20th July- Up early so that I can get a good start at the Platvice lakes national park. Stopped at the store on the way for some supplies and then drive the 10km to the entry number 1. Grabbed a hat and then headed into the park. I walked towards the big waterfall first. Then Contuined along the three smaller lakes to the ferry station p3. The water is super clear and this most amazing blue/ torquise colour. There are fish swimming all around. Also lots of small...

19th July- Took a walk around the town of brezice. Visited inside the castle and then walked the main street. Stopped off at a local bakery and tried a cherry pastry... Was good. I am going to miss the bakeries of Europe. The croatia bakeries are very tasty. Walked back to the hostel, checked out and then drove across the boarder back to Zagreb. I am now a driving machine.... Drove through 5 lanes of traffic, on the other side of the road, roundabouts, trams th...

15th July- Was up early thinking about how I am going to go driving on the other side of the road by myself. Got to the rental place early only to learn my car was still on it's way from dubrovnik and was about 45 mins away. Walked along the foreshore and then went throughout the paper work... Nearly an hour and half later the car arrived and I went over things quickly and I was off. Driving is weird and I have to concentrate hard on what is going on around m...

14th July- Last day topdeck sailing. Was up earlish this morning to ensure that I was all packed and ready to leave as soon as possible. I have enjoyed the sailing and it has been so relaxing and peaceful but the no air con or fans had started to get to me a little. And it is just this harbour that due to the high volume of water traffic means the boat is moving a lot otherwise I have felt on board. Dropped off the luggage at the hostel I am staying in tonight...

13th July- Half of the group left to go rafting this morning... I am staying on board the boat. It was a very slow start to the day enjoyed some breakfast and then sat out on the deck listening to music. After an hour or so of sailing the crew started calling and whistling... A dolphin was swimming next to the boat! I was amazing. The dolphin swam and dipped in and out of the break water at the front of the boat and I was standing right on the edge. Due to the c...