Croatia, Slovenia & Montenegro

December 10, 2017 to January 4, 2018

We never once thought of vacationing in the country of Croatia.  Since our Mt Pleasant Rotary Club hosted an exchange student from Romania, I have wanted to visit Romania, but never considered the nearby independent countries of the former Yugoslavia. 

However, when your daughter is vacationing there for her Christmas/winter Holiday vacation, why not join her.  This all developed in late November.  We  had a very short time to get all “our ducks in a row”. 

We will be flying into the capital city of Croatia, Zagreb – had never heard of this city, renting a car and driving to Split.  We will be joining friends of Cherie’s in Split – never heard of this city either.   This is completely new territory for us. People ask what locations in the world are still on our bucket list – this was not one, but we are ready to explore. 

When beginning to plan, I receive word that my only living uncle in Pennsylvania is not doing well, plus Cal wants me to see the Mummer’s Parade in Philadelphia on New Year’s Day, while our son still lives in Philadelphia.  The way kids are mobile, you never know how long he will be there!!  How can we see my uncle, go the Croatia and attend the Mummer’s Parade?  Multi-city plane tickets increase the price. Our solution – drive to PA so we can see my uncle, see Tony before Christmas, and fly to Croatia from of Philadelphia (considerable savings).  We will return to Philadelphia before New Year’s Day, attend the Parade on New Year’s Day, and visit with Tony until we leave Jan 3, arriving back in Iowa on Jan 4, 2018.  Plans are final, and tickets are bought!