Leaving Ravenna and San Marino behind we again crossed the Adriatic to Zadar, Croatia, where we were met by our guide Eduardo.
Zadar is a walled city dating back many centuries, with remnants of multiple conquerors in sight. Notice the winged lion over the city gate entrance....Venice was here. As was Rome...
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| Sea Organ |
There are two features which set Zadar apart from the rest of the world:
The Sea Organ contains pipes and openings which, when played upon by the winds and waves, emit beautiful haunting and soothing tones. Sun Salutation is an effect rendered by multiple solar panels inlaid in the concrete structure of the beach. The lights play and the children dance. (Click on the link and watch both.)
A Roman column later used by the people as a "shaming pillar", to which the offender was chained and left for a period of penance, similar to the way stocks were used in later times.
The next day: more of Croatia, a beautiful country of which we knew so little but have already grown to appreciate and enjoy.
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