Plitvice Lakes National Park
We missed the exit to Plitvice and promptly got lost. We drove on into the mountains, and for while it seemed like there was no getting out – just uncomfortable dirt trails, trees growing without human interference, no cell phone coverage, and multiple landmine signs with bold red skulls between leaves. It was endless. It was beautiful. And it was unnerving.
When we did finally get out, thirty-five minutes off schedule, we were greeted by a blast of green. Bright, fresh, green-green. Plitvice screaming, “hello spring!”
We took our usual hike – route H, starting at the upper lakes and heading towards the lower, stopping in between for a hot lunch (obviously) and coffee.
At the time, I didn’t think the green would match up to the red-orange brilliance of autumn; I tend to be a little bit biased when it comes to the red-orange. It did, and how!
There was a little rain in the air, not as much as the morning forecast had threatened though. Most of the rain was caught by the canopy of green. The few drops that fell through got jumbled up in the waterfall spray. So we (I) didn’t have much to complain.
And the water was crazy. It usually is, but still, here, have a closer look – it is that clear, that clean and that blue-green. And yeah, the fish tend to get really big. So big that at times they even scare the ducks away (probably did when this shot was taken).
This picture is taken closer to the end. When Vivek was taking this shot, I was rambling on about how perfect it would be to have a house on that patch of ground (that olive patch was actually big enough to hold a house) between the water. I can’t get that imaginary house out of my head.
And that tiny dot on the ramp is my brother. No, really it is. We had almost finished out hike, when he ran back (okay, not ran but walked really, really quickly) down for this shot. If it didn’t involve so much activity, I’d have considered it too.
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- - May 21, 2010
Is this Place in India?? Stunning photos though.
No Dilip, this is a national park in Croatia. Thanks for stopping by.
Gorgeous pics Neha! Didn’t know Croatia was so beautiful
Thanks Sabera. It’s a stunning, stunning country.
This was one of my favorite places in Croatia! I would love to see the red-orange sometime. Actually I’m sure it’s beautiful in winter too, under snow.
Yeah, if I were to choose just one stop in Croatia, this would be it.
I’ll be adding more photos soon, but if you’re interested in some autumn photos – http://www.flickr.com/photos/14287793@N05/sets/72157623091855209/
This place looks lovely. I’ve seen pictures of it before, but I didn’t know where it was. Thanks for sharing!
It really is. I’ve been there 3-4 times before and yet it never gets boring!
So pretty, Neha! I’ll put this on my “must visit someday” list
Hopefully someday comes around sooner than later …
Great photos…and writing, of course! Wow, that is some trip your brother made down to the bottom. It must have taken him half an hour to get there. It looks like you’re photographing him from a plane.
Actually it didn’t take him long at all! Around seven-ten minutes and that was it. It would have taken me about half an hour though
What a beautiful spot! It’s been so long since I was in Croatia. I only have traveled along the coast. Hopefully I can go back for more.
Wow, that is just too beautiful!! I can’t wait to visit Croatia (though it won’t be for some time!)
oh my god, this place looks absolutely incredible. thanks for a glimpse at a place that was entirely off my radar.