Zadar

📌 We went a couple of hours north via bus in order to pick up a car and have a base to visit the nearby Plitvice Lakes. Zadar was also pretty quiet with lots of restaurants closed, it was a pretty little old town but we didn't need much time in it, particularly with the empty vibes.

📌 The next day we headed off to the lakes early, cruising through the mountains in our keep was a lovely early morning. We arrived at the lakes and set off for a decent 15km walk. This part of Europe still has bears and although it's well travelled, there's always that "what if" feeling as you walk 🥴 The lakes were gorgeous, the colours were the most impressive blues and greens, whilst the cascading falls were endless and they have done a magnificent job building the boardwalks that allow easy access but still give a natural feel. It was a worthy day trip that we wrapped up with a lunch at a local roadside tavern which was serving delicious meats at great value.Read more