August 2, 2010
Well, we are here and while it is not what we had expected, we are going to make the most of our time here. Today we decided to just explore the nearby town of Trogir. We walked along the rocky beach from our apartment here in Okrug Gornji, stepping over sun-bathers, to the ferry dock and took a boat for the 15 minute trip to Trogir. It is a cute little town with a Roman fortress, lots of narrow alleys to explore, restaurants galore, and a wide palm-tree lined promenade all along the shoreline. Apparently this is a destination for celebrities who arrive on their large yachts. We had lunch in a little alley cafe and then headed back.
This afternoon we found out how to take a ferry to Split and drove across the island to find the dock. Driving across the island was very stressful for me and I wasn't even the driver! Narrow roads, no shoulders, motorcycles weaving in and out, cars squeezing by each other and pedestrians all over the road made me crazy. I thought after 36 years of marriage that I knew everything there was to know about Denis, but I learned today that he can be perfectly calm and rational in crazy situations. We plan to make the trip there again on Wednesday and spend the day in Split.
While we are not sure if this area was bombed during the civil war in the early 1990's, there certainly seems to be evidence of it. Most buildings seem to have new red tile roofs. There are lots of vacant lots with old foundations on them, and piles of rubble, now overgrown with weeds. Many of the local roads are a patchwork of rough concrete and asphalt--a real mess. What these people endured is unimaginable, especially for me when I think of my peaceful, tidy neighbourhood.
Tomorrow we are heading to Krk National Park where we can swim in the waterfalls. Should be fun.
Highlight of the day? Hearing Laura's voice on the phone. :)
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