Last day in Zadar!

Alex and Yana had an early fight but the rest of us had time to further explore Zadar!

Thanks to Alex’s sleuthing, we enjoyed a wonderful brunch in a charming hotel courtyard garden (at the time, when I had assigned him this research task, I didn’t realize he wouldn’t be there to enjoy it!)

Afterwards, Marc suggested a walk along the pedestrianized city walls which serve as a reminder of the city’s rich history, with roots in Roman times and expansions during the Venetian era. While much of the original fortifications have been lost, key sections remain, such as the iconic Land Gate with its Venetian lion (see photo!) Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017, the walls offered us an additional glimpse into Zadar’s past.

Along the route we stumbled upon the ancient glass museum (which had been one of my intended destinations but had fallen off the radar). It's baffling that a medium as delicate as glass could survive the earthquakes and wars that have plagued this region, but this museum boasts thousands of objects on display: goblets, jars, vials, jewellery and amulets.

All in all, it was a good trip—our time on the coast was our favorite part and we have talked about returning sometime in the future to further explore other islands!Read more