3/7/2010

Split, Croatia (Alps and the Sea)
Driving through the Alps is probably one of the incredible mountain regions you will ever see (besides maybe the Himalayas, we'll see). The Croatian coast is also spectacular


3/6/2010

Split, Croatia (Croatian Flag overlooking the city)


3/6/2010

Split, Croatia (Panoramic)
We hiked to the top of the Park and there is a full panoramic view of Split and near by islands.

3/6/2010

Split, Croatia (rental scooter)
We bought kids scooters, and my wheel blew out after the 1st day from jumping too many curbs. The second day we rented a gas scooter($10) and I drove it all over the place. After about an hour of driving it through the park and going off-roading through the trees I was pulled over by the police. We gave them our passports and we couldn't understand what they were saying so they got frustrated and just escorted us out. We then decided to sneak into the Zoo.


3/4/2010

Split, Croatia (along the coast)
This vacation in split was extremely fun and relaxing.

2/28/2010

Koper, Slovenia (Castle)
We stopped at the old vineyards just outside of Koper. This small castle-church was settled in the middle of a very mountainous region of Slovenia and as you walk inside the interior is lined with amazing fresco paintings and the stories of the bible.

2/28/2010

Koper, Slovenia (Adriatic sea)
After you weave your way through the city, you find yourself at the waterfront. The Palm trees, parks, and sailboats are beautiful along the water and the land behind you rolls into the hills.

2/28/2010

Koper, Slovenia (Old city streets)
Walking through the citie's maze like structure you see worn down street and buildings.


2/28/2010

Trieste, Italy (Bus stop)
You often find the most stories from getting lost, sneaking into private property or being a little wild sometimes.

2/28/2010

Trieste, Italy (Castle Miramare)
A spectacular castle built for the Austrian Archduke Ferdinand Maximilion of the Haspsburg Empire and his wife Charlotte. Before the castle was completed, Maximilion became the Emperor of Mexico only to be brutally executed. He never saw the completed castle, and Charlotte went mentally insane.


2/28/2010

Trieste, Italy (Adriatic sea)
A gorgeous waterfront looking out into the Adriatic sea. It might be nice to settle down in Italy someday.

2/27/2010

Trieste, Italy (San Sabba Concentration Camp)
A truly eye opening experience. You may not fully understand the realization of the Holocaust until you visit a concentration camp such as this one. Located in the middle of the city, thousands of Jewish civilians and political activists were sent here to be detained, tortured, transported and extinguished. 6 million Jewish deaths during the Holocaust.

2/27/2010

Trieste, Italy (City panoramic)
Zac how do I get rid of the hazyness and glare in the pictures?

2/27/2010

Trieste, Italy
The ocean is always so quiet and calming

2/26/2010

Trieste, Italy (Castle San Giusto)
Overlooking the city, San Guisto was the main military port protecting Trieste's ports from invasion (not Aliens).

2/26/2010

Trieste, Italy (Canals to the Adriatic sea)
Study-abroad excursion to Trieste, Italy was an amazing and fun filled weekend. A quiet, peaceful, and inviting city that has a colorful history and many hidden characteristics.