We started in the south of Croatia in Dubrovnik. That's where a lot of Game of Thrones was filmed. And we ended in the Capital of Croatia, Zagreb!
First day all travel... Flew from Dallas to Frankfurt, to Munich to Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik was abolutely stunning! The islands, the coast line, the old town! Just wow! Our hotel was really close to the beach, so after our long walking tour of the town, we came back and hung out on the beach for the afternoon. The water was crystal clear. Beach was unexpected--pebbles!
Next we headed up the coast to the town of Split. I enjoyed it, but it was a bigger city and we didn't spend a lot of time there. It was so hot there too!
Driving up the coast, we stopped in an island town, Trogir. Really cute place, walked and had coffee and enjoyed just watching the sea.
Next up was the one place I really wanted to see! Plitvice Lakes! This place did not disappoint! Sixteen Lakes connected by waterfalls! With a cool boardwalk that you walk around and see everything. So many people though! But the beauty was just phenomenal! We stayed the night at a hotel in the park. It was an old hotel so no AC! ugh! All our hotels were gorgeous. This was the only one I wasn't too fond of.
Next day, we made a quick stop in the town of Opatija. Just enough to stretch our legs and have lunch. We lunched by the sea and the waves were just ripping!
Onward to Slovenia! We stayed the night in the the amazing town of Bled! Our hotel was right on the lake! This was an unexpected treasure! Such a fairy tale! Beautiful lake with a castle on one side and a little island in the middle with a church on it. We hiked, and went to the castle. Got to hoop on top to the castle! Then we went down the summer toboggan! Long lines but really fun! This was definitely one of the highlights!
Hated to leave this place, put then we went to the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana. Quaint little town on the rivers. Walked a lot and had some great lunch there too-Steak!! So good!
Last stop was the capital of Croatia-Zagreb. We enjoyed the cultural dance and dinner that we had here! Lots of good food and games! A full moon that night too! Walked a lot in Zagreb as well.
My favorites:
First of all, the tour. We did Gate1 Tours (for the 3rd time) and we just love them. They take care of you. You have free time, lots of optional tours, great accommodations, the tour guide is awesome, local guides at the towns. I just can't say enough good about them.
Another favorite, Bled, Slovenia! Loved loved loved that town. Oh, I forgot to mention the caves! We stopped at some caves in Slovenia and they were bigger than anything I've ever seen in the states! Way bigger than Carlsbad!!
The coffee. I just love European coffee. Maybe it's the atmosphere, maybe it's the cafes, maybe it's the little cups and saucers, i don't know but I really really love the coffee in Europe.
Such a wonderful trip. Enjoyed every minute of it. Can't wait for the next trip!!
What's your favorite memory from a vacation??
