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Tuesday 8 June, more beach and a visit to Zadar

Croatia 2004 - part IV

Elisabeth & Teije
2006-08-26 17:06:44

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We use the sunny hours in the morning to colour our skin a bit more on the beach and in the sea. Despite all weather forecasts the temperature is only rising and there is no cloud to be seen. But we sure get lazy and sluggish from it.

In the afternoon we drive to Zadar where we start driving through the suburbs and there we come upon a garden with a sfinx! To the right a view from the harbour to the old center which is situated on a peninsula. The town is quite lively and worth a visit.

Zadar was already a town in Roman times and part of the old forum (next to a cathedral of later times) has been excavated. It is a miracle that so much has been preserved after heavy bombardments in world war II and the latest Balkan war.

Despite the early season, there are already a lot of tourists walking around with maps and travel guides in their hands. We didn't have them last year (since we never intended to come here) and bought some books on Croatia after the holiday. But when we decided only a short time ago to visit Croatia again, we forgot to bring them... Next time we try it again.

The 'old' center (a lot has been rebuild after the last war 1991-1994) is a pleasant and orderly area to walk around. And there are lots of pubs and restaurants to sit down to relieve our tired feet and thirsty throats. Today it is very nice and bearable, but we remember from last year, how scorching the heat can be. Even a green park brings now relief then, but today it does.

On one of the bigger squares (with this relief on the walls) we meet with Joshko and at night we go out with him. We walk around a bit, make stops for food and drink and the evening is over before we realise it. It is almost midnight when we return to the campsite and we are glad we are still allowed in with the car.

It has been a very pleasant and calm day on which we at least have done something. But this is a lot more relaxing than the busy weeks in Italy although we are glad we have seen so much there. We really enjoy our holiday!