It's been another lovely day. Just when we think the world can't get more beautiful we stumble across another part of paradise. Today we took a water taxi to the island of Vrnik for a whopping 8 euros a piece round trip. This island is about a 10-15 minute boat ride from Lumbarda, which is the town where we are staying. Jack got up at 3 am to watch the debate so we had to be sure that nap time would be an option at some point today. Along with the debate he saw some shooting stars from our balcony so all in all a successful night. .

Vrnik is a small rocky beach that has a few ruins sprinkled around along with a church or two. We did a brief walk around followed by a few hours on comfy beach chairs with swimming mixed in. A nap was also worked in so it was a wonderful afternoon. On the water taxi back we sat with a couple from New Zealand. There is quite an amazing mix of people in this area. 

We went to dinner at Konoba Maha which was featured in an episode of Somebody Feed Phil. It's a show on Netflix the Jack and I really enjoy. https://www.philrosenthalworld.com/cities/croatia

We went for the Octopus Peka which had to be ordered a day in advance. It was really good but I don't think I could order it again. It is a very strange thing to eat but we thought we should go for something authentic to the region. The restaurant was set back quite a distance from the road and it had a very unique feel to it. We felt like we were in the middle of nowhere but it was only 12 minutes from where we are staying. The forecast for the next couple of days looks iffy so we'll see what tomorrow brings. 

                                            Almost sunrise from our apartment
                                        view from the water taxi

Vrnik

                                            Vrnik
                                                        Random ruins
                                                    Random ruins- they used to quarry stone from this area
                                                Random ruins
                                                    Path to ruins


                                                        Croatian flag
                                            Church or part of the monastery
                                            View from the beach chairs


                                    One of many multi-million dollar boats floating around.
                                    More budget breaking ketchup. These cost 1.50 euro a piece.
                              Restaurant next to the Church, Fast Food Skoj (fun), where we had lunch

As beautiful as the water is, this is what counts as the beach. This part doesn't compare to the Jersey shore and we both were wearing water shoes. The rocks continue into the water. They say this is why the water if so clear, no sand to stir in to it. 
                                            People live here
                                                        Another church
                                                        Croatian pride
                                
                                            We both got in for a swim. The water is crystal clear..
                                            Konoba Maha


                                    The Dad from the Netflix episode in the background
                                                    Octopus Peka- I couldn't think about this too much as I ate it.
                                                    Setting

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Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2024 at 2:31 PM

    You are blowing the ketchup budget! 😁 (Laura)

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2024 at 7:50 AM

    You are really on a unique trip compared to most tourists (including myself). I'm so glad that you are sharing your experience :) Janine

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2024 at 11:26 AM

    I would definitely eat the octopus. Hey, my brother is on one of those yachts right now! ( Jean)

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2024 at 8:31 AM

    You should just buy a bottle of ketsup and carry it with you😂. Great travels and pictures. You are really finding places. (Helen)

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2024 at 11:36 AM

      I did buy a bottle of ketchup, And it cost less than two packets! You are absolutely correct. From now on, I’ll travel with my own condiments!

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