Croatia ~Another World All Together
Our small plane brought
us into Split from Munich, arriving a little after noon Croatian time. The
flight was nothing less than astounding as we flew over the snow- covered Alps
and directly over Venice. Split welcomed us with a cool, mostly cloudy day.
As we deplaned, all
passengers were asked to step aside, as a dignitary of the Catholic church was
receiving VIP treatment. Five priests were standing outside waiting to
greet him. Not sure who he was but we were impressed with the welcome he
was given.
Our room at the Le
Meridian is beautiful overlooking the Adriatic Sea. When the rain started, the
balcony made for a nice place to relax for the evening. The water was
glistening from the sun peaking in and out of the clouds, and majestic yachts
lined the harbor.
Split is
known for its beaches and the fortress-like complex in the center of town. The Diocletian’s
Palace was built by the Romans in the 14th century.
The palace
was undergoing construction, so we were not able to see certain parts
of it. We did see the beautiful cathedral church, the gorgeous gold and white
stone altar, and the crypt. but the bell
tower was under construction and closed.
We took the bus to the
small town and port of Omis, approximately 25 km. from Split. Its location is
where the Cetina River meets the Adriatic Sea.
It's exhilarating to
once again be in another country and this time to the sound of Croatian voices.
I’ll post some of the beauty that engulfed us today.
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