As we head into our final week in Croatia, we've been
scrambling to hit all of the remaining “must-see” items on our list (yes, we are still
making lists!) We recently took a bus trip to Pag, an island known
for its salt fields, moon-like landscapes, and cheese. It’s about 30 miles north
of Zadar, where the mountains meet the sea.
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| Serious commitment to salt. |
My eyes were glued to the windows during the entire bus ride. In less than an hour, we transitioned from fertile coastal valleys, to scrub brush and
pine trees, to a desolate, rocky coastline with mountain views. Amazing! Here
are some photos of the scenery as we crossed the bridge onto Pag
island:
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| The "moon-like" landscape of Pag Island. |
Pag itself was a pretty sleepy town, with a small harbor and
pebbly beaches:
At times, the strong sunshine and rocky hills reminded us of a day at the lake in Arizona (minus the brown water, inflatable rafts, and Bud Light.)
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| Watching the clouds roll in over the harbor |
Which brings me to the final noteworthy event of the day -- I discovered my “Favorit” beverage!
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| At 0.2L and 50 cents, this is the perfect Natalie-sized drink! |
