WINTER TRIP TO CROATIA: Guest Post by Tom Scheaffer

Flag of Croatia and the Croatian coast.

Over the Christmas and New Year holiday, my brother Tom went with a group of friends to Croatia. He wrote, "I’m having a really good time here in Croatia. It is extremely beautiful and the weather has been good so far. I’ve jumped into the Adriatic Sea twice. It’s a bit cold but very, very clean and refreshing. Tonight I was in a play and also did a big musical performance. We have been very busy here doing lots of activities and tomorrow is a one mile race." 

Here is Tom's report and a few of his beautiful photos of the trip.

I spent Christmas and the New Year in Croatia in the charming village of Orasac just north of Dubrovnik in a beautiful luxury hotel on the cliffs above  the Adriatic Sea.  The sea is extremely clear with amazing views of the many islands. The coast is rocky with steep cliffs and a few small harbors. Many buildings are made of stone surrounded by olive trees and rock walls.  I hiked up the steep hillside above the hotel and had great views of the Adriatic Sea. I recommend  visiting Croatia in the off season when there are practically no tourists.   

Rocky coastline.

Islands off the coast.

View from hotel.

Lunch on the hotel veranda.

Small harbor.

Village church.

Polar bear dip.

Rocky coastline.

Olive trees.

Most buildings are made of stone.

Tom was in Croatia eleven years ago and wrote about walking the wall in Dubrovnik. You can read his post HERE.