(written by Dave) We like Zadar.  At the risk of once again sounding like tourist bureau employees for another country, we really like Zadar a lot.  As Nancy mentioned last night, there is a great mix of old and new.  Our guide book describes Zadar as an “underrated tourist destination”.  You can see how this … Continue reading We love Zadar

(written by Nancy) Well, condolences to Croatia for the loss last night to Spain, which puts them out of the Euro 2012 tournament.  A late goal by Spain in the 87th minute – we could hear the roars outside our apartment and soon after some red flares started going up in a little café/bar around … Continue reading Up the Croatian coast we go – Sibenik to Zadar (77/17,266ks, 390m)

(written by Dave) Folks outside Europe may not know it but the Euro 2012 football (soccer) tournament is on right now.  Croatia is one of the 16 teams to make the tournament and they are playing for their survival right now against world number one Spain.  This is the last game of the pool matches … Continue reading Euro 2012 fever from Split to Sibenik (97/17,189ks, 620m)

(written by Nancy) First thing, before I forget, I promised Dave that I would confirm in writing that he is my internet boy as he actually got the internet tethering on the iphone to work last night, despite an email from VIP customer service that said it couldn’t be used on a prepaid sim.  Hopefully … Continue reading Back to the mainland in Split (48/17,097k 675m)

(written by Dave) Today we rode the Peljesac Peninsula from Prapratno to Orebic, then took the ferry across to Korcula Island.  It was a pretty hard ride with lots of climbing and descending, and very little flat.  We were distracted for the first half of the ride by terrace upon terrace of grape vines.  The … Continue reading Prapratno to Korcula (68/17,044ks, 1,100m)

(written by Nancy) Sorry to say we had to leave our nice comfy apartment this morning – it didn't matter how long I stayed in bed, Dave kept saying ‘are you getting up, are you getting up?’ as he puttered around making as much noise as he could.  So, after a cup of espresso and … Continue reading Diversions out of Dubrovnik – Dubrovnik to Prapratno (66/16,976ks, 900m)

(written by Nancy) After a great breakfast of eggs on toast in our apartment we spent the morning wandering the walls of Dubrovnik’s old city.  The old city is surrounded by ancient city walls built between the 13th and the 16th centuries.  The walls are over 2km long and up to 25m high, with round … Continue reading On the walls in Dubrovnik

(written by Nancy) If anybody is looking for vacation ideas, Kotor would be a nice place to spend some time – there are lots of hikes to do in the area and it would be easy to spend hours just looking at the scenery and relaxing.  Based on the crowds that are already there in … Continue reading Into Croatia – Kotor Montenegro to Dubrovnik Croatia (76/16,910ks, 666m)