Posts Tagged "Croatia"

Dubrovnik Photo

Posted November 15, 2010 9:56 under 2010 travels, Blog, Photos | TAGS : ,
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From View of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Posted November 14, 2010 6:06 under 2010 travels, Blog, Photos | TAGS : ,
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No post about Dubrovnik would be complete without talking about what happened here from 1991-1992. The early 1990s saw the breakdown of Yugoslavia and the formation of several new nations, including Croatia. During that time the Balkan area was plunged into war and turmoil. Dubrovnik was heavily shelled. Almost 70% of the buildings in the old town were stuck by shells; the shelling and fires caused massive amounts of damage. The world watched as this historic, picturesque city was destroyed.…


Dubrovnik at Night

Posted November 13, 2010 5:11 under 2010 travels, Blog, Photos | TAGS : ,
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Dubrovnik at night

Split Photos

Posted November 11, 2010 15:52 under 2010 travels, Blog, Photos | TAGS : , , ,
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Diocletian’s Palace
Bacvice Beach
Folks playing the local game of Picigin
Sunset on Riva
Split at dusk

Diocletian’s Palace at night


I’ve had a hectic few days since I left Prague.

From Prague I caught an overnight train to Budapest, Hugary. It was my first overnight train in Europe, and I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I was excited nonetheless. It ended up being a really good experience; sleeper trains here include a reasonably comfortable bed and blankets. Usually in second class there are three people in each compartment. However, I was the only person booked in my compartment!…