This trip certainly exceeded our expectations. The lovely experience we had in historic Grant Fosters attending Holly and Robs wedding was very special to Rita and I. We had been to Venice before but very early in our relationship. This time it was just as magical as we walked the myriad of narrow, winding streets of this unique city that rises up out of the sea. And Croatia, what can we say about Croatia? We were definitely unsure of what we would be getting ourselves into prior to our arrival as this was a country, culture and language that we knew very little about. What a very pleasant surprise. The architectural splendor of the medieval towns, the spectacular natural beauty at Plitvice Lakes National Park, the city within a Roman Palace and the brilliant azure blue of the Adriatic Sea; all this in wonderful Croatia. The people were friendly, relaxed and most spoke English. The value for money in such things as accommodations, food, alcohol, attraction fees was also a very positive surprise for us. For me, the history of the place was the highlight as it seemed every major empire from the Romans through to the Austrians had a piece of Croatia throughout their reign and you saw the remnants of their rule in all the cities, towns and villages we visited.
The decision to visit Croatia happened last December when we were in Denmark watching a TV program that showcased Dubrovnik and Plitvice Lakes. But it was the total Croatian experience that made the trip so special for us. Rovinj, the small Isterian mountain towns, Hvar, Korcula and Split were all a joy to visit and were each special and unique in their own way. If you have not gone, do yourself a favor and add Croatia to your Bucket List.
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