Croatia

Cruising on the Swallow

We did a weeklong cruise along the coast of Croatia in an 18 cabin yacht, the Swallow.

Sibenik

The starting and end point of our journey, about an hour’s drive from Split (second largest city in Croatia).

Walking From the Boat to the Beach

Hiking to St. John’s Fort (Tvrđava sv. Ivana) with David and Lei

Last Night in Town

Skradin

The gateway town to Krka National Park – beautiful forested and grassy waterfalls and watercourses.

Vis – Hike to Sveti Andrija Mountain House

A former military facility, now a mountain house and fire lookout, at the top of a hill overlooking the town. Sylvia suggested some post hike refreshment and we were happy to oblige.

Korcula – Hike to Kočje nature park

Beautiful hike into an almost magical world of rocks and trees…that was pretty difficult to navigate (hence the blue track that doesn’t quite conform to the alltrails route).

Dubrovnik

The most famous city in Croatia (sorry Zagreb) and also very well touristed.

Statuary and Stone Work

Alleys

People and Sights

Pomena and Mljet Park

Mljet Park has a couple of gorgeous lagoons that Tagrid, Ron, Dianne and I biked around…and a high point, Veliki Gradac, that I climbed.

Stari Grad on Hvar Island

Hike to Purkin Kuk

Purkin Kuk is a bronze age settlement, subsequently fortified by the Greeks, that overlooks the town of Stari Grad.

Lamps

The Town of Stari Grad

Peka Dinner

Almost all of us were able to eat a traditional Peka dinner just outside of Stari Grad.

On the Boat

Eating

There was a lot of eating.

Swim Stops

…and a lot of swim stops.

Around the Boat

People