Our recent trip to Croatia and Italy is about two weeks behind us now, and my internal clock has adjusted back to the time zone in which I live.
The flight back always seems easier, but recovery seems longer. For several days I woke in the middle of the night and had trouble going back to sleep, which is uncharacteristic of me, as I am blessed to be a good sleeper.
It was another great journey, and as usual, I give kudos to Wife for planning it all. We were in Croatia for ten days with our friends R and P. We rented a car in Dubrovnik, our first destination, and from there visited Korcula, Split, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Motovun, all in Croatia, before driving into Italy and dropping R and P in Venice.
Wife and I had been to Venice in 2019, and when we caught a glimpse of the Grand Canal, we could not resist a quick return visit to one of our favorite cities. We bummed a ride on R and P's water taxi to their hotel and enjoyed seeing some of the landmark sites we so enjoyed on our previous trip.
From there, Wife and I were on our own. We spent one night in Bologna, where we went on a walking food tour the next morning, before driving to our final destination, a charming bed and breakfast in little Tuscan Village, that was literally at the end of a dirt road. From there we took day trips to Sienna, Assisi and other places, and one day we went to an Italian cooking class, which was great fun.
Croatia was an incredibly interesting country. About two-thirds of the time, we were in coastal locations, and the hilltop/ocean vistas were breathtaking. Traveling inland to Plitvice National Park provided a contrast to that, and the gorgeous hilltop village of Motovun had a distinct Italian/Tuscan influence.
And speaking of Italy, Wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time there. I also give kudos to Wife, and our friend R, for driving in both countries. In Italy, the speed limit "laws" are more like suggestions. For me, it was plenty stressful just being a passenger. I had no intention of getting behind the wheel.
I am happy to share more details for those interested. (I don't delude myself into thinking you want a blow-by-blow, but if anyone is thinking of traveling to these places, I will be happy to share information. Send an email.)
A few pictures below:
 |
| The Adriatic from our hotel room in Dubrovnik |
 |
| Walking Dubrovnik's city walls |
 |
| Dubrovnik at night |
 |
| Seafood in Croatia was scrumptuous |
 |
| Beautiful Adriatic waters |
 |
| Plitvice Lakes National Park |
 |
Breathtaking dinner spot in Motovun
|
 |
| Sunrise in Tuscany |
 |
| View from our window at our Tuscan Bed and Breakfast |
 |
We made bread at our Italian cooking school. Heavenly.
|
4 comments:
Dubrovnik at night and Tuscany at sunrise were my favorite shots, but it looks like a wonderful vacation.
Lovely photos, Bob! It looks like a wonderful trip.
Sounds like a wonderful trip. Beautiful photos.
Sounds like a lot of fun, Bob. The scenic pictures are lovely - especially the views of water - and the one out of your Tuscany Bed and Breakfast. Getting the window in the picture makes that a really special shot.
Post a Comment