In the land of the giants

Dubrovnik, Croatia, June 11, 2010

So, back home in Austin, I’m a fairly tall fellow at about 6’3”. But after we arrived in Zagreb, Croatia, a couple days ago, we both noticed that the folks here tend to be BIG. Seems like I’m about average height here (maybe a little above average, but not much), and Robin seems relatively short compared to many of the women. Other than that, however, we felt right at home in Zagreb. It’s the capital of the country, a university town, surrounded by hills and mountains, and it even has a river running right through the middle – all very much like Austin.

There is a very lively street life that goes on all day long (and well into the night) at the cafes, bars and restaurants that line the streets and boulevards. We spent our time wandering, admiring the architecture, shopping a bit, with frequent stops for refreshment and people-watching.

We only had a short time to explore Zagreb, just a day and a half, but really enjoyed it and would have stayed another day if we hadn’t already made flight reservations to Dubrovnik.

Here in Dubrovnik, it’s sunny and warm. The town is perched on the cliffs overlooking the Adriatic Sea, and is fairly small – I don’t imagine that more than a few thousand people live in the old town (not including us tourists!).

We’ve got five nights here, and are looking forward to being in one place for a bit. Today, we’re taking a ferry to Lokrum, a small island just off the coast, for some swimming and exploring.