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Croatia-Slovenia Biking/Sightseeing Trip, Sept. 2-21, 2007

In September a group of 20 Hikanbykers and friends went on a cycling trip to Croatia, led by Arleen Sakamoto and supported by Vermont Bike Tours (VBT).  Some of the group also went on to Slovenia for a sightseeing extension.  The Dalmatian coast of Croatia is spectacularly beautiful, with clear, bright blue water and endless vistas of its more than 1000 islands.  The atmosphere along the coast is very Mediterranean, especially the food, which consists primarily of the freshest fish and shellfish you can imagine, prepared very much in the Italian style. Our trip started in Dubrovnik, a charming walled Medieval town.  For the bicycling portion we ferried to the islands of Brac and Hvar, which are very hilly but with charming villages.  The cycling miles were few but tough.  During the final week nine of us drove in 3 cars to Slovenia, where we visited Plitvice National Park, Lake Bled, Skocjan caves, and the Lipizaner stud farm. What a fabulous trip.

Submitted Joan Friedman
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