Most of the days I had the luck to spend by the Adriatic I just watched the sea, sitting on the rocky shore or wrapped up in blankets from the balcony... And went for long walks of course, on the Lungomare, a path that runs right by the sea.
One of the things I fell for in the Opatija area is that it's seeped in history. It used to be the riviera of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, so there are plenty of gorgeous old buildings and signs of a multicultural history.
I have to admit two of my favourite things to take pictures of are decay and cats.
Now, the Opatija Riviera has both, and in plenty!
There's also a gorgeous park, the Angiolina, which is actually an arboretum with interesting plants from all over the globe. This is where I walked to on one of my days away in my beloved chequered dress, which you can't see I bundled up so much.:)
(I love how my camera decided to focus on the stones in the foreground.)
This statue is one of my favourites ever. It's of Isadora Duncan, the celebrated dancer, who wrote in her diary that the Opatija palm trees influenced her fluid dance moves...
Oh, James Joyce was here too of course, maybe visiting when he lived in Pula or Trieste, or both... Any Joyceans out there? :)
Here's a link to Opatija's website where you can read more about the history and places in rather amusing English, if you're interested!
Outfit 1 -
Promod skirt, H&M top, C&A clip on earrings, Calzedonia tights, Vagabond shoes.
Outfit 2 -
thrifted dress and jacket, Calzedonia tights, scarf bought in an underpass, Doc Martens.
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Wow, it looks so lovely there! Really cool photos, I love the one of you looking at the lock on the door :)
Love that polka dot skirt! Such pretty pics, especially that last one of the flower :)
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Great photos!! Love your jacket!
xx
Giovanna
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I REALLY want to visit now. It is so beautiful. I love old historical places with beautiful architecture. You look so pretty in both of the outfits you chose :]
What lovely old buildings... the stories they could tell! love your polka dotted skirt!
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I love your polkadot skirt and the pink scarf with denim dress, Madeline...! The pictures of the park look so pretty, what a fabulous place!!
Catherine x
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Oooh, lovely photos! I love your polka dot skirt and pink scarf <3
Trendy Teal
lovely photos. great polka dot skirt.
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ola
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Croatia is on my to-visit list as well! I've heared it's great to explore the country with a camper =) on internet the Opatija area is discribed as "a riviera", sounds so exotic! x
The pics are amazing!! Love the first photo :)
xoxo
The first pic is so lovley, you look like a delicate flower, so romantic
Lovely pics, love the old building
Just wonderful
Ariane
I feel like I'm taking mini tours in a lot of your posts and it's great! You have some lovely shots this time around. (: Are you missing your hair for warmth?
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That skirt is adorable! Really pretty pictures.
And thank you so much for leaving such a sweet comment on my blog!
I've read Dubliners and I really didn't enjoy it that much but everybody is telling me I should read Ulysses first - so no prejudice! This looks like a lovely lovely trip. xxx
these pictures are pretty, such nice scenery!
Thank you, and thanks for bearing with my photographical diary and even liking it! :)
Hehe, I'm always interested in rust, as you know. :D
Thank you Annie!
Oh, I'm so glad these pictures whetted your appetite for Croatia! :)
Thank you! I'm sure they could tell some pretty interesting stories! :)
Thank you! :)
It indeed is! It used to be the Riviera of the Monarchy at the turn of the century! There are lots of people with campers, but staying in small pensions and b&bs, or renting a room from an old lady is also fun, if you prefer a shower in the morning! :)
Thank you Gaby!
That's so nice of you to say! :)
No, not at all! :) Sunshine is more of an issue - I make sure the back of my neck is always covered, as it used to be when I had long hair, so I won't get sunstruck.
Perfect, thank you! :)
You're welcome, Vanessa! :)
I much prefer Ulysses, but it's not an easy read! Listening to the audiobook and reading the book at the same time makes it much easier though. I dabbled in Finnegan's Wake too, but that's quite impossible to read as a real book! :D I still remember phrases from it though, it's beautiful language.
Thanks Doll!
Gorgeous pics!!
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