountains, being surrounded by them my all life. Still, there is always something surreal about a mountain lake, a particular kind of beauty. A feeling of sacredness came over me. So many people regard mountains as sacred and I can understand why. Gazing at them while the wind played with my hair, and the sun stroked my skin, awoke a particular feeling inside if me, a state of tranquility, you might say. I believe this feeling, this unexpected gift of grace, is something we all carry in ourselves, a possibility and capacity for love, gratitude, happiness and freedom. Nature teaches us the lesson of love with its mere existence, speaking to us in the language of silence. In its sacred silence sometimes we find a potent message, a window that opens to the infinity of our soul. 

Parco Naturale Blidinje. Lago di Blidinje. Qui davanti un lago della montagna sento calma. Forse la prima volta in tanti giorni. Con le mie gambe in acqua calda, con sole che mi accarezza la pelle e il vento che gioca con i miei cappelli. Un'esperienza forse un po mitica, con le montagne che trasmettono un senso di pace nella mia alma. Le montagne sacre. Forse tutte le montagne sono sacre. Io le guardo da piccola, montagne diverse, potente e magiche. Mi sempre danno una emozione particolare, ma forse questa emozione è proprio una cosa che portiamo in noi stessi. Una possibilità di felicità, una capacità di amare, di sentire bene, di essere gratuiti. La natura la insegna senza parole, questa lezione d'amore, la insegna senza dire niente, con un silenzio che  è tanto bello quanto la piu bella poesia. In silenzio troviamo la poesia della natura. Davanti una natura così  bella possiamo sentire piccoli e grandi in stesso momento. Una magia della natura potente, una sensazione che insegna che  l’amore e la bellezza rimane con noi sempre, che è qualcosa che portiamo in dentro. 

Un momento particolare, semplice ma speciale, un regalo quando non lo aspetti. Uno stato di tranquillità e appagamento. Un momento per essere me stessa. Un secondo che è più  grande della un'ora, di tanto tempo perduto. Tranquillità. Pace. Tante sensazione in poco tempo. Un momento che sembra infinito. Questo piccolo grande amore. Tutto questo dentro di noi. Un universo infinito. 

Park prirode u kojem se nalazi jezero koje oduzima dar: Blidinjsko jezero. Stojim tu, izgubljena u trenutku, možda u čuđenju pred ljepotom ovog prizora, pred čudom planinskog jezera. Tu pronalazim mir, možda prvi put u toliko dana, mir praćen dubljim osjećajem u kojem možda ima pomalo i mistike. Čini mi se da sam u trenutku koji traje vječno. Stojeći u jezeru, vjetar mi mrsi kosu, a ja gledam planine. Cijeloga života gledam planine i nikada im se ne prestajem diviti. Stipe Božić govorio je o svetim planinama svijeta i doista možda su za neke od nas sve planine svete. U toj ljepoti nađoh , toliko puta, poeziju bez riječi, nimalo manje lijepu u svojoj tišini.

Sveta tišina koja nas uči da je taj osjećaj ipak nešto što nosimo u sebi. Mogućnost ljubavi, osjećaja sreće i slobode. To nas priroda uči bez riječi, tu lekciju ljubavi i ništa nam ne mora reći, prekrasna u svojoj tišini i veličini, poruka sama po sebi. U tišini pronađoh ljepotu prirode, u tišini je možemo osjetiti, u prostoru naše duše. Ponovo doživjeti taj trenutak koji činjaše se vječnošću, te male velike trenutke i male velike ljubavi u beskraju svemira koji je naša duša. 

Blidinje lake (Blidinjsko jezero) is the largest mountain lake in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located at an elevation of 1.885 meters (3.888 feet). This lake isn't very deep, its maximal dept is about 3 meters and its average dept is only 0.5 m. Its width and length are a bit over 2 km, but these two can vary depending on weather conditions. Blidinje lake is an immensely impressive sight. As I already mentioned, this was not my first time visiting. However, it was the first time I felt such a sensation of peace and a deep connection to this place. 

