After exploring the coast of Croatia for well over a week, this tour moved inland to explore the Plitvice Lakes National Park – a magical place in the mountains.
The Plitvice Lakes is like a waterfall park – hundreds of them, large and small, weaving together a series of crystal blue lakes. The tourism is done quite well, with miles of wooden boardwalks & stairs, an efficient bus/tram situation, and a cool ferry boat set up that’s only slightly overwhelmed by the many tourists. I could’ve spent more time, hitting all the trails in a meandering forest bath, but we had promises to keep. Nonetheless, it was an enchanting place with photo opportunities everywhere, yet, as always, being there was the true gift. Let me try to give you a glimpse with these pix…
More Plitvice Lakes…
And more Plitvice Lakes, this batch including the boat ride between waterfall extravaganzas…
Yet more Plitvice Lakes…with snake & flowers…
After spending most of the day in this most wonderful way, we went to a small NGO (name?) that sold handicrafts, including the famous “willy warmer” made from scratchy wool. We were treated to folksy Croatian comdey routine done by a local lady, whilst we sampled rakije, meats & cheese, and too much bread. This batch ends with the very meaty dinner at our guesthouse in the hinterlands…
Rather than squeeze Zagreb in here (two one night stays), let’s give the Croatian capital its own post. See you there…