An evening meal and a bed will cost upwards of ATS 500. It has two drawbacks. This is because for the time being the Tolar is tied to the Deutschmark. To the south of Notranjska lies the Croatian border, whilst to the north is the province of Gorenjska and the Julian Alps. The tackle lists for some of the caves are also a little suspect.
Slovenian guidebooks are very elusive.
Several of the caves featured in the Bishop guide are within walking distance of the Speleocamp. The most fascinating feature of the Notranjska Karst is its hydrology. Much of the drainage is underground with rivers disappearing and reappearing. In winter, when water levels are high, the excess water percolates to the surface to create temporary lakes, the most famous example of which is Lake Cerknica, which can occupy 40 km 2 . In summer, these poljes are fertile oases for farmers.