Episode 143: 🇸🇮 SRT23 - Hiša Franko, Postojna, Podcasts and R
Aug 18, 2023
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Conor Hoekstra and Bryce Adelstein Lelbach discuss their experiences in Slovenia, including visits to Hiša Franko, the Idrija Mercury Mines, and the Postojna Caves. They also chat about podcasts and the R programming language, touching on topics like speed cameras, a donut filled with goat cream cheese, and their thoughts on R's user experience.
Hisa Franko offers a 17-course tasting menu with mixed feelings about the abundance of cheese in the dishes.
The hosts have contrasting views on the underground tour of Idria Mercury Mines and praise the natural beauty and scale of the Postojna Caves.
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Summary of Podcast Episode
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss their road trip through Slovenia. They review a two Michelin Star restaurant called Hisa Franco, where they had a 17-course tasting menu. They share their mixed feelings about the dining experience, particularly the abundance of cheese in the dishes. They also talk about their visit to the Idria Mercury Mines, expressing different opinions on the underground tour. The hosts then discuss their visit to the Postojna Caves, praising the beauty and impressive scale of the caves. They share their thoughts on programming languages, including R and Haskell, and mention the Software Unscripted podcast hosted by Richard Feldman. The episode concludes with highlights of the breakfast at their hotel and their drive to the coastal city of Piran.
Highlights of the Dining Experience at Hisa Franco
The hosts recount their visit to Hisa Franco, a two Michelin Star restaurant in rural Slovenia. They provide an overview of the 17-course tasting menu and share their thoughts on the various dishes. They mention the mixed feelings about the dining experience, particularly regarding the abundance of cheese in several courses. They highlight their favorite dishes from the tasting menu, including sea salt tacos and a brown butter-infused trout.
Impressions of the Idria Mercury Mines and Postojna Caves
The hosts discuss their visit to the Idria Mercury Mines and offer contrasting views on the underground tour. They mention the historical significance of the mines and the experience of being underground for an extended period. They then move on to their visit to the Postojna Caves, praising the natural beauty and scale of the caves. They share their positive impressions of the guided tour and the unique experience of riding a little train underground.
Programming Languages and Podcast Recommendations
The hosts briefly touch on programming languages, mentioning their experiences with R and Haskell. They discuss the syntax and usability of R, with one host expressing dissatisfaction with certain aspects. They also mention the Podcast 'Software Unscripted' hosted by Richard Feldman, which explores topics related to software development. They acknowledge the importance of finding podcast recommendations that align with one's interests and professional background.
In this episode, Conor and Bryce record live from Slovenia while driving and recap Hiša Franko, the Idrija Mercury Mines and the Postojna Caves as well as chat about some podcasts and the R programming language.
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