The American Wild West in Croatia?

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September 26th 2019

Published: September 28th 2019

In the 1960s, films were made of the German author Karl May's "western" novels, featuring the characters of Old Shatterhand and Winnetou, a Native chief. They were filmed in Croatia, which was thought to look like the American West! From the clips, it seems that May was sympathetic to the Native cause. Much of the filming was done in the Plivice National Park, our destination on Thursday. Here's a... Read Full Entry

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Lynn Beebe

Beebe

I was a primary teacher in a K-12 alternative school. In 2006, I took a leave for four months, travelling through Central America. I visited schools and studied Spanish along with being a tourist. My class followed my travels through this blog. I have continued to use this blog to keep friends, family and my students connected to my travels, recently in Mexico and now Kenya! 2009 I am now retired and my husband and I hope to do even more traveling! I am volunteering in an after-school program on the Indian reservation where we live and at the local art museu... full info

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Looking down to the boardwalk to the big falls

Note all the tiny falls!

Rastoke: cutest town ever

"At Rastoke, similar natural phenomena are occurring as at the Plitvice Lakes. Rastoke is sometimes known as "the Small Lakes of Plitvice", and is connected to the Plitvice Lakes by the Korana river. Rastoke is a place of autochthonous ecologic and ethnographic significance due to its symbiosis of natural and civilizational features."

Rastoke: cutest town ever

30th September 2019

linda talman
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The park in snow!
Hi Lynn - First of all, the grand baby has arrived. Don't mention on social media please. We went there a few years ago in March - making the case of off season travel. It was awesome. Snow and empty of visitors. Almost. But in any case and at all times, beautiful. Sometime we can show you the pics if you are interested. And definitely the baby pics! Cheery.

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