This story is a thrilling two-parter starring: a confused tourist (me), some semi-cooperative kids, and a stubborn car with a flair for drama.
Part 1: The Alpine Coaster That Almost Wasn’t
So, Day 1—we set out for the legendary Kotor cable cars. Spirits were high, snacks were packed, and I was determined not to stall the car. Naturally, I stalled it. Twice. In front of a very judgmental-looking local who locked eyes with me like, “Is this your first time driving… ever?”
Anyway, we finally arrived and—plot twist—electrical issues had shut down the cable cars. Nothing screams “mountain adventure” like flickering wires and grumpy tourists.
A lesser person would be disappointed. Me? I saw an opportunity to bribe the kids with ice cream and drown my shame in lattes. Nothing says “vacation vibes” like a sweaty mum trying to relive the trauma of first gear failure.
A Few Funny Moments Later…
Ding ding! Cable cars back online! We hop in like giddy tourists ready to ride into the clouds. And I mean literal clouds.
Snap, snap, snap—me pretending I’m a travel influencer, posting blurry grey mist to Instagram with captions like “#Nature #Blessed #WhereIsTheView”.
Suddenly—bam—we’re at the Alpine Coaster ready for the ride of a lifetime… inside a cloud.
Like full-on fog machine at a school disco vibes.
Insta360’s recording what can only be described as “exclusive footage of… nothing.”
Riveting.
Spielberg, eat your heart out.
It was like Mother Nature said, “Nah, not today.” Just white. Ethereal. Moody. Or, in my kid’s words: “What is This?!”
But hey, an experience is an experience, right?
Part 2: Revenge of the Road
Day 2. I wake up, bolt upright, and yell: “HUN! THE WEATHER’S NICE!” (You’d think I won the lottery.)
I throw on clothes, shout something motivational like “Today we conquer the Serpentine Road!” and rally the troops.
Now, if you haven’t heard of the Serpentine Road (full review of that terrifying drive here!), it’s a winding masterpiece of nausea and near-death experiences.
Beautiful, yes.
But also terrifying.
Somewhere between the 6th sharp turn and my 4th existential crisis, I questioned everything—including my life insurance policy.
“You sure about this, chief?” my hubby calmy whispered.
But we made it! Again.
Alpine Coaster, part two: The Redemption.
This time I was READY.
One kid under each arm (okay, fine, I only took one—I’m not a superhero), Insta360 charged, battery full, my optimism dangerously high.
And folks—this time, the skies were clear.
The view? Epic.
Majestic.
Like the opening shot of a National Geographic documentary.
Totally worth paying for the alpine coaster twice (though my wallet sobbed quietly).
Final Thoughts:
Would I do it again? Absolutely.
Did I scream internally while the cable car swung slightly in the wind? You bet.
But it was all worth it—for the pictures, the memories, and the opportunity to explain to my kids that yes, sometimes clouds are the main attraction.
Moral of the story? Always stall in style, never trust weather apps, and bring extra snacks for emotional support.
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