The Istrian Peninsula
The morning light over the bay was fantastic and the occasional breaks in the clouds made me feel somewhat optimistic for the day, despite the rather dire forecast. It is good to be optimistic, but sadly we had a day with a lot rain, though temperatures were okay. I have to say that it did not spoil my day, but of course views of the many outlying islands would have certainly been spectacular on a clear day. This view reminded me very much of the view of Queen Charlotte Sounds in NZ. The drive over the mountains and through lush forests was lovely but a very windy road. I was pleased to be at the front of the bus. In Pula, we met up with guide Adriano, a very interesting and witty man from the area. It was fascinating to listen to the historical background of this region, which has changed nationality so frequently over the last centuries. Being so close to Italy, all signs are bilingual and apparently so is most of the population. We were fortunate enough to view the...