Blogs from Pag, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe
June 21st 2009
The new crew came aboard on Saturday and, after provisioning, we set sail on Sunday, heading south to Zut and the southern Kornati Island of Smokvica Vela, to eat at a restaurant from the Gourmet Sailing Guide. From there we headed north to sail through the desolate archipelago and spend the night on a mooring buoy at Mir in the national park. North of the Kornati islands is the Zadar archipelago which is more lush with many trees. We spent the night at a new marina in Veli Rat (which means large cape) then sailed a brisk beam reach to Pag, home of Paski Sir, tasty goat's cheese, and the famous Pag lace. From Pag we travelled north to the ACI marina in Rab where we now sit in a warm, dry pizza parlour waiting for ... read more
September 8th 2007
We were thinking of doing a boat trip around the islands of Zadar as there are some great day trips that stop on the islands and allow you to swim. Unfotunately the weather was a bit dodgy as a cold front, similar to baby fish-mouth, is sweeping up the country. We bugged out and headed to Pag, Pag, Croatia. Pag was described as void of vegetation and a bit of a moonscape, (which is the only bit I heard) Off we went and checked out Pag town when we arrived which is suppossed to be the lace-making capital of Croatia although they sell the lace from their homes and you kind of have to barge in to people's lounges to buy something.. so we didnt. ... read more
October 16th 2006
Well. Hello. Sorry its been such a long time coming. I did actually catch this blog up in Barcelona about 8 days ago, but the computer crashed and deleted all my work. Very annoying. So, Im currently in Croatia, with a key board where the keys for Z and Y are back to front, so I apologise if I get it wrong. But, back to where I left off last. We left Naxos and headed back to Athens on the ferry, and checked back into our hostel. We had nothing to do, and everything was closing, so we went to the cinema! We saw United 93, about the plane that crashed on 9/11, and in the middle of the film, the screen came up with INTERMISSION and the film stopped and the people walked out for ... read more
September 22nd 2006
Hi all, I know its been awhile but Ive been having too much fun!!!!!! I LOVE Croatia. Best so far. Yesterday sailed to the Island Rab, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Had a quick tour, went to markets, swam then boat back. Had yummy dinner, played pool then an early night. Today hired scooters & went from one end of the island to the other. I am sooooo buying a scooter when I get home. So much fun, got up to 60kms. Flying....lol Am locked out of my room at the moment, my roomie (Hazel) has gone for a scooter ride with the guy who owns the hire ones & she has the key. This place is totally awesome. I am definately coming back here one day. The most perfect weather, great water & loads of fun. Tomorrow ... read more
May 28th 2006
Bok! Things in our rental car are progressing northward. It's been quite fun and we have only a few more days of action. Again, no pictures but I promise I will backfill all of them when I get time after Plitvice, so the wait will be worth it because it will be complete with photos and small videos! Travel Update: After Korcula, we ferried back to Orebic and made it up the coast slowly towards Omis, where we slept (just outside of Split). We explored Krka National Park for the afternoon and then motored up to the island of Pag, staying in Pag town on Saturday night. We are going to stay here again on Sunday night and then head really early to Plitvice National park to explore Monday. Our car rental ends after that and ... read more
