Grabovac to Split

We were sad to say goodbye to our lovely hosts in Grabovac. The mother-daughter team at Zrinka Guest House run an exceptional business. We were spoiled!

Heading back to Zagreb airport, we navigated through some crazy Monday morning driving. Rattled, but thankfully unscathed, we dropped off our rental car and took the short flight to Split–the forecast was for sun so we were smiling.

And the sun *was* shining, as if it had something to brag about! 🎉 After checking in to our apartment, our afternoon involved a leisurely stroll along the waterfront and some next-phase trip planning. Dinner with live music at an Italian restaurant (Zinfandel’s) was a nice way to spend the evening.

My children tease me about my blog posts because they always involve food. For me, a huge part of the travel experience involves sampling the local cuisine; Croatian food has not let us down! Our goat cheese and fig ravioli starter had just the right amount of truffle flavor without overpowering the dish. I had the slow-cooked lamb and Paul opted for the duck. The deconstructed cheesecake was a perfect ending!

We are going to take a walking tour tomorrow to learn more about the history of this area (and burn off those dessert calories!)Read more