Back on the Hog

The only phrase we have learned in Croatian is "I get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog." At $12 per gallon its a good thing. We rented Croatian Mopeds (distinct from regular mopeds in that they are in Croatia) and drove across Hvar. The scenery was spectacular as most of the island is untouched and covered with lavendar and vistas of distant islands. A highlight was watching Stephen Houghton hold up a line of 6 cars including a bus because his underpowered moped couldn't make it up the hill at the prescribed speed limit. We found our way to the tiny town of Stari Grad and were rewarded with fresh homeade Gelato which was simply the best we have ever tasted.

Hip Hip Hooray for Havar!

Havar, literally, was like paradise! We visited the larger city of Havar and also the smaller city of Starigrad during our 3 days on this tiny little island. Our little hotel was just perfect with air-con and nice full-sized beds that were like a dream come true! We were so excited!

The country side of Havar is just beautiful. It is a small, hilly island with tons of rocky beaches along its tiny islands. It feels like an old movie when you walk through the streets discovering little houses and gelato stores. I swear, this place needs to be discovered, but secretly, I wish it would stay our little secret. :)

Splitting across Split, Croatia!

So, I will say, Croatia is absolutely one of the most beautiful places in the entire world! It is just amazing - and I can not believe it hasn't been discovered by tourists across the world! We arrived in Split via plane and went right into the winding little streets on the cusp of the Adriatic Sea. We spent 1 day in split before we left for the island of Havar.

In Split, we discrovered the WoNdErOuS gelato and pastries of Croatia that made us crazy! Amanda and "little flipper" are fans of gelato and the guys are LOVING the pastries. We wondered around the Diacletian palace and visited the market place to buy lunch for our ferry over to Havar. It was so good just to eat ripe fruit with so much flavor. I mean, I thought I had it good in California with good fruit!

Off to Havar with more fun adventures!