Rafting, Split, Train

So i think the photos below give a good indication of our week in Croatia. The only addition not included was our final day of travel. Oscar and I decided to make the most of the optional extra to go white water rafting just outside of Makaska. An early start after a big night and some very hot whether made us second guess our decision but as soon as we were on the river in the cool fresh water we were cheering.
It was a 12km paddle down the Cetina River ending near Omis. The rapids were only level 2 and 3 but fun all the same with us all getting wet at some point. We also got to jump of a 5m jump rock into mountain stream water which is only 8 degrees!!! very cold, but again very worthwhile.

After Rafting we bused it back to the boat for lunch and a nap while we sailed back to Split. We had a quiet night in split with farewell drinks in a local square. Up and off the boat by 8.30 the next morning was another challenge. We had to kill 10 hours in stinking heat in Split that day. We spent most of the time in the shade of the local fruit and veg markets or browsing the nice air-conditioned shops in the old town. Left Split at 18.43 on a 16 hour train journey to Budapest.
The train was significantly less than comfortable with no air-conditioning, horrible toilets and a cabin that should not legally be allowed to take 4 people. But, we made it and are now living very comfortably in a nice hostel right in the centre of Budapest. Our first task on arrival was to cancel our plans to take a train to Amsterdam in 3 days time and instead cough up the extra cash to take a flight.
We are quickly learning from our mistakes :)

Croatia Sailing

 Milna

 Pizza for dinner, again.

 Ciders at Sunset. In full holiday mode now.

 Jumping off the boat from the top of the mast.

 Captain Osc!

 Hiking the hill to the Fortress in Hvar.

 We made it to the top.

 Now to enjoy a much deserved cocktail or two at a very civilised bar right on the waters edge.

 Our crew of miscrits!

 Korcula.

 Cocktail bar at the top of a tower in the old town of Kortula.

 spectacular views and great margaritas. We had to climb a pretty dodgy ladder to get up and the drinks are hoisted to the top on a pulley. Good Fun!

 No more cocktails for Oscar hehe. (again, sorry about the lack of rotation)

 Lilo

 Home Sweet Home.

 Oscar Lilo

 A boat full of Aussies

 Lilos Galore!

 Sailing the walls at Dubrovnik.

 Massive Gelato for only 10 Kuna. I got apple and Coconut YUM

 Beautiful Streets of Dubrovnik

 Sunset drinks at one of the Cliff Bars. Story: As we were enjoying the sunset views a local Croatian couple next to us got engaged. Very romantic spot! everyone cheered. nice start to an evening of partying :)

 Our boat docked at Miljet.

 Lemon flavoured beers on the peer. before chowing down on a yummy fish dinner party thrown for us by the Capitan (a very quiet 82 year old man who has owned and sailed our boat Vrgada for over 30 years).

 Theme night in Makarska.

Night Club in a cave on the waters edge. Very Cool way to end the partying in Croatia!

Tuscanny

 Oscar at the Duomo Florence (oops.. forgot to rotate some of these, sorry)

 Jen at the Duomo

 Ponte Vecchio.

 Views from Palazzo Michelangelo

 BEST SALAMI SHOP EVER!!! run by two little old Italian ladies who speak no English. Full of every kind of cured meat, cheese and limoncello you could dream of. all locally produced and very expensive.

 Hilltop town of Certaldo, 1 hour south west of Florence.

 Red Vespa amongst the olive trees...

 The driveway to our hostel

 Fattoria Del Bassetto. Hostel run by an Aussie Guy in an old local factory. Fully equipped with massive gardens pool and hammocks. Very Happy!

 Oscar and our picnic dinner on the ferry from Ancona, Italy to Split, Croatia.

 Beautiful views of the Italian Coast. followed by a very uncomfortable night on the floor of the cheapest seated area on board.

our first Croatian beer. It was cheap... but that's where the compliments end.