Our Happy Place

When we were planning this trip, the one place Mona really wanted to come back to was Plitvice Lakes National Park. This was the favorite part of our previous trip to Croatia and it was magical.  I wrote about it here, doing my best to describe the park and capture what we were seeing.  However, this is one of those places that you must experience in order to truly understand.

This was the first time Doug and Laura have been here, so I asked them to share their thoughts about the day.

Laura writes, "We’ve been experiencing the history of Croatia’s Istrian area for a few days. It’s been fast paced so the idea of spending the day in a national park came right on time. As much as I love nature, nothing could have prepared me for the walking trails at Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Before you start the trail there’s an overlook showcasing a beautiful waterfall behind a stunning lake. I could feel my blood pressure easing simply by gazing at the scene.

The water is the most remarkable shade of blue and up close you can see straight to the bottom. We were surrounded by both sound and silence — babbling brooks, roaring waterfalls, gentle birdsong, and a soft quiet among the trees. It seemed every corner we turned brought another gorgeous waterfall.

It feels impossible to capture the magic in words other than to say standing in the presence of overwhelming beauty changes a person. We’re lucky to have experienced it."

We agree with Laura.  It is a life-changing experience.

Having fun with a long exposure