Category Archives: Croatia

Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls

Posted on October 13, 2015 by rubyroams

On my last day in Croatia, I ventured far from the Dalmatian Coast to the central mountains and Plitvice Lakes National Park. An area of stunning natural beauty, 16 lakes cascade in a natural descent through the mountains creating hundreds … Continue reading →

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A tale of two walled cities 

Posted on October 11, 2015 by rubyroams

As my visit to the Dalmatian Coast winds down it is fitting that some of my last memories will be of the walled cities of Splits and Trogir. We arrived in Splits mid-afternoon after sailing away from the enchanted bay … Continue reading →

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The Island Life

Posted on October 10, 2015 by rubyroams

A country of only 4 million people, many are fortunate to enjoy the stunning islands along the Dalmatian coast. And so am I for this charmed week that I am here. The names scroll in a never ending sequence of … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Hvar

Posted on October 8, 2015 by rubyroams
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All about boats

Posted on October 8, 2015 by rubyroams

Today was all about the Adriatic and island hopping with of course a strenuous hike in between. A short boat ride at sunrise brought us to the cobbled streets of Korcula to explore what many consider to be the fabled … Continue reading →

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A Hop, Skip and many Jumps

Posted on October 6, 2015 by rubyroams

The walk continued along the Peljesac Peninsula of Croatia with another personal best of 75+ floors and a new badge from Fitbit: 6 miles climbing steadily most of the way. And was it worth it! Views that surpassed the one … Continue reading →

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Food, Glorious food

Posted on October 5, 2015 by rubyroams

Today was a culinary adventure. Starting my walking tour of the Dalmatian Coast from the Konavle cliffs to the quaint village of Mocici, the 5 mile climb to a 300 foot elevation over the Adriatic was stepping back in time. … Continue reading →

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Ramparts of Dubrovnik

Posted on October 4, 2015 by rubyroams

The exploration of Dubrovnik continued on a sunny day though the forecast predicted rain. It turned out to be perfect for walking the old city walls. The task is challenging since the circumference is close to 1 1/2 miles and … Continue reading →

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Ancient Dubrovnik

Posted on October 3, 2015 by rubyroams

My brief stop in Munich flashed and disappeared before my eyes as I landed in Dubrovnik today and took up residence within the ancient walled city dating to the 7th – 13th centuries. Church bells clanged a welcome and continued … Continue reading →

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