Bikes

Despite a big night and a slow morning, we thought it would be a good idea to explore around Split itself. We had told the ladies at the front desk that we planned to go find some electric bikes and wander. She jumped on the chance to show us the best places to go and what to see. She also explained that she had bikes to rent to us for just 10 euros for the whole day. She then gave us the map, and we headed off. The first thing we wanted to do was go for a swim, so just as we hit the nature area, we jumped in the water and cooled off (it was already midday at this point). We then continued around the headland that was dedicated as a nature area. The electric bikes made it very easy while it was flat, but as soon as we hit the hills, we struggled. The lady at the hostel downplayed how hard it was, saying that if you're reasonably fit, it should be a "piece of cake." Either she lied, or we were very unfit. In the end, we ditched the bikes and hiked to the top of the hill as we were suffering on the hills even with the electric bikes. The further we got up the hill, the better the views got, and by the end, they were spectacular. The very top had been closed, but Jack and I just found our own track to get to an unreal view. You had the Split on one side and some of the other croatian islands on the other. I wish the photos did it justice, but once again, it's hard to capture all the beauty in a single shot. By the end of this, we were buckled and couldn't wait to have some food and relax. After a quick stop at another beach, we went back to the hostel for a shower and to relax briefly. We then headed out for dinner for our final night in Split. Because it was the last night, I was keen to see Diocletians palace at night and wander quickly. It was quite cool to see it at night, but we were too tired to wander any longer and headed home for bed.Read more