Split, Croatia

The old town was built inside of Diocletian's ancient palace.  There are ruins all over the old town.  However, some of the sites such as the crypt, baptistery, etc were pretty lame to see because nothing was really there to see.  We didn't even see any skeletons or anything AND they charged to be disappointed.  Oh well, only going to Split once in my life, so gotta try.

 

Bell tower for the little church.

Jag standing near the main square area.

Anya being a penguin.

Noah

Honestly!!  This is how Anya looked most of the day!

Jag

Noah checking out a Croatian band.  He is funny.  If he is interested in something, he usually just walks up and checks it out without hesitation.  I had to tell him not to go any closer while they were playing.

The little monster actually looks sweet here.  NOT.

Underground part of the palace that is now more of a shopping area.

Big statue of Ivan.   The guy who first taught/made the Croatian language.  He apparently has a lucky toe because it is rubbed shiny.

Darin going in one of the many city gates.

I love the laundry that hangs all around these old walls.  Who knew that I would find laundry quaint instead of a dreadful task?  I don't see my own clothesline as cute.

Davis and Christian

Split was good, but we all prefer Dubrovnik if we were to visit Croatia again.  Croatia is a country worth visiting.  It would be super great without a screaming little girl and hot, whiny children.  They only want ice cream.  The older boys actually like to see and shop, but with the younger 3 we often end up dragging them through various countries taking pictures so that one day we can tell them all about it.  I think that eventually it will be good for them, but for now they just want ice cream!