Father's Day at Krka National Park

Our first travel snafu of the trip occurred on Father's Day when we showed up bright and early for our organized day tour to Krka National Park, only the learn that they messed up the reservation and only had us down for 2 people and not 6. There was no room left on their tour bus so as a consolation, they helped us book with another company that still had space that day. Unfortunately, that company's departure time wasn't for over an hour. 

With unexpected time on our hands, we split up and took the kids to a nearby playground by the main city beach. We'd read about the men who play a local version of handball in the shallow waters of the beach and it was really cool to see in person. They take it very seriously! 

Fueled with pastries, we headed off for the hour-long drive the National Park.

We were led along the wooden boardwalks, catching glimpses of fish, noisy bull frogs, dragonflies, and waterfalls. 

The main attraction

We then all boarded a boat that took us downriver to the town of Skradin where we had some time to relax on the pebbly shore of the river. That was some cold water, but Pete braved it for the kids. On Father's day no less- what a guy! 

Back in Split after some bus naps, we walked back to the city beach for a quick wade before our dinner reservations down the road at DVOR, a spot recommended in the NYT review. 

It was a really special meal, celebrating two terrific dads, in a beautiful shaded courtyard overlooking the sea. I had the ceviche of my dreams and they catered so well to the kids. 

After bedtime, we popped downtown to catch the end of the UEFA Nation's League Final between Croatia and Spain. It would have been a super celebratory occasion, but sadly, Croatia lost.