28 July 2007
Croatia
Our friends Bob and Barb came to visit and we took a trip to Croatia. We flew from Dublin to Budapest, Hungary and then onto Split, Croatia. The first 3 days we stayed in a small town called Trogir. We then chartered a sailboat and sailed for 7 days in the Kornati National Park. There are over 1185 islands off the coast of Croatia, about 50 of which are inhabited. There is 5,835 km (3,625 miles) of coastline; 4,058 (2,522 miles) of which is on islands. We found the Croatian people very friendly and welcoming to tourists. The Croatians are working hard to rebuild their country after declaring their independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 and then ending the war with Serbia in 1995.
27 July 2007
Trogir
Trogir was founded by Greek settlers in the 3rd century BC on an island separated from the mainland by a narrow channel and connected by small bridges. It is a fascinating little town with narrow streets and cobbled lanes. There are little shops, cafes, and homes all along the lanes. In the courtyards there are churches, palaces and cathedrals.
26 July 2007
25 July 2007
24 July 2007
Day tour of Sibenik & Krka Falls
We took a bus tour from Trogir up the coast to the town of Sibenik and the 15th century Cathedral of St. James. We continued up to the River Krka and boarded a boat to take us into Krka National Park. We walked through the park to the Krka Falls and then took the bus back into Trogir. Absolutely gorgeous scenery!!
23 July 2007
22 July 2007
21 July 2007
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