Kornati National Park. Yet again, another Croatian treasure. Accessible only by boat, today's excursion began on Ben Druhan time, with a bus departing at 5:45 am. The jump-start was well worth it as we were on a boat at 9 o'clock until after 6 pm this evening. The cruise took us around the Kornati archipelago, with an afternoon break for a delicious on-board lunch and a swim in the Adriatic. Needless to say, today was sun-soaked and very relaxing.

The long awaited Mediterranean heat finally arrived today and with it came an awesome day. This morning we caught a bus to nearby Krka National Park, which was even more spectacular than Plitvice Lakes. The real difference was the size of the waterfalls and the different elevations that allowed us to get a number of different views and perspectives. Yesterday's market visit provided a nice picnic lunch, and we spent the afternoon swimming below the falls pictured...

Sibenik got its due today as we enjoyed a leisurely foot-tour around the old town. Between the many nooks and crannies of the allies in Sibenik, we managed to find a number of interesting sights, including the panoramic views from St. Michael's Castle, as seen in this picture. After an afternoon market visit, we prepared a delicious dinner that was remarkably pork-free; a feat in Croatia.

The coastal portion of our journey has officially arrived as we landed on the shores of the Adriatic after a long but interesting bus ride through the semi-arid mountainous region from Korenica to Sibenik. A beautiful trip, and the end result was even better! Thanks for the recommendation Jablanka, Sibenik is just as gorgeous as you promised. We could be here for a few days... Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and a very Happy 21st Birthday to Hurricane Hannah! Mu...