Late in starting travels this year but plenty organised for rest of year.
Here we are again back on the beautiful Adriatic coast -- this time much further south in Dalmatia.The coastline is lovely with hundreds of islands :-
Its hot and sunny with temps around 30 C ( 86 F) but a gentle sea breeze to keep it pleasant.
Ken.
Here we are again back on the beautiful Adriatic coast -- this time much further south in Dalmatia.The coastline is lovely with hundreds of islands :-
Its hot and sunny with temps around 30 C ( 86 F) but a gentle sea breeze to keep it pleasant.
Ken.
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by Ken » 24 May 2009 04:38 pmAnd here we approach the pretty little island of Brac :-
The clarity & blueness of the water is breathtaking and there is an incredible variety (and abundance) of fish.
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The clarity & blueness of the water is breathtaking and there is an incredible variety (and abundance) of fish.
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by WillyLad » 25 May 2009 09:09 pmLovely pics again Ken ......... and looks like a lovely place. Keep them coming.
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by Ken » 27 May 2009 09:47 amFurther round the bay is one of the most beautiful mausoleums/cemeteries I`ve ever seen :-
Its right on the corner of the island looking over the Adriatic.
What a resting place !
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Its right on the corner of the island looking over the Adriatic.
What a resting place !
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by Ken » 27 May 2009 10:02 amBack to the mainland,this is the capital of Dalmatia ---- Split :-
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by Wiccan woman » 28 May 2009 08:14 amStunning Views Ken, you do take a lovely photo x
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by Ken » 28 May 2009 11:02 amCheers W.W. . The weather conditions & the colour of the water make it easy.
Split is built in, on & around the ruins of a huge palace built by the emperor Diocletian some 1700 years ago :-
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Split is built in, on & around the ruins of a huge palace built by the emperor Diocletian some 1700 years ago :-
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by Kattaddorra » 28 May 2009 04:39 pmGreat photos as always Ken ! I always enjoy 'sharing' your travels with you.
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by Ken » 29 May 2009 11:08 amThanks Katt. I enjoy sharing them.
There appears to be little or no planning regulations in Croatia.Nevertheless this has resulted in quite a quaint mix of old & new :-
At least it means that the general public get to enjoy the atmosphere of the old palace remains rather than a few priveleged.
Ken.
There appears to be little or no planning regulations in Croatia.Nevertheless this has resulted in quite a quaint mix of old & new :-
At least it means that the general public get to enjoy the atmosphere of the old palace remains rather than a few priveleged.
Ken.
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by DoctorBeaker » 29 May 2009 06:19 pmIt's been so hot today, I badly want to be in that lovely blue sea! Gorgeous photos Ken, thanks for sharing. 
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by Ken » 30 May 2009 10:03 amYes D.B. Swimming in the Adriatic is great.Water temp is 22 C and the quantities and variety of fish is fantastic :-
I dont know if you`re old enough to remember Jacques Cousteau but he used to reckon that the Adriatic was one of the best sea-beds in the world for under water filmimg.
I only wish I had an under-water camera to capture the more colourful & exotic species which I swam amongst in deeper waters. This is the best I could manage from the shore :-
Ken.
I dont know if you`re old enough to remember Jacques Cousteau but he used to reckon that the Adriatic was one of the best sea-beds in the world for under water filmimg.
I only wish I had an under-water camera to capture the more colourful & exotic species which I swam amongst in deeper waters. This is the best I could manage from the shore :-
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by Ken » 30 May 2009 10:28 amHere`s just a few of the early morning catch at the local fish market just a few metres away from the shore :-
This small area of sea front is ideal for a fish market . Its quite unique for its complete absence of flies (even at today`s temp of 30 c ). The reason being that the Marjan hill on the edge of town was once volcanic and sulpurous fumes trapped beneath the surface are still slowly permeating their way through. Flies cannot tolerate sulphur.
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This small area of sea front is ideal for a fish market . Its quite unique for its complete absence of flies (even at today`s temp of 30 c ). The reason being that the Marjan hill on the edge of town was once volcanic and sulpurous fumes trapped beneath the surface are still slowly permeating their way through. Flies cannot tolerate sulphur.
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by Ken » 30 May 2009 04:13 pmWhoops sorry. 
