We departed the U.S, traveled through Frankfurt Germany to Split, Croatia. We were picked up from the airport by Alicia and her father (Michael) and mother. (Nina) We then headed out of Split, to the Island of Čiovo (1 of over 1,000 islands)
The island of Čiovo is a historic town and harbour on the Adriatic coast. Trogir Croatia is the very small town located on the island, but one the the best places to visit. Croatia just opened up for tourist the week before we arrived. So as you view my pictures the alleys are empty and the tourist have not arrived yet. Almost everyone we ran into could speak English.
On the small Island of Čiovo you have narrow pathways between the historic buildings that lead you through the old town packed with stores and placed to eat or drink. Credit cards and local currencies are excepted.
Heritage Hotel Pasike, Croatia
We stayed in a very nice hotel that was family owned and ran by all members of the family.
Heritage Hotel Pasike, Croatia
Address: Hrvatskih Muchenika 24, Trogir, HR 21220
Phone: +385 21 885 185 https://hotelpasike.com/
Traveling is about getting out and seeing things. From Trogir the road trip headed south to the tallest mountain in Croatia.
Nature Park Biokovo
https://pp-biokovo.hr/en/20/home
Plitvice Lakes National Park Croatia
Nacionalni park “Plitvička jezera” (np-plitvicka-jezera.hr)
This is a beautiful park that includes about a 10k hike from the bottom to the top. Along the way you will see falls and lakes. There are signs at each level that tell you where you are, and the information about the falls. This is a great location not just to shoot some pictures, but to conduct a photoshoot.
You really need good connections to find gems like this out in the middle of nowhere. The Cetina River Spring Croatia is one of the springs that feed into the Cetina River. The water is deep, depth currently unknow but diver have gone to about 115M. This spring water is very cold and clear.
Croatia Cetina Spring
Peka Meal preparation
There is nothing better that the traditional Peka Meal. Most restaurants require a days notice with reservations. The meats and vegetables are placed in the pan and cooked under the bell. A good cook knows exactly how long you have to cook the food before opening the bell and turning the meat over. In this case about 42 minutes on each side. Once the bell is returned for the second half of the cooking time, new hot coals from wood are applied to the top and the sides of the bell.
Capitol of Croatia, Zegreb
Our trip was topped off with an evening in the Capital of Croatia, Zegreb. This is the largest city in Croatia located in the northwest of the country.
Friends out for a ride.
