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Croatia - Day 9 - 10

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How is it possible for the Adriatic Sea to remain so clear, so blue?  Dotted with hundreds of islands. Many home to humble fishermen and an occasional artist looking for solitude.  Can't I live on just one, please?

 

Split

Most retirees downsize their homes as their children leave the nest or they simply don’t want to care for a large place (especially when they are busy enjoying Rick Steve tours abroad).  Nix that thought for the retirement palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the city of Split.  His “place” now practically houses a small city.  So much of the walls and rooms are still intact, it is mind-bending to realize it is thousands of years old. 

 

We saw much here, but this is what stands out for our visit; (1) coming across the klapa group singing in the palace’s entry vestibule (it brought tears to my eyes to hear their rich male voices singing a cappella), (2) an evening on “The Riva” seaside walk (so much going on with outdoor plays, musicians, and locals strutting their stuff), and (3) learning the story of the people, the history, and palace told by our most excellent guide.

Hvar


Hvar is the vacation place for our tour guide, Tina, and her family.  She calls it her “happy place” and understandably so.  Catching a large ferry from Split, we head off for one of hundreds of islands in the Adriatic, in this case, the island of Hvar.  (Don’t pronounce the “H”.  It is easier just to say “Var” since the H is pretty much silent.)  Luxurious yachts and small fishing boats are moored in front of the many drinking and eating establishments.  We, of course, found that perfect little café to have a drink (well, two) to watch the big and small boats sail in and out of the little harbor.  Doing a short walk-about, we found an easily accessible pebbled beach to walk into the water.  This water is unimaginably clear.  I am standing in water halfway up my legs in the photo.  It doesn’t look like I am in water at all!
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Korcula


Everyone should know, and I believe everyone is informed that a Rick Steves’ tour is very active.  Can actually be quite strenuous on some days.  On one of those active days, my poor traveling partner tore a knee muscle on our day on the island of Korcula.  Why I mention this, is the way our travel guide was able to save the day and the rest of our trip.  She was able to brace the knee and give instructions on daily care until we returned home.  We were able to enjoy this beautiful island of Korcula (by the way it is all about the view especially from our lodgings) and an evening boat ride through the islands without a hitch.
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