Croatia Trip - Day 11 and 12 - Pula

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Our bus from Plitvice scheduled departure time was 6.45am.  We got up very early, swallowed our breakfast quick and got delivered to the bus stationed.  Bus waiting at the middle usually took longer than expected.  We first went to Karlovac and changed another bus to Pula, the very southern end of the peninsula, Istria.  Thanks to our landlady in Plitvice.  Without her advice prior to the departure, we would not be able to find the information over the internet.  It's a long and winding trip to Pula.


We booked Apartments Arena via Hostelbookers.  It's huge with high ceiling and much light.  The biggest advantage is it's next to the Arena, Roman Amphitheatre.  We could easily take shots of the number one attraction, day and night.  One can walk to and within the old town easily. There are many touristic shops and restaurants.  When you arrive at the main square, you can admire the beauty composing by the town hall, Roman Temple and the lay back atmosphere.   Just breath in the air and relaxed.



Continue the street to the other end, you will see a Roman Arch standing there over centuries, welcoming and farewelling guests to the town.   Richer building stand outside the arch.  One can shop in some internationally renowned shops. 


If you are interested in swimming, take a bus to a nearby resort.  The fare was as expensive or even more expensive than an European town.  There is a public beach.  We swam with many families on a weekday.  We were lack of money.  All our dinners were cooked at home.   Nearby were two small supermarkets.   We went to a big one after our swim.  Do shop Croatian wine.  The whites are very good.


The next day was very windy.  The arena was our first programme.  At the basement it showed history, sketches of the building and old pots.  We strolled along the town, the port, saw some ruins and churches.  Among all I preferred the Romanesque style one.  Pula is pretty small.  Apart from the Arena, the other major reason to visit is the nearby Brijuni Islands where a national park sits.  It is also Tito's beloved island.




Location: Pula, Croatia

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