Dalmatian Coast: Split

Split

Croatia

May 30 2015

 

I adopt three distinct strategies to avoid the teeming hordes streaming through the streets of the Old City of Split.

The first strategy is to avoid them altogether by wandering towards the port and then up the cobbled streets and stairways to the hills above the city.   Great scenery…well worth the climb....

Iceland: An Introduction to a Special Country

On the Road

Iceland

September 2, 2015

 

For my first travel letter written on my first day in iceland, I have posted photographs as an Introduction to this very special country.

The photos are of the unique Icelandic horses as well as typical scenery of mountains, lava fields. lakes and waterfalls.

One series of lakes is called Fishing Lakes.

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Zadar Region

Croatia

May 27, 2015

 

Plitvice Lakes lies midway between Zagreb and Zadar.

A pocket guide published by the Zagreb Tourist Board, Zagreb and Surroundings posts this description of the Park:

The Plitvice Lakes National Park, a magical world of lakes, forests, waterfalls, moss, water and sunlight is a true natural monument, a unique phenomenon under the protection of UNESCO.

My guidebook has more detail:

Sibenik: A Worthy Day Trip

Šibenik 

Dalmatia

Croatia

May 28, 2015

 

Hello,

Driving south, between Zadar and Split, I stop for a coffee in the small coastal city of Šibenik.

Despite the fact that Šibenik is not even mentioned in my guidebook, I decide to take a stroll.  No matter where, there is always something of interest to discover.

Šibenik will be no exception.

Dalmatian Coast: Zadar

Zadar

(pop 78,200)

Dalmatia

Republic of Croatia

May 28, 2015

 

Zadar attracts a vibrant mixture of local residents and international tourists. 

No cruise ship passengers here.  Just a lively assemblage of individual travelers, local teenagers, and moms and dads out with the kids on an ordinary yet sparkling Thursday afternoon. 

In the bright afternoon sun, everyone enjoys the sights and sounds of this historic city by the sea:

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