CROATIA, Split, (My # 1 Reason for traveling)

October 23, 2014

My favorite reason for traveling is that it makes me feel like a "kid on Christmas morning " EVERY time I visit a new destination and some old ones. That feeling of the unknown and opportunity of adventure overwhelms me and I am always walking around smiling as if I know something that no one else knows. Lol Also, while  visiting "old towns" in Europe I hear Andrea Bocelli singing in my head. Don't know why. Love his music and guess the architecture seems Italian. Lol Only my 3 grandkids, Kade, Madison and Lily have that power to make me feel the same way. 

CROATIA, Split

October 22, 2014

Flew into Split from Belgrade on cheap flight as I seem to be getting a little lazier as my journey begins winding down. ( 3 weeks left) Croatia is to be the "vacation" part of my journey which I always try to include on every trip. I have been to Dubrovnik before but my first time here. I am staying in Split 5 nights and Hvar Town for 4 nights then to Zagreb for one night. The city is beautiful and combined with all the sailboats on the Adriatic Sea it is that much more picturesque. Hiked to the park which overlooks the city and got a "birdseye" view of the city and harbor. Breathtaking is best word to describe. Weather has been amazing.

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SERBIA, Belgrade

'October 20, 2014

Staying at Madness Hostel near Republic Square, the center of everything. So far only person staying at the hostel. Lots of pedestrian sidewalk cafes and shopping and they are very proud of their nightlife.

I did the FREE (tips appreciated) guided walking tour around Belgrade which lasted 3 hours. I, personally, am not a guided tour kinda person where they overload you with 1500 years of the cities history but some are.  The tour started off somewhat unusual as we were all given a shot of RAKIA, the local plum liquer, that can be lethal. Nothing like a shot at 11 am. The walk was really nice and enjoyed the Belgrade Fortress overlooking the Danube River. 3 nights in Belgrade and then flying to Split, Croatia for hopefully fun n sun.

Next day I enjoyed my favorite day of each place I visit. It usually involves walking around, obseving and watching everyday life of the country I am visiting. Revisited the Belgrade Fortress and had so much better time than on the tour. Saw more and had a chance to explore. The Fortress has the Sava River and Danube River on two sides. The rivers converge at one point.