Slap Heaven

Plitvice

Describing the color of the water will be a great challenge ... but I will try.

Standing above, the water so clear, only visible due to movement. From a distance, the minerals provide a depth to the turquoise water. A hue seemingly not found on the prismatic scale. And the shades that change based on the angle of view.

Paths walk you to the waterfalls - a slap in Croatian. Too many to count.

Slap me happy.

Water from springs, from a river, from upper lakes. Water pours out all over. The tallest fall at 184 meters, taller than Niagra. While the flow pales by comparison to Niagra, I found it much more enjoyable. There was simply so much more to see.

There are many falls that have more force, and more flow, but the beauty here is in the peace of the sounds; and the imagination of the colors.

This is a national park - the largest in Croatia - and Plitvice has that feel.

The tour is a small hike, beginning with the big falls right out of the gate. Then there many options the stroll you through nature, mini falls, lakes, fish, ducks and a boat ride.

We did not do the entire tour, that would have taken about 6 or 8 hours, much more than our legs had to give.

Waterfalls everywhere of all shapes and sizes...the sounds of flowing water....the brilliant shades of blue. Just heavenly..Read more