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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