Camping in the National Park

Day 15

Debvrovnik, Croatia to Croatia via Bosnia

From the southerly point of Croatia to the northern National park which necessitated a pop into Bosnia! The map wasn't clear but as it turned out Bosnia has a tiny bit of the coast line on the Adriatic so we nipped through to head north within Croatia. A subtle change in the architecture of Croatia which appeared less shabby in comparison to Bosnia which looked tired and in need of some TLC. I suppose that's to be expected in light of their recent history. 

A fair days drive which took us up into the National park Plitvicka Jezera. The aqua lagoons and jaw dropping waterfalls where waiting for us. We arrived late afternoon and decided to chill out with a BBQ at camp. Not everyone had made it with some teams choosing a coastal campsite. We were joined by Trigger and the "Manns", Team Kia, Ralf and Deno, The Swed's , Team Milly, Lucy and James and the Mowlems Chris and Steve. Mowlem Mob had visited the Plitvice falls and after seeing their pictures and hearing how amazing their experience had been our minds were made up. We were going tomorrow. All but Team Kia couldn't resist either. Sadly Deno has developed gout so walking for a couple of hours was not going to be an option. 

Being in the hills in a lush green National Park meant a very cold night. I struggled to sleep and just couldn't get warm and stay warm even with socks, trousers, hoodie and additional blanket. We still hadn't found a replacement air bed for Nik so thanks to Lucy and James he borrowed their foam seat's from their van again.

A chilled night with Tash and I sampling local Peach snaps and after James had been on a hunt team Milly enjoyed a Cherry Brandy or 2. The boys all enjoying their new found beer from what typically looks like a coke bottle. The Swed's were having exhaust problems and spent most of the evening with their car jacked up and supported by a bench made out of logs! Craig was more than a little concerned. Ralf had found himself an ice cream which just had to be bought. I know it's the small things but by being called "Bum" the ice cream gave us all a good laugh.

Tomorrow we're on to................