Plitvice Lakes
Croatia's magnificent Plitvice Lakes - a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979:
- 114 sq. mile national park
- 16 turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls and cascades
- bears, wolves, deer, boar, foxes
- more than 120 different species of birds, including hawks, wild ducks and herons
- 440' difference in elevation between upper and lower lakes
Vlatka reviews our hike before we enter the national park.
Lunch is at the local Borje Restaurant, where we enjoy traditional Croatian fare. We try another new beer, Velebitsko, made with the water from the Plitvice Lakes.
And just in case we didn't have enough to drink,
here is some plum brandy...
Nehaj Fortress in Senj, built by Croatian army general Ivan Lenkovic
(finished in 1558).
A panoramic photo of the Italian islands across from Nehaj Fortress and the Adriatic Sea.
We finally arrive in Opatija, a seaside resort town located in the Kvarner Gulf that separates Dalmatia from Istria, on a heart-shaped peninsula just south of Trieste, Italy. There are many lush, landscaped gardens, grand villas and wonderful fountains in this wonderful setting.
Our dinner is at the Bistro Yacht Club, where we enjoy delicious wines for about $1.23 per glass!
And finally, this is the view from my hotel room - who needs A/C when you can just open the window and enjoy the Gulf?
No comments:
Post a Comment