Dubrovnik, Croatia Initial Thoughts: My first impression of Dubrovnik was of pure white. I was amazed by the never ending white stone – the buildings, the columns, the cobblestones, the churches, the clock towers, the city walls. All radiant white under the blinding sun. The … [Read more...]
A City Where I Felt At Home: Zadar, Croatia
Zadar & Plitvice Lakes, Croatia Initial Thoughts: Our ferry sailed into Zadar just as the sun started to slowly creep up over the island-dotted waters. The sky was filled with every conceivable shade of red, orange, purple and blue. The quiet harbour was slowly coming to … [Read more...]
The Sweetness of Sharing in Split, Croatia
Using a rusty, dirt-caked knife, she sliced a perfectly ripe pear and passed me a piece dripping with juice. In the space of a split-second, I was caught between craving the connection and fearing the lack of sanitation. My desire to experience, to interact, to connect grew … [Read more...]