Thursday, August 17, 2006
14 August, 2006
We left lovely Trogir and got to Split. A 'biggish' City so we found a parking as soon as we could and walked into the city. It just so happened that we parked by the Park Hotel situated right on the beach but it was a bit above our budget. We followed the water into the town and started our search for accommadation. We went to a few hotels and then someone found us and offered us an Apartment. Well, we went to look for sh-ts and grins but knew it would probably not be great. On the way we saw a sign saying Villa Varos and we took a right. It was a lovely place and the owner Joanne was so friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and the beds are the best!
We then spent the rest of the day browsing around the City and we took a walk along the water towards a park. Well, this not only led us to amazing beaches and views but a whole new world away from the buzzing city. We started to run, since we hadn't done that in a month or so, and we ran and ran until we finally were running throught this amazing greenbelt. It was all along the water on the one side and the forest and greenery on the other. No cars were allowed and there was a wonderful footpath the whole way. Many people were cycling and walking along the path in the shade under the beautiful trees. We did a full circle and were back on the other side of the park very near to where we were staying in the oldest part of the town. As we walked back to the villa my muscles were aching and I knew that would be tomorrow's problem.
We had a shower and headed for dinner. Well, that was an experience and a half. It was the busiest night of the year because the following day was an Italian bank holiday and everyone was out celebrating. We could not find a restaurant, they were all full and when we did find one the service was shocking. We eventually found one and they seated us inside and Rich walked straight out because it was so smokey. Everybody smokes all the time and everywhere and even the waiters and owners smoke in the kitcken. It is crazy! We finally did eat at 22h00 and it was terrible. So if you want to eat in Split you shopuld either go early or be prepared to wait because the restaurants are tiny and service is bad! There are plenty coffee bars and ice-cream parlours everywhere. We had a good day after all.
We left lovely Trogir and got to Split. A 'biggish' City so we found a parking as soon as we could and walked into the city. It just so happened that we parked by the Park Hotel situated right on the beach but it was a bit above our budget. We followed the water into the town and started our search for accommadation. We went to a few hotels and then someone found us and offered us an Apartment. Well, we went to look for sh-ts and grins but knew it would probably not be great. On the way we saw a sign saying Villa Varos and we took a right. It was a lovely place and the owner Joanne was so friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and the beds are the best!
We then spent the rest of the day browsing around the City and we took a walk along the water towards a park. Well, this not only led us to amazing beaches and views but a whole new world away from the buzzing city. We started to run, since we hadn't done that in a month or so, and we ran and ran until we finally were running throught this amazing greenbelt. It was all along the water on the one side and the forest and greenery on the other. No cars were allowed and there was a wonderful footpath the whole way. Many people were cycling and walking along the path in the shade under the beautiful trees. We did a full circle and were back on the other side of the park very near to where we were staying in the oldest part of the town. As we walked back to the villa my muscles were aching and I knew that would be tomorrow's problem.
We had a shower and headed for dinner. Well, that was an experience and a half. It was the busiest night of the year because the following day was an Italian bank holiday and everyone was out celebrating. We could not find a restaurant, they were all full and when we did find one the service was shocking. We eventually found one and they seated us inside and Rich walked straight out because it was so smokey. Everybody smokes all the time and everywhere and even the waiters and owners smoke in the kitcken. It is crazy! We finally did eat at 22h00 and it was terrible. So if you want to eat in Split you shopuld either go early or be prepared to wait because the restaurants are tiny and service is bad! There are plenty coffee bars and ice-cream parlours everywhere. We had a good day after all.
# posted by Heidi & Richard's travels @ 3:39 AM 
