So the road in and out of our house is doable. It's still frightening but Jack has grown more comfortable with it. I don't see us making the drive after dark but it's manageable during the day. There are a couple of steep drop offs we'll need to avoid. 

I explored this morning looking for a path to the beach. In the process I got lost for a brief time and thought I was going to have to have Jack come and find me. I went off the beaten path in search of a path and it didn't go well. My panic was short lived and I made my way back to the road. I discovered that there isn't a better path to our beach but saw another cove that seemed very near. There weren't any good paths to that either but Google was able to direct us and the cove is a 5 minute drive from the house. Our hostess also recommended this beach after her neighbor let her know I was asking for guidance on how to access the water without going down a steep rocky path. We are looking for an adventure, but we don't want to hurt ourselves. 

We were very pleased with the cove. Since it not in season, the man at the beach let us know there wasn't a charge for beach chairs or parking. They have a bar/restaurant where we had a very nice lunch. We enjoyed beach time and swam in the lovely Adriatic. We had to divert our eyes numerous times. I have never heard of this before but apparently, many people like to change out of wet bathing suits when they come out of the water. It doesn't matter if you're three or 75. I'm sure this cuts down on chaffing but it is a bit awkward for us American's. There are also the folks who are more comfortable topless or completely naked. It's amazing how quickly you become accustomed to this and merely avert your eyes. At least I did. 

We made another shopping trip and were like locals. We had dinner in and really enjoyed our new setting. This place really is amazing. We are definitely isolated but the views are incredible. We are looking for an adventure and I think we may have found it here. Tomorrow is our 41st wedding anniversary and we will be taking a day trip to the Kornati Islands. We can see them from our house. They are a collection of islands that form a National Park. We'll let you know how it goes. I'm just happy we can leave the property and find our way home. 

                                                    View from our bed
                                            view from the property
                                            searching for a path to the beach
                                            Kornati Islands in the distance
                                            searching for a path to the beach
                                                searching for a path to the beach
                                            searching for a path to the beach
                                            searching for a path to the beach
                                            searching for a path to the beach, it is pretty rugged out here
                                            our driveway
                                                        road by the house
                                                We found our happy place.
                                                new beach
                                            lunch at new beach
                                            easy to walk path by new beach


                                            peaceful setting
Kornati Islands view from our house. It looks like snow or ice around them but it's just the reflection of the white clouds. 

                                            Jack in our yard. We can't complain about this.
                                            Another island shot from the yard

                                                        Our front yard


Comments

  1. Mary DegelmanSeptember 24, 2024 at 12:37 PM

    You are adventurous. At least you had some beautiful views while searching.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2024 at 1:36 PM

    Awesomeness, TJ

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 8:53 AM

    You both are quite adventurous. I love it. The beaches are awesome. I don't know if I would walk around and get lost by myself. I get lost easily 😂. Enjoy your anniversary tomorrow. (Helen)

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