While in Dubrovnik, I took a boat to Lokrum island, a nature reserve with a medieval monastery, interesting gardens, and lotsa peacocks. The botanic gardens had a strange citrus tree with velvety-skinned fruits that had a wondrous floral scent, which, to me, smelled better than perfume.… Read More »
Tag: Croatia
Photo Highlights: Dubrovnik, Croatia 2012
We took the scenic, winding coastal road from Trogir to Dubrovnik. The mountains and clouds looked so close, the sky and sea so blue, and the water rippled on and on. It was a gorgeous drive–let down only by Garmin. When we approached Dubrovnik from the highway, we had a hard time figuring out how to get into the city. Because Garmin kept asking us to turn into roads that didn’t exist. Worst, to turn into a mountain!… Read More »
Photo Highlights: Trogir, Croatia 2012
Croatia is a very hilly country, which made driving into Trogir incredibly scenic, breathtaking, and exciting. My only regret is–because I was the one driving–I couldn’t take pictures! Maybe I should have gotten my sis to drive. I loved the main island so much, and the old town with its cobbled streets and small shops. They had such nice silver jewelry. And amber.… Read More »
Photo Highlights: Plitvice, Croatia 2012
After an overnight stay at a wonderful B&B nearby, it was time to walk through the Plitvice National Park. I’d have loved to explore all the trails, but only had around six hours because we had to drive off for Trogir.… Read More »
Photo Highlights: Drive to Plitvice & Rastoke, Croatia 2012
Near the Plitvice lakes is a lovely village called Rastoke, which is every bit worth seeing for its many waterfalls. Other than waterfalls, the Plitvice area is famous for its roasted pig and lamb, so of course I had to stop by at a roadside restaurant for lunch.… Read More »
Photo Highlights: Sibenik, Croatia 2012
After renting a car in Split, my sister and I took turns driving, and we stopped at Sibenik while en route to Plitvice. There is one main attraction in Sibenik: St. James Cathedral with its many faces carved on the outer walls. I like stone heads, for some reason.… Read More »
Photo Highlights: Split, Croatia 2012
After Florence, I took a ferry from Ancona over to Split in Croatia. I roamed about the old town and Diocletian’s palace. The Temple of Jupiter was a bit hard to find, maybe partly because it was closed when I got there (but there was a gap in the chained/locked door, so I managed to sneak my iPhone in to steal shots). Overall, I enjoyed Croatia more than Italy, partly because it was quieter.… Read More »