Il lago Blidinje (Blidinjsko jezero) è il lago di montagna più grande della Bosnia ed Erzegovina. Situato a un'altitudine di 1.885 metri (3.888 feet), questo lago non è molto profondo, la sua profondità massima è  circa 3 metri e la sua profondità media è 0,5 m. La sua larghezza e lunghezza sono circa 2 km, ma questi due fatti possono variare in rispetto delle condizioni meteorologiche. Il lago Blidinje è uno spettacolo davvero impressionante. Come ho già detto, questa non è stata la mia prima visita. Tuttavia, è stata la prima volta che ho sentito sensazione di pace e una profonda connessione con questo luogo.

Blidinjsko jezereo je najveće planinsko jezero u Bosni i Hercegovini, a nalazi se na nadmorskoj visini koja iznosi 1.888 metara. Ovo jezero nije veoma duboko, njegova maksimalna dubina je svega tri metra, a prosječna samo pola metra. Širina i dužina su oko dva kilometra, ali mogu varirati ovisno o vremenskim prilikama, tako da ne izgleda uvijek jednako. Kao što sam već spomenula, ovo nije moj prvi posjet. No, ovo je prvi put da sam osjetila takav osjećaj mira i povezanosti s ovim mjestom.

How do you like lake Blidinje? There is always something unique about a mountain lake, isn't there? I already took you to mountain lake Blidinje in my SIGHTS TO SEE, PLACES TO VISIT: BLIDINJE LAKE  feature, but today I took you there again. Visiting a mountain lake often feels like finding a rare gem. There is nothing quite like it. I was surprised to find the water quite warm. I know that the lake is quite shallow, but I wouldn't expect warmth on this altitude, not even in summer. It was a pleasant surprise for sure. I swear there was a moment, while I was standing in this unexpectedly warm lake, that seemed to linger indefinitely. The wind in my hair, the sun on my skin, the views before me- it all made me feel quite poetical and philosophical (hence the lengthily opening paragraph, written (not translated but written separately- not quite the same thing, takes up  much more time) in three languages. 


READ ABOUT MY PREVIOUS VISITS TO NATURE PARK BLIDINJE:
As I pointed out a minute earlier, I had visited this lake in the past. Moreover, nature park Blidinje as a whole is definitely worth a visit. I was there not to long ago and this post isn't the only one I prepared for you. However, until I published another travel post about the magnificent nature Park Blidinje, you're more than welcomed to have a look at my previous ones:


THE STORY OF AN OUTFIT
To be completely honest, I had thrown this maxi dress into the car with the sole purpose of taking photographs in it if the opportunity presents itself (and it did). I do like this dress but it is not the most sensible hiking outfit, is it? Our trip to the mountains was only a day long, we didn't stay the night in nature park Blidinje this time so I had no need for this dress (apart from the one I just admitted to). I will show you what I really wore for hiking the nature park Blidinje in my next post. Until then, here is a link to a post showing another way to style this dress (there are quite a few dresses in that post so you'll have to scroll to find it) and another link a post where I linked up the many ways to style these iconic Boromira sandals. That would be it as far as links as concerned. Now I leave you to enjoy the beauty of magnificent mountain lake Blidinje. 
A MAXI DRESS WITH TINY FLORAL PRINT AND FEATHER DETAILS: ZAFUL
SANDALS: BOROMINA HERE (not sponsored)
SCARF: SECOND HAND
As always, thank you for reading and visiting. Tell me what do you think about lake Blidinje. Would you like to pay it a visit? Have you ever visited a mountain lake? Have a lovely week ahead?

Comments

  1. Beautiful lake and nice outfit :)

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  2. This lake is my kind of place. I love going somewhere that you can put your feet in the water. Pure bliss! Being a mountain lake, the water must be so clean. The dress is so pretty.

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  3. Mamma mia quanto è bello questo lago, lo trovo davvero suggestivo, ti credo che ti rilassa! Tu bellissima come sempre!
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  4. Odličan post Ivana. Jezero je prelepo.:)
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  5. This place is beautiful, yes I would like to pay to be there. You are lucky growing surrounded by mountains dear. I have seen lake surrounded by mountains but not this one xx

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    1. yes, it is a funny thing. I lived in different cities in my life but always the ones with a mountain view.

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  6. such a beautiful place to visit ... you look beautiful


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  7. that is a lovely dress, even if you only wore it for photos! The lake looks so nice to visit and cool on a hot day! :)

    Hope that your week is off to a great start! :)


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  8. Beautiful person. Beautiful place.

