Croatia 2011

In subsequent centuries massive walls surrounded the growing city, most of them still standing

I consider Split a woman's paradise of shops, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and places to explore to find that special something

A tall women's, in heels, paradise

At the end of the harbor front, there is this great little restaurant where locals like to enjoy a simple meal and a nice glass of house wine.

I saw the statue with the toe gleaming and then went to look at an old Roman gate. When I came back, these two were at the foot of the statue.

When asked if they might pose, the lovely lady agreed, but her little charge was rather shy about it. That did not last long, however.

I cherish these brief and special moments of social interaction, but unless I travel alone, they would never happen. Although, there are times when traveling with others is desirable.

This panel was behind a thick plexiglass window, and this was the only way I could get the shot without massive reflections.

Next, a dramatic change from sunny Dalmatia to the icy inland and Zagreb

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