Camp Banovi Dvori and the Plitvice Lakes

We got up early and were away from the campsite by about 8 this morning so got to the Plitvice Lakes National Park in good time. We did the park in reverse order, following tips on a couple of review websites - so entering by the less busy second gate and going to the higher lakes first, then the lower lakes and the main waterfall. Everything was going well until about half way - then it started to get very busy. Coach parties of visitors, all coming the opposite way to us along fairly narrow wooden walkways. Oh well, it could have been worse and must be hell in the summer.

Overall, it was just about worthwhile going but it is such a shame it is so busy and therefore everything has to be so manicured and regimented.

We are now at Camp Banovi Dvori, near the coast north of Split. What a lovely little campsite. Very quiet and a free glass of local wine on arrival was a bonus. Also a lovely pool which we used this afternoon, though Sara found it a bit cold when she first got in!

And we have just had an absolutely lovely meal. A local delicacy of lamb peka - lamb and potatoes cooked for about 2.5 hours in a special oven under a wood fire. Absolutely delicious!Read more