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    1. thank you, that is so sweet of you to say.

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  9. Mountains really are magical! I live a (fairly) flat part of the US, so whenever I get to see mountains, I'm in awe!

    -Ashley
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  10. Che posto incantevole! Si percepiscono le sensazioni che hai descritto anche solo vedendo le foto!
    Anche io amo moltissimo stare in mezzo alla natura, e cerco di farlo il più possibile, quindi ti posso capire bene! :)
    Quanto al tuo outfit, quel maxi dress è delizioso e perfetto per le foto al lago, sei bellissima!
    Baci!
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  11. How beautiful the Nature Park Blidinje !!
    I imagine that contemplating this place should give an incredible feeling, is to stop the time...
    I really want to know a place like this, with mountains.
    I loved the pictures! :)

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  12. Aside from bering very beautiful, lake Blidinje certainly looks like it is very serene even in photos so it makes sense that you had a feeling of complete calmness while there. Nature can be really wonderful in the way it can evoke certain feelings and emotions in us just by being in the midst of it.

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    1. thank you Rowena. Nature can be such a great source of inspiration!

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  13. Thank you for sharing these stunning photos of Lake Blidinje. What a wonderfully serene place. I can almost reach out and feel its tranquility. Your maxi dress really suits this magnificent setting too! xxx

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  14. What gorgeous photos - it's six weeks until I'm going to see beaches and mountains and you've got me all excited!
    Your dress is perfect for a day of summery sightseeing, so pretty and flattering! xxx

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    1. I'm happy to hear that. Enjoy your upcoming vacation.

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  15. Nisam bila na Blidinje, ali sam oduševljena, pogotovo taj osjećaj mira koji si opisala. Volim prirodu i definitivno mislim da bih se lijepo provela tamo. Odličan post.<3

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  16. hello Ivana
    I understand when you say that visiting the mountain lake is a philosophical experience. It was the same as I felt when I visited my green lagoon, it's magical !!!
    As for your dress, it suits you well with the nature around you !!

    xoxo

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    1. I'm sure your green lagoon is just as magical.

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  17. Nature really has a way to make us feel like a whole new person, doesn't it, Ivana?
    Your wording shows such creativity, almost like you were writing a poem.
    And while the dress may not be functional for hiking, it is a wonderful look for the edge of the water!!
    XOXO
    Jodie

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    1. yes, it has a way of making us feel exactly like that.

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  18. Hi Ivana,
    It's always great to visit these beautiful places and get to know Bosnia and Herzegovina with you.
    Wonderful maxi dress.
    kisses
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  19. Thanks a lot :D

    super interesting post.
    you look great

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  20. It's so beautiful there. And I am in love with your sunglasses!

    Marie
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  21. This place is extremely gorgeous and you look absolutely beautiful in this dress dear!

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  22. Lovely post dear! You look super cute :) xx

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  23. Yes there is something about being out in nature or being out in the elements that refreshes the spirit. My step family was visiting from Paris last week and we went to the beach a few times and stayed until it got dark and many people left the beach and it was so magical.

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  24. Oh that lake looks GLORIOUS! I would adore visiting there. You look so serene and content there and I am not surprised. I DO love a lake. It's lovely to hear that the water was pleasantly heated despite being in the mountains- the rivers in the mountains I paddled in in Greece were SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo cold! Your outfit is beautiful. I love the dress. I wore a silly outfit for walking today- a stripy sun dress and it started raining and we all got soaked- none of us brought coats though I at least had an umbrella!
    I love that your language skills mean you wrote those opening passages without translating! Amazing!

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  25. Unas fotos estupendas! Se te ve preciosa! Me encantaria verte pronto por mi blog! Buen día! ♡♡

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  26. Your outfit is great and the lake is beautiful Ivana.


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  27. Dear Ivana, you had indeed a magic experience and I can understand why you like this lake so much! How good you took this very beautiful dress with you as the pictures are perfect you took at this impressing and touching location. You look adorable in this dress!
    Now I'm looking forward to your hiking look as I for sure also understand that this dress is not really convenient for hiking!
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  28. Love a little lake time! So pretty, babe!