Let`s quickly move on. The Diocletian`s Palace is well utilised internally as well :-
With dozens of nooks & crannies where you can buy almost anything :-
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Let`s quickly move on. The Diocletian`s Palace is well utilised internally as well :-
With dozens of nooks & crannies where you can buy almost anything :-
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by Ken » 30 May 2009 05:53 pmThe Neo-Renaissance style Prokurative :-
Which fronts straight onto the lovely promenade -- The Riva :-
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Which fronts straight onto the lovely promenade -- The Riva :-
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by WillyLad » 31 May 2009 01:22 pmGreat pics Ken (including the fishy ones.....yum yum).
Keep em coming.
Keep em coming.
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by Michelle » 31 May 2009 04:25 pmI agree. All lovely pics & again informative.
Thanks , Michelle.
Thanks , Michelle.
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by Phil » 31 May 2009 08:34 pmSplit looks a lot better in sunshine than it does in the rain! It was one of the few rainy days of my holiday in Croatia, when we decided to visit that fasinating city.
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by DoctorBeaker » 01 Jun 2009 03:53 pmIt looks cool in The Diocletian`s Palace, just the place for today. Lovely pics again(except the dead fish 
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by Ken » 02 Jun 2009 09:44 amThis area is also one of the best I`ve come across for interesting & pretty little passages and alleys :-
Obviously I took this pic in daylight but they make a lovely stroll in the evening when the temp is still 26 - 28 C and the tables & chairs appear along with diners and local singers.
Ken.
Obviously I took this pic in daylight but they make a lovely stroll in the evening when the temp is still 26 - 28 C and the tables & chairs appear along with diners and local singers.
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by Ken » 03 Jun 2009 11:53 amThe old & the new.
Anyone remember the Yugo ?
It was hoped to become the people`s car in Yugoslavia just as the VW was in Germany. Unfortunately despite its ridiculously cheap price ,the vast majority of Yugoslavians couldn`t afford one and most of the production was exported to the U.S..
Millions were sold & there were waiting lists to get one ---- until they realised what an unreliable car it was !
In Dalmatia now the most popular means of transport is the scooter and the fashion seems to be two wheels at the front :-
Ken.
Anyone remember the Yugo ?
It was hoped to become the people`s car in Yugoslavia just as the VW was in Germany. Unfortunately despite its ridiculously cheap price ,the vast majority of Yugoslavians couldn`t afford one and most of the production was exported to the U.S..
Millions were sold & there were waiting lists to get one ---- until they realised what an unreliable car it was !
In Dalmatia now the most popular means of transport is the scooter and the fashion seems to be two wheels at the front :-
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by Ken » 04 Jun 2009 02:55 pmAnd now off to another pretty little island -- Trogir :-
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by Ken » 05 Jun 2009 10:10 amDespite its beauty,Croatia still bears some of the scars from the recent wars. Some abandoned villages are still out of bounds as they haven`t yet been cleared of mines & booby traps. In fact the husband of our hostesss was a bomb disposal expert who`d been injured twice recently in the line of duty.
However,the country must be a developer`s dream.There are so many abandoned houses & villas in some lovely locations :-
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However,the country must be a developer`s dream.There are so many abandoned houses & villas in some lovely locations :-
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by Ken » 05 Jun 2009 10:13 amWithin a few metres of each other,this one hadn`t been touched :-
Whilst this one had been restored :-
And both on the sea front in a beautiful little village.
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Whilst this one had been restored :-
And both on the sea front in a beautiful little village.
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by Ken » 06 Jun 2009 09:50 amAnd now on to the highlight of our tours --- a journey up the Krka canyons.
An early morning start,a long bus ride up the Adriatic coast,than a hairy ride on a dilapidated old local bus up into the mountains & then on to find a boat to take us further up Krka :-
As we wind our way further upstream, the trees all around get thicker & more lush and we spot the first burst of water gushing through them :-
Ken.
An early morning start,a long bus ride up the Adriatic coast,than a hairy ride on a dilapidated old local bus up into the mountains & then on to find a boat to take us further up Krka :-
As we wind our way further upstream, the trees all around get thicker & more lush and we spot the first burst of water gushing through them :-
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by Ken » 06 Jun 2009 11:01 amEventually whichever direction you look there is water gushing through (and sometimes over) the trees and the boat can go no further :-
To proceed further up the canyon means a long but spectacular walk up,around & sometimes in & out of the waterfalls.Within a few metres you can walk from deafening,gushing water to beautiful tranquility :-
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To proceed further up the canyon means a long but spectacular walk up,around & sometimes in & out of the waterfalls.Within a few metres you can walk from deafening,gushing water to beautiful tranquility :-
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by Kattaddorra » 06 Jun 2009 12:00 pmAbsolutely breath taking views Ken. I know I keep repeating myself but these are places most of us who don't enjoy travelling would never see. I love my 'journeys' with you.
