We left London Gatwick at 8 am Thursday morning and arrived in the cloudy and snowy lands of Croatia at 10am. My one bone to pick with Croatia: When the forecast says "sunny, highs in the 50s (15C), you naturally assume that that is what it will be. Well, it was a high of 27 (-3C) and overcast..which hindered fabulous views of the city and the want to spend the day walking. But in any case, we make for the best, and had a great time. After we landed in Zagreb, we had a light lunch at the Tip Top cafe, and it was good (please note that soup in Croatia is really just broth and noodles). We then checked into our hostel, The Hobo Bear, and name aside, it was the best hostel we have been to so far. The lounge was cozy, the beds inviting, the kitchen modern, and Ivana, the host was the nicest person on earth. She was like our mother hen...making us tea, calling taxis, arranging trips, letting us know when Sex And The City was on so we could watch it together..simply a doll. Had it not been stalkerish, I would have asked for her Facebook. She was just amazing. We then ate dinner at this bar, Little Bear, and I had some honey brandy. Friday we went all around town and explored the market and bought food to make our own dinner. Pam and I made it our mission to buy fur hats, but we tragically found none to our liking..sadface. We also ate at this restaurant, VIP,and it was delightful. For dinner, we made a green pasta and had dessert from some place that escapes my mind.Saturday, we spent the day at the magical Plitvicka Jezera Nacionalni Park--the Plitsvice National Park. It was a little piece of heaven...the enchanting ponds...winding streams...bear caves..magnificant waterfalls...ducks that ate from your hand..just a wonderful day, and probably the best day of the Croatian Caravan. After we returned to Zagreb, we dinner at Nokturno Restaurant and had dessert in the Vincek pasrty shop. Again, I was stupid and ordered soup knowing I wouldn't like it, but oh well. Sunday, we awoke and got in a few last hours of Zagreb before the flight home to London. We went to the gorgeous Opera House, and Hamlet was playing! Pam, Alex and I decided to buy tickets..but they were sold out. Or so we were told. I think, that its because we were underdressed. At 11 in the afternoon, everyone was wearing gowns, fur coats, and suits..then there were three Ameicans in jeans and jackets. Do the math. So after taking pictures and lusting, we went to a museum about Croatian schools, and it was lame. So we then went to the mega posh Hemingway Lounge and had coffee and hot chocolate (Cokolada)..very posh indeed. After, we collected our bags, bid ciao to Ivana, and went to the airport..due to fog and snow, we were delayed over an hour! Oh well. What can you do? The trip to Croatia ended around 3am Monday morning. In all, it was a great time, and I could love to explore later parts of Croatia (in the summer of course!)
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