Where in the world is Jessica Irwin

Well the trip that brought me here was as unforgettable as I could have imagined. Swimming in crystal warm water clear water with amazing people. The location was a small island off of Brodarica, Croatia called Krapanj (the J is silent), it is known for it's sea sponges, someone mentioned that the hotel we were in used to be a sponge processing factory. The hotel was nice, as you should have seen in the previous picture, I had an amazing view. I had to sleep with the window open though, for some reason, my room did not have any air conditioning. I tolerated it fine however, it came with a fan and it was lovely to sleep with the window open. I was woken right at the correct time everyday by the sun streaming through the ... read more

Today I start my travel to Croatia, I slept in a little, had my last breakfast at the pension, packed up and headed out. I went back to the market to pick up some more bread, fruit and cheese, unfortunately, there was no farmers market this time. I caught a bus to Salzberg, then picked up my train to Zagreb. I had ended up with a first class ticket since it was less expensive than the second class ticket because it could not be exchanged. Once I got to Salzberg I had a yummy falafal gyro and got to sit in the first class lounge while I waited for my train. I had a nice compartment with 4 seats, very comfortable. When I got into my reserved compartement, there was a lady that was stretched out ... read more

The next morning the fire was still burning in Hallstat, Madame Sydler said that there was another salt mine at Altaussee, I could take the train and then a bus to get there. I have been listening to a book about salt, in preparation to go to a salt mine, so I decided I did not want to miss the opportunity if I could help it. At the TI they told me that there is not a direct bus, I would have to take a taxi, they have a 'cheap' taxi service in Bad Ausee, 9.50 euro each way. I pondered what to do, I really wanted to go to a salt mine. The next train was a few mins or a couple of hours, I decided to take my time and walk around Bad Goisern, ... read more

Monday August, 20th Zugspitze was worth the trip, panoramic views of the Alps and surrounding area. There are a few steps to get there from the main train station. First, you take a train up to the base of the mountain to Lake Eibsee ( you have to change trains half way up), then you get on a cable car that holds 100 people (this recently opened last December) or you take another train that takes 45 mins to the Glacier below the top and then another cable car to the top. I chose the cable car because I read it was better and it only takes 10 minutes. The cable car goes basically straight up to the top of the mountain, 2900 meters, I am sure the pics do not do it justice, but it ... read more

Here are some pictures!... read more