01 Nov 2024
Klaudia, our guide, and Marko, our driver gave us a day to remember. Klaudia was full if humour, facts, practical information and her use of the whatsap group to keep tabs on the 40-50 group inspired. The waterfalls at Krka national park are breathtaking, the sound of water a constant. Beware the wooden walkway - no rails most of the way and I imagine it could be quite dangerous if wet. It is mostly kevel but there are some steep sections, and some steps, towards the end. However there is a flat shorter trail. There was plenty of time to get a snack and a drink, admire the main waterfall and look at the solitary souvenir stand. Toilets at trail start (free) and trail end (1€).
We then took a 20/25 minute boat ride to the little town of Skradin. We only had time for a quick lunch and a perk at the harbour. The town might be livelier in season. End October, the only things open seemed to be food related. Part of the group then went on a 15 minute drive to a tiny village (pop. 60) for a wine tasting. There were 4 wines to taste, some cheese and bread to nibble (the begging cats enjoyed the (very mild) cheese more than the humans). Was nice to interact with fellow tourists though. We then returned to Skradin and picked up those who had passed another 90 minutes somehow, perhaps climbing up to the fortress or spending time on the nice looking town beach. The trip back to Split delayed by traffic and roadworks. We saw three young single travellers eating together later that evening having bonded over the wine.