Romantic Rovinj
September 30, 2007
Beautiful, ancient, atmospherically decaying Rovinj won our hearts
with
all her Venetian charms. We couldn’t leave Croatia,
without seeing the
Istria
Mozart's Film Debut 日本の映画スター Maako 運行 Japan 日本
September 27, 2007
Mozart was jumping for joy, waving and calling out, as her eagle
eyes
spotted her “friends” from the Japanese film crew as our
water taxi
approached Rovinj.
Japan Star-Moreska-Korcula 日本の映画スター Maako 運行 Japan 日本 最高のテレビ番組
September 25, 2007
You just never know who you will meet on the road! People add
to the
joy of travel and Mozart is instrumental in our meeting
interesting
folks on our journey.
Peaceful, Pretty Plitvice Park
September 25, 2007
The sixteen, (often vivid turquoise) lakes, cascading waterfalls,
pristine forests, caves and canyons, make Plitvicka National Park
one
of the prettiest areas we have visited and well deserving of
its UNESCO
billing.
Ferry To Hvar
September 24, 2007
I have heard Hvar Town called “Venice without the crowds” and
there
certainly is a strong Venetian influence, but we did not
find that take
accurate. We debated for a while whether
Trogir
September 23, 2007
Yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest cities
of
the Mediterranean,Trogir is a charming Dalmatian Coastal town
with a
rich, four thousand year old history.
Split & Diocletian's Palace
September 23, 2007
Roman emperor Diocletian, who was an Illyrian by birth, probably
born
in nearby Salona, built his luxurious retirement palace
and mausoleum
here from 293 to 305 AD,
Dalmatia Coast Birthday
September 22, 2007
The coast from Dubrovnik to Split is extraordinary with some
similarities to our beloved Big Sur near our home in California.
We
were so pleased to see that this gorgeous, pristine beauty
Bye Bye Dubrovnik!
September 21, 2007
Suddenly it feels like fall and I love the off season and the cooler
weather. I doubt if this cool front is going to stay but I am enjoying
it while it is here. After continuous hot and sunny days since May,
Kotor Riviera
September 20, 2007
Kotor, Montenegro is twenty centuries old, a Unesco World Heritage
Site
and quite a fascinating place. The Kotor Riviera is the deepest
fiord
in the Mediterranean and many say the most beautiful.