A day in Split, Croatia

Our first day in Split was also predicted to be (and was) our warmest, and least windy.  So with the temp hovering right around freezing, minimal breeze and sunshine, we headed downtown near mid day.  Dave and I had been there on a cruise but the kids had never seen the pretty downtown area right on the water, built largely in the ruins of the palace of Diocletian.  It is a pretty awesome place and we were NOT going to miss it no matter what the weather, but it was extra nice to have some sun to enjoy it.

We drove into town and parked by the train station out on the water's edge..so we entered with lovely views of the waterfront area.  Palm trees!  Always a welcome site on a cold day:

Along the Riva there was a cute little beach themed Christmas market set up (more places to get drinks or snacks than selling actual products).  It was very pleasant and we stopped for a bit of that mulled white wine before heading further into the palace:

We spent the next couple of hours wandering the winding narrow streets and enjoying the 3rd and 4th century Roman ruins.  I think the photos speak for themselves, and I love this area so much that there are many.  I hope you enjoy them:

(yes, even some mosaic tile flooring still remains)

After an afternoon of sights like that, what else is there to do?  Well, we found an open restaurant and enjoyed some local seafood!

I definitely think Split is a "must see" kind of place, and really it is NICE being there in the cold because it meant we had that gorgeous plaza nearly to ourselves.  

--Hadley