53km
It took some time and some patience to find the right place to camp for the first time on the coast. Of course, we had to be right next to sea. We wanted to be able to jump in from our tents, but in such a populated area this proved quite difficult. None the less, we found a really good spot in an olive grove, on top of a cliff overlooking the sea, Izola and Koper in the distance. Waking to this was wonderful.
Campsite in an olive grove on cliff above the sea in Isola, Slovenia
View of Koper from near our Campsite in Isola, Slovenia
We rode through the old city of Piran, went sightseeing for a few, and stopped for an espresso, which for three table spoons of coffee lasted for over an hour. Ugh. Service in tourist destinations is, almost always, predictably poor.
Piran, Slovenia
Jowita rolling acroos the cobbles in Old town Piran
The best children's tri-cycle we have seen....make them work for you!
Main Square in Piran, Slovenia
We crossed the border into Croatia, the first time we have had to show someone our passport at a border since beginning our journey.
Lunch break along the coast in Umag, Croatia
At lunch, we began to discuss our ideal seaside campsite. Obviouslly, it had to be by the sea, close enough to go for a swim. It needed to have plenty of dry wood to make a fire. It needed a good sunset and we needed a bottle of Croatian wine.
One of our best Camps
Sunset Camp near Mareda
Tobias prepares the fire at sunset near Mareda, Croatia
Going for a morning swim out our front door near Mareda, croatia
Yeah, we pretty much nailed it!
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February 21, 2010 at 10:01 pm
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