As the final voting for new president of Croatia on Sunday 11 January nears, the electoral blackout has begun. And so, all I can say is to wish for the voters to find their way to the home they wish to have through voting. A home that unites all of its people whether they live in Croatia or abroad, a home that will not have such unacceptably high percentages of people living in poverty, a home that will not have such high and debilitating percentages unemployed, a home that has its clear vision as part of the democratic world and invests visible efforts into getting rid of the destructive political protectionism inherited from the communist totalitarianism of former Yugoslavia, a home that will put a stop to harsh and unfair bank account blockages for the unfortunate citizens in difficulties with debts and release the capacity for the people affected by the blockages to feed themselves … I could say much more about the vision of the Croatian home that existed in the early 1990’s when, for this vision, Croats paid dearly through Serb-aggression and the war of aggression against freedom and self-determination…May the beautiful lighthouses of Croatia guide every voter’s mind and decision on Sunday 11 January and bring Croatia back onto the righteous path of democratic freedom, economic recovery and unity towards finally working at completing or achieving to the fullest the common goals set way back in 1990!  Ina Vukic, Prof. (Zgb); B.A., M.A.Ps. (Syd)

Here are some lighthouses in Croatia – traveling North to South – click on image to enlarge and enjoy even more!

Savudrija (Northwest Istria, Croatia)
Lighthouse Savudrija Croatia

Sv Ivan na pučini (St John on open sea/ Rovinj Istria, Croatia)

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Porer (near Pula, Istria, Croatia)

Lighthouse Porer Croatia

Veli Rat (Big Headland/ Dugi Otok Island Croatia)

Veli Rat lighthouse Croatia

Tajer (National Park Kornati Island, Croatia)

Tajer lighthouse Croatia

Prišnjak (Prisnjak/ island of Murter, Croatia)

Prisnjak lighthouse Croatia

Sv Petar (St Peter/ Makarska Riviera, Croatia)

St Peter lighthouse Croatia

Pločica (Plocica/ Island of Korcula, Croatia)

Plocica lighthouse Croatia

Struga (Lastovo island, Croatia)

Struga lighthouse Croatia

Sušac (Susac/ Island of Susac, Croatia)

Susac lighthouse Croatia

Palagruža (Palagruza/Croatia’s most remote island catch Ferry from Korcula)

palagruza lighthouse Croatia

Sv Andrija (St Andrew/Dubrovnik Croatia)

St Andrew lighthouse Croatia

Host (Island of Vis, Croatia)

Host lighthouse Croatia

30 responses to “Croatia: Presidential Elections And The Light Of Lighthouses”

  1. john flanagan Avatar

    Ina,
    Thank You for sharing these thoughts and these absolutely beautiful photographs.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Love them too, John! Nothing like lighthouses to bring us “down to Earth” 🙂

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  2. Michael Silovic Avatar
    Michael Silovic

    I have a lot of concern abut ballot counting. When you have an incumbent president assuring people that he will be re-elected when the run off was less then one per cent it has to smell of corruption of the ballot count. This needs to be watched very carefully. I hope that Croats voted for Kolinda and start a new journey on the road to success.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      I agree, Michael – and I do trust figures will be overwhelmingly in favour of Kolinda, otherwise there may just be a revolutionary move to get rid of communist mindset once and for all

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  3. Carol Balawyder Avatar

    What a beautiful metaphor to use the lighthouse to guide Croatians in their choice of a new president. These photos show the beauty of your country. 🙂

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Carol 🙂

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  4. Aliosa Avatar

    Superbe locatii ! 🙂
    Felicitari pentru postare ! 🙂

    Cu respect,
    Aliosa.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Aliosa 🙂

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      1. Aliosa Avatar

        🙂 🙂 🙂

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  5. Christy Birmingham Avatar

    Lighthouses are a great way to stabilize us, aren’t they? Thank you for the quality posts, Ina!

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      I think so too, Christy – they simbolise much more than warning to ships and sailors 🙂

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  6. Russel Ray Photos Avatar

    Happy new year and best wishes to you and yours for health, happiness, peace & prosperity in 2015!

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Aw, thank you Russel, many great wishes to you too – have a wonderful New Year!

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  7. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    As Carol said above, what a beautiful and fitting metaphor.
    But I have a lot of concern about the outcome of the elections…I would not put it past Josipovic and those who work for/around him to use dirty tactics. I know that people want change. No one is so dumb, so blinded, that they cannot eventually see the root of their problems. But there is still a population in Croatia that refuses to open their eyes, there are still those who are too apathetic to do anything political and it makes me really concerned and anxious.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      True, Kat – people sometimes need rude awakenings but let’s hope it won’t come to that and Kolinda will win 🙂

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  8. davidprosser Avatar

    I hope the people of Croatia make a decision that leads to a bright future for then and for the Country. One that removes any corruption from Government and that leads the people into full democracy and peace with all it’s neighbours.
    xxx Huge Hugs Ina xxx

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Woohoo, David – they have 🙂

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  9. Marice Pelletier-Kazulin and Tonci Kazulin Avatar

    Hello Ina:
    Kept an eye on Paris this morning, and now waiting to hear about Croatia… Let’s hope for the best – go Kolinda!
    Fingers crossed.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      GREAT news for Croatia, Marice. with first woman president

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  10. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar

    What a wonderful New Year’s wish to impart for all Ina.. And you have given us the Light of Hope.. along with your beautiful images of Light houses.. Croatia is indeed a beautiful homeland.. Thank you for sharing..
    Blessings Sue

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you and bless you too.

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  11. timelesslady Avatar

    The photographs of lighthouses are beautiful. Congratulations on your first woman president.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Life’s grand, timelesslady – thank you 🙂

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  12. Graham Stephen Avatar

    A lovely selection of lighthouses!

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Graham

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  13. Iñigo Boy Avatar

    Beautiful photos!

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Inigo Boy 🙂

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  14. Heartafire Avatar
    Heartafire

    Most interesting article, Ina, thank you!

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you, Hollie – cheers

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        Heartafire

        Cheers Ina, lovely blog!

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I’m Ina

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.