Sušačka Luka

I decided it was time to see if I could run. I went out just after 6:15 AM – it was still dark, but I could follow part of the route we biked yesterday along the seaside. A beautiful morning and running was a nice way to see. We had breakfast at the hotel then met to discuss the days routes with our VBT guides.
Today’s bike ride was a challenging hill right at the beginning out of the hotel. We travelled only about 8 KM until we reached an old olive oil plant. We all got to taste grappa with olive oil. We were given a demonstration on how the olive oil was produced and then an opportunity for tasting the oils. Really a nice stop, maybe a bit too long though. We then got back on the bikes and traveled up and down lots more hills until we descended into Pucisca which is a seaside town. There we were able to grab some lunch on our own and then we had a visit to the stonecutter’s school. Brac’s stone has been used for the construction of some of the world’s most famous buildings, including Diocletian’s Palace in Split which we toured on Sunday on our walking tour. But it also was used in the White House in Washington, DC. The student’s attend this school as ‘high school’ for four years mastering this skill. It is also a regular high school, so they are ready to attend college or go to work.
The group was then heading back to the hotel which was a reverse of what we did to get to the location. After the stops Bob was too sore to continue, so we rode our bikes to the van and caught a ride back with one of the leaders.
Tonight, we had a Croatian lesson which helped us learn common terms that we might need out on the road. We then were divided into two groups of 11 and were treated to dinner at a local’s home. The dinner was delicious with so many courses. Such a wonderful way to get to know the culture in Croatia.Read more