7 down, 6 to go

Sums up Croatia....

 

Well, I’ve officially survived the first 7 weeks of my adventures on Sail Croatia.  It’s been a whirlwind trip of booze, sun, friends, booze, parties, adventures, booze, sightseeing and the gorgeous Adriatic sea.  I’ve made an abundant amount of memories with some of the best guests I could have asked for and also some of the worst.  I’ve suffered a throat infection and still now, sound something like a husky traveller – sexy?? - I doubt it.  I’ve boogied in the jungle, danced on tables, drank too many Somersby’s and Rakija shots (something I hope never to see again) and hula hula-ed at sunset.  I’ve seen incredible sceneries, taken too little photos and swam in some of the clearest waters in the world - Imagine a group of guys jumping in naked and forgetting that well, I can still see everything! Great for us girls (if it’s not too cold), but maybe not what they were expecting…..It has been an incredible journey and I’m still only just over halfway through.

It’s like there is just too much to do here in Croatia.  Every week I find something new to see or explore and I’m already excited about this new week, with a new bunch of travellers.  Whether it’s climbing to the Stari Grad fortress in Omiŝ, or jumping off cliffs in Dubrovnik, or taking a stroll through the Old Town of Hvar, there’s always new memories to create and new life-long friendships to build. Like-minded and always keen for a good time, the groups of guests I see through these trips have definitely helped define my journey here. 

Some of which are my newfound family, the crew of Almissa Blu.  These guys have been sailing with me for the majority of my time working in Croatia.  It’s a boat full of fun and happy people – Pave, Marko, Chepo, Ante, Neno, Toni and Ivan – just trying to help the guests have the time of their lives….and they always succeed.  Currently I’m sitting sipping coffee (well tea for me) with the crew and contemplating what to do this afternoon when we dock in Mljet, an island consisting of a gorgeous National Park and not much else.  It’s Toni’s birthday and being his 21^st, guaranteed to be a big one, despite noise restrictions in the small town.  We will close the doors in the salon (lunchroom) and party, party, party.  So much for my rest night.  But who could say no to Toni’s cheeky smile and of course, the enthusiasm of the rest of the group – this is one infection that I love to catch and spread along!

Beautiful sunset in Mljet

 

I feel like this time has gone way too fast and the end is going to be here sooner than I want.  I will have to make the most of the next 6 weeks with these guys, as well as my awesome Sail Croatia family – Tsvetan, Vesna, Natan, Dragan, Janice, Hana, Nikoleta, Roko, Karolina, Mia, Miranda, Natalija, Ivana N, Darija and of course, my sisters in crime, Ivana B, Molly and Sarah. 

 

 

Pictures with my beautiful Sail Croatia Family

I could very much be tempted to do this again and again, year after year.  Saying that, I’ve spent the last couple of days contemplating what I want to do next on my journey.  Do I go to Africa or Spain or to the snow? Do I want to work, volunteer or just travel? And will my liver cope if I continue on partying?? The thing that I’ve realised is that there is just so much more to see and do.  Too many things to tick off my bucket list (i.e. I haven’t even ticked the first one off yet!) and to be honest probably not enough funds to get me everywhere.  But, I’m going to give it a damn good shot! 

On that note, I better get started…

xxx