Well done Keith - I think you solved the mystery. Thanks

Catfish, perhaps?

https://finestayslovenia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/lake-bled-fishing-637x478.jpg

I’ve also seen them or ones similar used for drying corn.

We just passed through Skofja Loka on our way to Lake Bled also, but I was really attracted to it. If we ever make it back to Slovenia it’s a town I’d like to stay overnight in.

Thanks Lucy - hope all is well in Ames and that you're staying cool

They are a bit creepy, but no nightmares to date.

Thanks Suzanne! I'm pretty excited.

In retrospect, maybe so but still a hassle to have you lug it around. The one I need is available but hard to find as the Apple stores seem to stock the latest products, which now use magnetic connections to the hardware (instead of USB-C). More fodder for Apple-bashing.

Hope you find a suitable adaptor - one isn't nearly enough! I can't believe they are different in Dover than elsewhere in the UK. Maybe you can send me some pics of what works by WhatsApp - I'll be there in August and want to be prepared. Hope you have a great 3 months in the UK.

Eek! Any puppet-themed nightmares? Not to project my phobias onto you.

Random book recommendation since you posted this picture and dragons are the city symbol:
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

It’s really good. Nothing to do with cycling but an excellent read.

What?? At first it sounded like we should have kept your old charger around for you after all.

Amazing. It looks much like it did back in 1998, down to the paint scheme.

Sounds like you are off to a good start! It's going to be a wonderful trip!

Glad you made it! Try not to forget any more cords. We are in Dover now and when we got to our room we realized our Great Britain adaptors don’t work in this part of the UK but fortunately they had one we can use while we are here. Hopefully, we can find a place to buy one. Dover doesn’t have many stores. Have a great trip!