36.13: Croatia: Plitvika Lakes, a hike into the interior followed by a high view of the lakes...and some extras.
Note: For those who struggle with English, the blog can now be read in many different languages. (See the bottom of the page to select a language.) We apologize should your language not be available. We were only able to translate something of the order of 60 languages as we are a little slow. 😏 A gentle opener. The largest of the park's waterfalls is also off the 'beaten track'. Plitvika Lakes is a major attraction, being a UNESCO recognized wonder. This recognition, on top of its great natural beauty makes it very popular and too busy for our liking. Therefore, on our second visit to the park, we headed on a hike through the forests instead of stopping at the lakes. The contrast was amazing. Thousands of people visiting the lakes and not a sole on the trails we walked. The reward for us was earned upon near-completion of the hike when we arrived at the park's largest waterfall. A couple were leaving and we had it to ourselves while we enjoyed breakfas...