Picture perfect Plitvice

From Korcula we got the ferry to Split, and then split. Not much for us to see there and plenty yet to do in Croatia. We headed to Plitvice National park, a hidden rainforest paradise of aqua lakes and waterfalls. Arriving at he park entrance without any accommodation booked we’re unhappy to find no-one was waiting at the bus stop offering rooms for rent. So far throughout Croatia we had been fighting through throngs of old ladies offering us rooms just to get off the bus. Now, when we needed them the most they we’re nowhere to be found. We asked the lady selling entrance tickets to the national park and (of course) she knew someone with a spare apartment. 10 minutes later we were picked up and driven to another great apartment, all for ten Euro’s each a night. Later it emerged the apartment was owned by her father, who was a lovely host, but spoke no English. By hand signals we managed to arrange a time for a lift back to the park for the next day.








The day spent wandering around the national park was a truly great experience. Based around 4 lakes, separated by stunning waterfalls, the park never fails to captivate anyone who visits. We wandered around for the day, with the help of a few complimentary boats and buses. The waterfalls especially provided plenty of material for the 2 Digital SLR’s being carried by the group. Another night in the slightly Austrian apartment and we were on a bus again, headed back to the coast.