Krka Falls - 7 September

We changed our plans for Krka Falls as we found the arrangements at Plitvice Lakes made for a very long day.  Instead of the shuttle bus pickup at 7.30am and collect at 4pm, we arranged for a driver through our now regular service Adriatic transfers.  Driver David had previously transported Kate to Zagreb, and Sam on a diving trip.  This day we had David's father, who was also very friendly and  direct in what we have become accustomed to as a very Croatian way of communicating.  For example, 
Have you take a photo from this spot?  Take one now.
Seeing me putting on long sleeved sun shirt as we got out of car: This is not necessary.  You don't need that.
Why are you walking over there? I have shown you the best place for the photo.

Driving as always is an experience, best not viewed closely for long periods.  As we were hurtling along the highway at high speed,  with several trucks oncoming, he decided to write on his business card to give me.  JMJ!  I couldn't watch.

from the boat on the way to the falls

It was very hot walking along the waterfalls, but the views were worth it.  

 We had lunch at Krka before heading back to meet our driver.  Sam tackled a very substantial steak while I opted again for fish.  Good choices all round, apart from the "premium" wine Sam chose.

sign at the boat jetty. we agreed

After Krka, he drove us to a very hidden-away lookout spot.  The view was amazing with Plitvice lakes in the foreground, and the Adriatic sea in the background.  Unfortunately the middle of the day was not the best time for photos, so they are all a bit glary.    

Plitvice Lakes in foreground and Adriatic sea in back

Looking back on the flag from the lookout.

Driving up to the lookout were stone structures with a cross on top.  These turned out to be the Stations of the Cross, set around 100m apart, giving a 1.2km trek up a hot and rocky path to complete this Catholic ritual.  Not for me, thanks. 

The church at the end of Stations of the Cross.  A barren, stony place.