Croatia-Split

We journeyed 1.5 hrs by bus to visit the longest waterfall in Krka National Park called Skradinski Buk (cascades down 147ft). I was surprised how many tunnels and bridges we crossed to reach our destination. The abundance of water flowing, from the Krka River, means there is a wealth of flora (over 1,000 plant species) and fauna including non-poisonous snakes and frogs in the pools. 🐍 There were schools of trout swimming along the shaded river bank.

The temperature was in the low 30’s but the 100% humidity made the 2.5 km walk, to the falls, feel like being in a natural sauna.

The living travertine or limestone in this area dates back 7,000 yrs and are still growing (3mm annually). I found a lovely little church (1700) constructed using the limestone. There are remnants of an early Roman palace, military settlements and an aqueduct that is still in use in Split today!

I learned the Dalmatian dogs were bred here to herd sheep in this mountainous terrain. I happened to see one just after I finished a 200 stair climb up to the bus from the bottom of the falls.

Jessi and I sat on the deck and watched the lovely view as we left this very popular and busy port.