Plitvice Lakes National Park, A Fairytale Land in Croatia
Plitvice Lakes National Park, A Fairytale Land in Croatia From Sarajevo, we drove north into Croatia. The farther we got from Sarajevo, the more beautiful the Bosnian countryside became. It was a lovely drive on a narrow road that meandered through hills and mountains, rivers and small villages. We saw people chopping wood in preparation for the winter, shepherds herding sheep and busy local markets with colorful fresh produce. We stopped in the scenic medieval town of Jajce. At the entrance to the town we saw a beautiful waterfalls, and then we walked into the walled fortress of the city to have a snack. After enjoying a delicious burek, we then continued our drive. We arrived at Plitvice Lakes late in the afternoon and checked into our hotel, which is about five kilometers from the park entrance. The next day we had a good breakfast and headed for the park. When I looked on the internet for ideas about how to visit the park, there were many suggestions. The worst su