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    Dubrovnik, on Croatia's very south coast is actually surrounded on 3 sides by Bosnia and the other by the sea. To drive to Dubrovnik you must first go through separate Cro/Bos border checkpoints when leaving Croatia, and then respective Bos/Cro checkpoints again about 8km later on the other side. We were astounded to hear that Croatia has started building a 3km bridge from the Croatian side in the north (photo, right hand side) to the peninsular, which eventually adjoins Dubrovnik in the south - hence bypassing Bosnia altogether.: by maria_brett, Views[530]
         		 We would say this was 'typical' Dalmatian scenery, but it was more spectacular than anything else.: by maria_brett, Views[365]
         		 In a land of lunar-like landscapes, it was always a treat to drive almost literally into these gorgeous lakes. When the car is hissing from the heat you could almost believe that the car was driving itself towards these lakes, or 'jezera'. : by maria_brett, Views[459]
         		 Driving near Bosnia we passed about 4km of these roadside stalls. Not unusual except for the exceptional olive oil they sell, and the way that they pump water from the irrigation systems behind them to spray over their piles of watermelons in fountain-like fashions. Passing waterfall stalls like these every 15 metres can transport you to another time, or world, or just Bosnia perhaps!: by maria_brett, Views[545]
         		 Walking through the quiet old town of Omiš the next day, we were stopped by this dear old man and invited in to see his cellar - all because he'd asked for the empty plastic water bottle we were about to throw into a nearby bin. He made us try his homemade orhavac - a Croatian tipple (read
     
    Swimming in the Cetina River. Ahhhh, so cold and refreshing on a balmy day. What are you smiling about, Maria?: by maria_brett, Views[485]
     
         		 But be careful not to admire the local produce too closely! Actually, these guys and girls were only too happy to show off their toothless smiles.: by maria_brett, Views[445]
         		 Can you see why the sunflower is now my (Brett's) favourite? They're so stunning - and this farmer was tending to his crop so diligently. Next time you pick up a flower from a market, imagine the love and care gone into it!: by maria_brett, Views[414]
         		 We found out why european cars are so compact - in some parts of europe the roads were built many centuries after some villages, not the other way around. This road is a major thoroughfare linking mountainous towns with the ever-important coastline.: by maria_brett, Views[405]
     
    Our cute little hire car (left-hand drive), in a cute part of the world near Omiš - a very typical residence with the obligatory grapevines which sometimes overgrow everything in sight.: by maria_brett, Views[377]
         		 This is no ordinary disco!!!! We were walking around the headland of Markarska and stumbled - quite literally - across this disco that was built into the side of the cliffs. We walked down some rickety steps over the edge of the cliff face and found a 2-level bar/nightclub in full swing, with the lower level built into a natural cave about 30 metres long, with the water gushing under see-through floors below our feet. However, nothing could excuse the 14 year-old dj who hadn't heard of Madonna... Shameful really.: by maria_brett, Views[553]
         		 Markarska - Croatia's answer to Bondi beach. Be sure to bring your rubber mats for lying on the rocky sand, rubber shoes for walking anywhere, and blow-up bed for floating - not surfing - in the water.: by maria_brett, Views[516]
         		 How could we have missed this speccy moment!: by maria_brett, Views[415]
         		 Oh, we were there too!: by maria_brett, Views[421]
     
    As the sun sets over the Adriatic... time for another crisp, chilled vino. Pass me some prawns, would ya?: by maria_brett, Views[364]
         		 Luckily there was a pool on hand to put into this shot - otherwise it would've been a non-event.: by maria_brett, Views[398]
         		 Mmmmmm, yum... And the seafood looks nice too!: by maria_brett, Views[384]
         		 Hmmmm, I wonder if there's a spot by the sea where we could enjoy some seafood and the sight of the setting sun...: by maria_brett, Views[400]
         		 Three hire car places and too many coffees and dodgy car-trip cds later, Maria, Klaudia and Brett made it to the gorgeous old town called Primošten - a small island peninsula on the Dalmatian coast.: by maria_brett, Views[390]
     
