Croatia, etc. Day #14 “Home Sweet Home and the Highlight of the Trip”

by reissmd, posted in Croatia, Venice, Italy

We had another wonderful vacation and I really enjoyed writing the blog much more than ever before. One of our Tauck travel partners, Steve, announced to the group how much he was enjoying my blog and the Tour Director, Gabby, sent everyone the link. I think you know how much I love to see the reader’s “Comments” and “Likes” but traveling along side of some readers made it even more special.

We had a lovely fairwell dinner last night and said goodbye to our new friends. This morning we left for the airport via water taxi at 3:35 AM. Things went very smooth at the airport because it was essentially empty. The short flight from Venice to Munich might have provided us with the highlight of the trip. Shortly after take off we saw a magnificent sight outside the left side windows. I asked the flight attendant and she confirmed we were looking at the Dolomite mountain range of the Italian Alps. The highest peak is a bit under 11,000 feet but extending through the clouds and being covered with snow presented a glorious picture of the Earth. I took some shots but again they don’t replace seeing them for yourself.

Dolotmite Mountains from our flight from Venice to Munich.

As usual, at the end of a trip, I like to post some pictures of interesting things I have seen during our excursion. I hope you enjoy them.

About 35% of adults in Croatia smoke (compared with about 11% in the USA). Hopefully warnings like this will help get their numbers closer to ours.
Messages like this might have the opposite effect. Especially in Alabama.
Lots of signs in English here to attract tourist customers. Sometimes they get creative with their spelling.
In addition to the creative spelling (exhibition) they have allowed HBO access to the monastery on Lokrum Island.
I know I have shown you this before but with my legs looking like they belong to Patrice still cracks me up.

Apparently the Croatians can only count to 55? After that they add the appropriate digits?
Is a Bloody Mary considered a soup in Croatia?
In Split, Croatia parking can be hard to find so they often park on the side walk.
All the important rooms are listed on this sign from the Hotel Esplanade in Zagreb.
This looked interesting but we didn’t get a chance to go. Next time.

And lastly, a picture of my real travel buddy. Looking relaxed while having lunch in Split, I caught this shot under the table.

What a great shot to end the blog for this trip.

11 thoughts on “Croatia, etc. Day #14 “Home Sweet Home and the Highlight of the Trip””

  5. I have never enjoyed your blog more. Not only do I want to visit Croatia, but I want to go with you and Patrice. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. HVALA (thanks)! for another great adventure. Enjoyed your historical facts, personal viewpoints, food reviews, photos and humor!
    Before your next trip you will need to add to your magic tricks to entertain the next group of travelers. Safe travels home!

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  10. Dr. Reiss,

    Your humor, appreciation for food, and ability to “see” what others might miss is so entertaining. John and I enjoy your words that pull us along on your adventures.

    Love the magic video – didn’t know you were a magic fan – something we will need to talk about sometime.

    Welcome home and enjoy summer. Connie

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  11. You and your travel buddy brought me smiles and even some outright laughter. All good! My next trips are to Scotland – a highland piping and Celtic music tour – in August and Italy in October when I am planning to hike part of the Assisi Way with some college friends.

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