I don’t remember the name of the restaurant. It’s was somewhere local and casual that was walking distance the concierge recommended and the food was so good. We were all just picking at each other’s plates because everything was really delicious and fresh! In fact, we haven’t eaten anything that wasn’t good here in Croatia! 

As soon as we settled our stuffs in the rooms we jumped into the pools and checked out the beach. It was a quite the work out going up and down the steep stairs to the beach but once you’re down there, the water was beautiful, just the right temperature and there was also a cave to explore. It’s also fun to watch people jumping off the cliffs!

We are staying at this beautiful Villa Orabelle and we have the most amazing terrance with the view. Our rooms are connected by hall way so it feels like a two bedroom unit. This is our home for the next 4 nights!

We enjoyed this 3 hour drive to Dubrovik not just because the scenic was so beautiful but also because our driver named Buddy was so knowledgeable about Croatia’s culture, history and the current issues we learned so much about his country. I could tell he is really proud of his land and loves living here. He also shared us about his family and how he grew up, we just enjoyed talking with him the whole ride. Andrew, who initially was sitting in the back of the van, actually moved up to the front passenger side so he could talk to closely. He seemed like such a hard working, honest young man and towards the end of the conversations, Andrew was even giving him financial “advices” too. 🙂 It was so nice meeting you Buddy!

Our driver asked us if we wanted to stop by to taste the freshest oysters from this lady that sells on the side of the high way in Mali Stone bay. Yes please! They were so delicate and fresh and the cherry on the top was the price. They were a dollar each!! When I ordered and finished 2 dozens myself, they were laughing at me. I didn’t tell them I could more. 😉

We had to drive through Bosnia. Pretty cool!

Spent a half day in this beautiful city of Split before our driver picked us up to go to our next destination, Dubrovnik! 

Our driver picked us up and we’re heading to our next destination, Split!

We had our last breakfast here @ Palace Elisabeth and it’s been a wonderful stay. I have to say it is the most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed in… I’ll really miss this place, food and people here.

This morning I woke up before sunrise and climbed the stairs to the top of the island where the castle is. On my way up, I was lead to pray for the people of Croatia. I was deeply touched by how genuinely nice and warm the people are here. Everyone whom we came encounter with, all of them were super friendly and just so genuine. I wanted to send my blessing prayers to the people of God living here, and also wondering/asking God how many of His people are here… While I was praying and walking around the streets, I felt the blessing of God filling my heart… Then to my surprise, on my way down, I could hear people singing hymns. I thought at first, it was a music coming from a house or something, then I came to a stop. There was a Sunday worship going on inside this small church and people were spilled out on to the square in front of it because the church was packed inside. People are standing outside worshiping. Praying and praising. I stood there in awe and joined them for a little while before I left. What a blessing that I got to witness this! That I could join in worship with my family here. What a glorious morning. 

The other streets were still empty…