From our base at Split we were perfectly placed to visit some of the stunning natural scenery that Croatia has to offer. And where better to see some of the very best on offer than at some of the country’s national parks. First up was the three and a half hour trip to Plitvice Lakes, theContinue reading “Perfection at Plitvice National Park”
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Split sights and beachlife
After surviving the climb to the top of the bell tower, we headed out and about to grab a snapshot of the sights of Split. Artwork nestles against the ancient mellow stones while a shoal of rainbow fish wiggle tantalisingly for shoppers. Bouganvilla blazes on every house and hides even the most broken down ofContinue reading “Split sights and beachlife”
Head for heights in Split
Pretty Split is a maze of little back alleys, sun drenched courtyards and cosmopolitan feeling harbour front. Here’s Neil, making it all slightly less classy with his beer. . The city lives cheek by jowl with its history thanks to the main attraction the Diocletian Palace. The palace was built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at theContinue reading “Head for heights in Split”
800 miles of road
So leaving Dubrovnik behind for a few days, we embark on our epic journey across Croatia. Here’s a misty goodbye (for now) to the harbour and fort. As part of my impeccably planned manic route march across the country, the long suffering other half ends up driving over 800 miles in total. The next stepContinue reading “800 miles of road”
St John’s fortress and harbour
The old town of Dubrovnik is defended and encircled by formidable walls and incorporates the imposing St John’s fortress. The St. John Fortress, often called Mulo Tower, is a complex monumental building on the southeastern side of the old city port, controlling and protecting its entrance. The first fort was built in the mid 14thContinue reading “St John’s fortress and harbour”
Dubrovnik – pearl of the adriatic
For years I have dreamt of visiting Dubrovnik. Seduced by the iconic pictures of St John’s fortress imposingly towering over the Adriatic while a picture postcard beach shimmers in the foreground. Well now I’ve managed it! Having just spent an incredible but all to short week in Croatia,as usual making a mad dash around aContinue reading “Dubrovnik – pearl of the adriatic”