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LOVING THE ISLANDS OF HVAR AND KORČULA

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So glad the love I cherish for my birth island of Korcula, Croatia, spreads far and wide

Kim Natale's avatarKIM'S GAP YEAR

Arriving by boat from the island of Brač, we landed in Hvar Town (pronounced Var), Croatia’s answer to Cannes & Ibiza—a pretty place that is quite the party town in high season (which we happened to be smack dab in the middle of).

Hotel Adriana, overlooking the harbor, is very modern, well-located and air-conditioned (which we appreciated after the previous night’s hotel with no A/C).  After a dinner at the home of locals Mate & Michaela, just outside of town, we all got a good night’s sleep to prepare for the next day’s bike ride ride.

Our third day of riding (28 miles) would take us from Hvar Town northeast across the island of Hvar to the coastal town of Stari Grad.

Crossing through the middle of the island, we rode through Stari Grad Plain, a Unesco World Heritage site, which has remained virtually intact since it was colonized by…

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14 responses to “LOVING THE ISLANDS OF HVAR AND KORČULA”

  1. Ruben Demirjian Avatar
    Ruben Demirjian

    Muy Bello

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Beautiful indeed, Ruben thank you

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  2. Clare Flourish Avatar
    Clare Flourish

    It is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thanks Clare

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  3. Donald Miller Avatar
    Donald Miller

    I went directly to the article from my “blogs I follow page” and read it thinking it was you. Ha-ha. Well, somebody had a great time.

    Is that your island also?

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Yes Donald, Korcula is where I was born

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      1. Donald Miller Avatar
        Donald Miller

        It’s a beautiful place. One of the nicest I can imagine based on the images. I also like the way they bake food in open fire ovens (if I have that right).

        I read that pamphlet about Croatia and it helped me to better understand its location, its history, and its relationship with its neighbors.

        I was thinking earlier today about the rise of China, and I’m not so certain I think it’s a good thing. As bad as the US can be, it’s nver done anything as disgraceful as what China did to it’s best, brightest, and bravest young people in Tienanmen Square. It seems that the world has forgotten that atrocity–and it shouldn’t.

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      2. inavukic Avatar
        inavukic

        Yes Donald, the world shouldn’t forget any atrocity but it does if it suits some individuals in power it seems

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  4. Michael Silovic Avatar
    Michael Silovic

    We have one of the most beautiful country in the world with some of the most brightest and pleasant people that anyone could ever expect to meet. sadly our goverment is so blind to see all the beauty we posses. Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos and story.

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      inavukic

      Thank you Michael

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  5. Adrain Clarke Avatar
    Adrain Clarke

    Beautiful Pictures..Thanks for sharing…

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      inavukic

      Thank you Adrian

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  6. Steve Jelicic Avatar
    Steve Jelicic

    Love Hvar, my late father’s home island. Sorry but it is pronounced Hvar not simply Var. I struggled with those multi consonants and entertained my cousins repeatedly, until they encouraged me to pronounce it like a local as ‘for’ or better still ‘fuor’ with a super soft/lazy ‘u’. Either way Hvar, Korcula, Brac are a sensational part of the world.

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    1. inavukic Avatar
      inavukic

      Thanks Steve

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I was born in Croatia and live Australia. I have been described as a prominent figure known for my contribution to the Croatian and wider societies, particularly in the context of Croatia’s transition from communism to democracy, as well as for my many years of work as a clinical psychologist and Chief Executive Officer of government-funded services for people with disabilities, including mental health services, in Australia. In 1995, the President of the Republic of Croatia awarded me two Medals of Honor, the Homeland War Memorial Medal and the Order of the Croatian Trefoil for her special merits and her contribution to the founding of the Republic of Croatia.  I have been a successful blogger since 2011 and write extensively in the English-language on issues related to Croatian current affairs and democracy, as well as the challenges Croatia faced and still faces in its transition from communism. My goal is to raise awareness of these connections and issues worldwide.

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