    Waiting for a replacement hire car, at one of Tome's many favourite 'kafići's. : by maria_brett, Views[390]
         		 The road trip from Zadar to Dubrovnik begins... Wait! Hang on... are you telling me the hire car we booked a week ago and paid for in advance is not available??? The joys of being a tourist in Croatia. Travel Tip #63: don't rent hire cars from cafes.: by maria_brett, Views[453]
         		 Only 15 years ago this would have been a beautiful church to visit by the side of a meandering country road, and a proud monument for the local population. But not any more... It is chilling more than majestic.: by maria_brett, Views[421]
         		 The area surrounding the national park is littered with stark reminders of the conflict - this one a church that suffered a direct hit and is no longer in use. Most nearby houses that were similarly destroyed were previously occupied by Serbian Croats, who have since left the area.: by maria_brett, Views[520]
         		 This is a memorial for the first Croatian soldier killed in the recent war between Croatia and Serbia. It also marks the area where the conflict began - quite a reality check after spending the whole day surrounded by such natural beauty. A goosebump moment and one not to take for granted.: by maria_brett, Views[493]
     
    Even the cascades exhibited their Colgate smile. Note the twinkle. Personally, I think it was winking at me.: by maria_brett, Views[487]
         		 Maria-cam.: by maria_brett, Views[604]
         		 The crew taking yet another break (for Paul hehe)....it was hard to resist the temptation of sitting down and taking in the scenery. We were in no rush to get anywhere so why not!: by maria_brett, Views[500]
         		 Another view of the lake. FYI - Not one of these photo's have been digitally touched up!: by maria_brett, Views[422]
         		 The obligatory scenic couple shot.: by maria_brett, Views[568]
     
    The view from a cave overlooking one of the lakes.: by maria_brett, Views[499]
         		 Stunning... This is a view from inside a cave, halfway up the side of the valley that engulfs the lake system. : by maria_brett, Views[474]
         		 Yours Truly, and Yours Truly.: by maria_brett, Views[487]
         		 The crew was in great demand - finally we gave in to the numerous photo requests... but after readying ourselves first!: by maria_brett, Views[443]
         		 Beautiful one day, perfect the next - and no, it's not Queensland.: by maria_brett, Views[525]
     
    Under the booooardwalk..... out of the su-uuun.... Where else in the world can you get this close to a national protected area?: by maria_brett, Views[447]
         		 Pristine... At first we were disappointed that we couldn't swim in the national park, but can you imagine what this would look like if the 1000s of visitors per day donned their speedos and ran amuck in here? : by maria_brett, Views[479]
         		 The lakes cascade into one another via these majestic waterfalls - one of many!: by maria_brett, Views[547]
         		 The crew having a rest after walking about 10 metres (L to R: Paul, Tome, Maria, Klaudia, Danita): by maria_brett, Views[525]
         		 Some of the wildlife even move around the lakes about these flaoting things... Interesting species. (These fish are everywhere!): by maria_brett, Views[546]
     
    Some of the cute and plentiful wildlife that inhabits the many-lake system at Plitvice.: by maria_brett, Views[518]
         		 It's not uncommon to see bus drivers take hairpin corners around barrier-less bends at breakneck speed, all while chatting on a mobile phone and having a cigarette at the same time.: by maria_brett, Views[824]
         		 We loved the sunsets in Zadar too!: by maria_brett, Views[826]
         		 Stewed wild rabbit in more herbs and spices than the Colonel can spell - delicious! Adding to the wildness were the various gunshot pellets that we bit on every now and then - distincly lead in flavour and texture! Maria's aunty got the rabbit from a friend who'd shot it on his farm. Quite a common meal here, so any fears of lead poisoning were quickly forgotten.: by maria_brett, Views[832]
         		 Farewells in Zadar. This is Bobo, Maria's cousin. A very intelligent, cool and down-to-earth guy. Looking forward to catching up again.: by maria_brett, Views[767]
     
    Maria's aunty, Teta Svetka, who also lives in Zadar. We tried her cherry flavoured rakija - with real cherries - and she insisted on giving us a litre of it when we left. They only make a couple of litres each year, leaving it in jars in the sun for months on end, so we appreciated it very much. It's so delicious and sweet (and alcoholic)!: by maria_brett, Views[1051]
         		 Maria planning our next adventure. We made good use of downtime in the village, or
         		 Maria with her cousin Tomi, who loves the show 'Oz'. We spent a lot of time with Tomi, a really genuine guy who helped us out a lot when we needed to organise anything for our trip. He didn't speak english very confidently when we arrived, but was speaking quite easily with Brett by the time we left.: by maria_brett, Views[948]
         		 Maria showing Luka the swiss army knife Brett's workmates gave him before he left (thanks everyone!). As you can see it can do almost anything, including keeping a hyperactive 3 year old amused for at least 2 minutes!: by maria_brett, Views[913]
         		 Maria's 3 year old cousin, Luka. Brett was jealous by how fluently Luka could speak Croatian! Why do kids always make things look so easy?: by maria_brett, Views[920]
     
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