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Sunday, June 17, 2012

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

For our trip to Croatia, there were two places that we knew we had to see: Dubrovnik, the fortified city on the Adriatic, and Plitvice Lakes National Park.  The issue that arose in planning the vacation out was that the two highlights were about 300 miles apart.  We decided to fly into Dubrovnik, spend a few days there, and then take a couple buses up the coast to the city of Zadar.  We spent the night in Zadar and then took a bus the remaining two and a half hours to Plitvice Jezera.  After more than a day of cramped bus rides, we finally arrived and determined that the whirlwind travels were worth it.
We had two days to explore the 16 pristine lakes and the myriad waterfalls that connect them.  The beauty we encountered was staggering.
Fishing is not permitted, and schools of tame fish congregate near the shore.
We trekked around the park, seeing as much as possible.  Around every turn there seemed to be an even more stunning scene.
The largest waterfall, with a rainbow at its base.
Everywhere, there was a continuous rush of water over moss, around trees, and off of cliffs.
Croatia normally doesn't enter people's conversations when they speak of touring Europe.  Hopefully, after you've seen our trip to Dubrovnik and Plitvice, you'll be willing to vouch for the the beauty of the Adriatic's east coast.

2 comments:

  1. Wow! I never would thought Croatia was so beautiful. Those waterfalls are fantastic. I guess I will have to put this park on my bucket list. I have been browsing your blog and really love all your places and all your pictures. Wanda

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  2. We were surprised too about Croatia's beauty. Emily said the Croatia trip was her favorite thus far, so I'd definitely make room on my bucket list if I were you.

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