Thank you
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Thank you
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by Kristof » 06 Jun 2009 07:13 pmWell done Ken, another fascinating 'virtual' holiday for us all. You really should take up Alan Wicker's old job.
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by Graham » 06 Jun 2009 07:19 pmA man after my own heart, Ken. I love getting to out of the way places and seeing the traditional side of the places. I'll be up in Shildon in a few weeks time and can't wait to get to Bruss and Tunnel Top!!
Seriously, I love to see your pictures and always look forward to the next instalment of Ken's Postcards!
All the best,
Graham
Seriously, I love to see your pictures and always look forward to the next instalment of Ken's Postcards!
All the best,
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by Ken » 07 Jun 2009 04:38 pmMany thanks Katt,Kristof & Graham. It makes it worth the effort when others enjoy.
Its hard to imagine that within metres of this tranquil scene are many waterfalls crashing through the trees ---each bigger than High Force :-
There are dragonflies & damselflies in abundance as well. It was difficult to photo them though as they wouldn`t stay still enough for me to take a pic. This is about the best I could achieve :-
Ken.
Its hard to imagine that within metres of this tranquil scene are many waterfalls crashing through the trees ---each bigger than High Force :-
There are dragonflies & damselflies in abundance as well. It was difficult to photo them though as they wouldn`t stay still enough for me to take a pic. This is about the best I could achieve :-
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by Ken » 08 Jun 2009 06:53 pmAnd further up the canyons there is gushing water which ever direction you look .
To the left :-
Straight ahead :-
Or to the right :-
How on earth those trees survive I`ll never know.
Ken.
To the left :-
Straight ahead :-
Or to the right :-
How on earth those trees survive I`ll never know.
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by Wiccan woman » 09 Jun 2009 01:40 pmI love those photos of the waterfalls and the one of the Dragonfly is brilliant. You have done very well because all the dragonflys I have ever seen have moved far too quickly to take a photo so well done.
Great photos, its looks a lovley place, its such a shame about the villas being dilapitated because of the war, such a waste.
Great photos, its looks a lovley place, its such a shame about the villas being dilapitated because of the war, such a waste.
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by Ken » 09 Jun 2009 06:56 pmYes. It is a lovely place W.W.
Sadly we have to leave it now -- on a Sunday and appropriately with a final pic of a church procession :-
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Sadly we have to leave it now -- on a Sunday and appropriately with a final pic of a church procession :-
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by WillyLad » 09 Jun 2009 10:58 pmGreat presentation thanks Ken. Look forward to the next one.
Croatia looks fantastic , what are prices like there?
Croatia looks fantastic , what are prices like there?
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by Ken » 10 Jun 2009 09:58 amPrices are good. Several people have asked me to do a summary on these places & make recommendations. I would certainly recommend Croatia.
A beautiful country with a lovely coastline facing the clear blue Adtriatic sea.
A pint will cost you anything between £1.60 and £2.40 in a restaurant. A good meal for two including a round of drinks and a tip about £22. A take-away pizza £1.25 .A good ice-cream (with an incredible choice of exotic varieties) 75p. A decent bottle of Dalmatian wine from £2 a bottle.
A boat trip to one of the many islands £2.50. The people are friendly and helpful and you can get a flight from Newcastle for £29 base fare.
Ken.
A beautiful country with a lovely coastline facing the clear blue Adtriatic sea.
A pint will cost you anything between £1.60 and £2.40 in a restaurant. A good meal for two including a round of drinks and a tip about £22. A take-away pizza £1.25 .A good ice-cream (with an incredible choice of exotic varieties) 75p. A decent bottle of Dalmatian wine from £2 a bottle.
A boat trip to one of the many islands £2.50. The people are friendly and helpful and you can get a flight from Newcastle for £29 base fare.
Ken.
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by Firefly » 21 Jun 2009 10:04 amThank you very much Ken. I cannot travel at all now and so I so much enjoy sharing your experiences.
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