    -Ashley
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  29. Dearest Ivana,
    what a beautiful place! And wonderful photos of you in and besides the lake! I also experienced the silence and overwhelming feeling that you described (many years ago - while skiing on a foggy day! There were hardly any people on the mountain and the silence was huge and breathtaking.) I can well understand how wonderful this feeling was for you.
    Thank you very much for your nice, interesting comment on my mammography theme - you are very right, medical professionals can be pushy sometimes ...
    Hugs and happy summer-days!
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    1. thank you, yes the feeling of peace one can get in a mountain or in nature in general can be overwhelming but wonderful.

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  30. Thanks a lot :D

    you look great my dear :D

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  31. What a wonderful place! :)
    I love this pics and of course your stunning maxi dress!
    Have a nice day!

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  32. So beautiful my dear ♥

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  33. Lugar lindo!!!

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  34. It truly does look like a stunning place to visit! I can see why you liked it so much.

    I've only visited a few mountain lakes in my lifetime, but they were all incredible unforgettable experiences.

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  35. What a beautiful mountain lake!
    You look so relaxing and I also feel calm from your post...
    Your floral dress is so lovely in that scenery!
    I would love to visit there someday <3

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  36. This is nice. This is very nice, great share.

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  37. Prvi put čujem za ovo jezero i jako volim što u svakom tvom postu pronađem novo mjesto koje bih voljela posjetiti. Kao i ti divim se planinama, oduvijek su me fascinirale. Ja obožavam vodu, rijeke, jezera ili more svako od njih ima svoje čari i drago mi je pročitati da si uživala u posjeti i osjetila nevjerojatan mir i povezanost s tim mjestom. Kao i uvijek fotografije su ti predivne.

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    1. hvala ti, ovo jezero je stvarno nesto posebno.

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  38. What a wonderful place! I live in a city surrounded by mountains and their sight always calms me.

    Lindifique

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  39. Io amo infinitamente questi posti tu sei bellissima

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  40. What a gorgeous lake. I love your opening paragraph. Reading it (the English version) made me feel peaceful and it painted a smile on my face. As for your outfit, I adore that midi dress! It has a stunning neckline - Was it a wrap style? I can't quite see the details. I love those cut-out shoes. It brings an edgy toughness to the dress. Your hair looks so healthy and shiny! You must tell us your secret. I'm growing my hair out at the moment and can't wait to have it long again. Thank you for showing me the majestic beauty of the mountain lake in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Nature is always a gift to us, isn't it? :)

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    1. yes, nature is a great gift. My hair secrets are simple: I don't shampoo my hair too often, I use olive and coconut oil instead of a balm and I brush my hair often.

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    2. and to answer your question. The maxi dress is not a wrap one, but it has a bit opening at the front and I wore it belted, that is why it might look like it is a wrap dress.

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  41. I can totally understand where you're coming from when you say that mountains have a particularly special beauty about them; and especially the feeling you get when you climb higher and higher! Lovely, feel good blog post Ivana :)

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  42. Wow! Everything looks so beautiful! Great place! And I was very interested to know about this Park in Bosnia and Herzegovina. One day I wanted to visit this country when I was vacationing in neighboring Montenegro, but decided to go to it another time

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    1. Thank you so much! You definitely should visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, it's a beautiful country and as far as I know citizens of Russia don't need a visa to visit.

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  43. Definitely a beautiful gem. I love mountains and a lake in one.
    Have a great day!

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  44. Thanks a lot :D

    amazing, my friend. thanks for sharing

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  45. Sembra così rilassante questo posto e le foto sono bellissime... mi piace anche il tuo maxi dress!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  46. Such refreshing pictures.Summer is here. And outdoor living is bound to happen. So, why not make soak in some sun and enjoy the great outdoors.
    Helene Goldnadel

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  47. Lovely outfit and photos <3 Regards:**

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  48. That lake looks beautiful and I love how you described being there! I always find lakes to be the perfect spot to relax. The mountains surrounding it make it even better. And I really love your maxi dress!

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  49. Beautiful lake and a beautiful woman! ;-) You look georgeous in that dress :-)
    Love, Nadine

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  50. Such a beautiful natural place, and what a cute dress! The pictures turned out so gorgeous!


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