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July 24th 2022

Published: July 29th 2022

Why Rijeka? Jeff has always wanted to dive at the Kantrida Swimming Complex, which features a spectacular world class springboard and platform diving facility with the Adriatic Sea as a backdrop. So, when the Croatian Masters Diving Championship was scheduled for at a time that did not clash with school, he eagerly signed up for the meet. To get to Rijeka, we took a short flight from Berlin. Rij... Read Full Entry

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Siewch

About Me: I am a native of Singapore and a professional expat. Since leaving Singapore in 1994, my life journey has taken me first to Bangkok, then to Manchester UK, and then to the United States - starting with Los Angeles, then Honolulu, then Silver Spring, MD, and then back to Honolulu. I took some time off from work between July 2017 and March 2018 to travel and reflect (check out my Midlife Crisis Flashpacking series). I'm now back in the corporate world with a renewed attitude towards life and work. I plan to take another extended trip ... full info

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The Good: Our Day Trips to Rijeka

View from outside our accommodation.

The Good: Our Day Trips to Rijeka

View from outside our accommodation.

The Good: Trsat Castle

The Nugent Mausoleum.

The Good: Trsat Castle

The Nugent family crest.

The Good: Trsat Castle

We looked up what this basilisk may be, and we learned it may be a cockatrice. Google it.

The Good: Trsat Castle

Artistic shot of contrails up in the sky in contrast with the old castle.

The Good: Trsat Castle

The church next to the castle.

The Good: Trsat Castle

The church next to the castle.

The Good: Trsat Castle

The church next to the castle.

The Good: Trsat Castle

Sunset from the castle.

The Good: Opatija

This was billed as "American Garden". I don't recognize anything particularly American about this spot.

The Good: Opatija

Church of the Annunciation.

The Good: Opatija

Church of the Annunciation.

17th August 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Master Diver
I've enjoyed reading this blog. What a great diving center.

17th August 2022

Siewch
Siewch

Great Waterfront
Thanks for your comment. What impressed me about Rijeka and the surrounding area is that much of their waterfront is taken up by public space… much more than what we see here in the US.

11th September 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Insouciant
I must admit, I had to look up the meaning of that word! Good to see the pigeons just casually going about their business! Amazing diving, well done Jeff on all those medals! I think I would also have liked Rijeka, I like gritty. And the Computer Museum and Bistro with 80s music would also have been right up my street! Looks like you had an amazing time in Croatia Siewch, good to read about it 😊

11th September 2022

Siewch
Siewch

Gritty
I suspect you would like Rijeka. I definitely enjoy cities that are a little rough around the edges… they just seem more real. Thanks for following my travels.

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