Split, Croatia

We had such a blast in Split, Croatia!  Not only was it an absolutely beautiful city (full of life, unique architecture and yet still surrounded by nature), it did not feel infested by tourists like many other ports AND we had no idea what to expect when we got there!  Both Dubrovnik and Split were incredible because we thought they would be the “whatever” stops on our trip and they ended up EXCEEDING all expectations (or lack thereof). We also got to enjoy this city with some friends that we met on the NCL cruise.  We visited the markets, ate gelato  (anyone surprised?!) and spent a few hours sitting on one of their main streets people watching and soaking up our last few days of this once in a lifetime trip.  The buildings are so neat and the “boardwalk”-like strip along the sea is drop dead gorgeous.  There are plenty of adventures you can take here, too, but we chose to save some $$ that day and explored on our own.  If we go back to what they call the Dalmatian Coast some day (and I really hope we do), I want to take one of their infamous kayaking tours!