Monthly Archives: March 2011

Zadar Archipelago: Ugljan

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Channing

Sitting at our favorite cafe in Zadar, we can look out  across the water and see the island of Ugljan. When we want to have an adventure, Ugljan is a nice place for a hike. Of course, the term hike … Continue reading →

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Learning the Language: day one

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Channing

I started taking Croatian lessons at the local community school. On Thursday evenings after work, I meet up with a small group and learn Croatian. The trick is, I joined a little late. So I jumped into chapter 7– ordering … Continue reading →

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Happy Spring!

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Channing

Well my friends, spring has officially begun! The sun is shining, the trees are budding, and  the flowers  are popping up all over the place. I am so happy that is finally warmer and sunnier,  I am just ignoring the … Continue reading →

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Where is Zadar, exactly?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Channing

Zadar is on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia, across the Adriatic Sea from Italy. It has a mild Mediterranean climate, lots of sunshine, and an abundance of fresh, delicious seafood.  You can hop on a ferry and visit many of … Continue reading →

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Pine Nuts

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Channing

Where do pine nuts come from? Well, as the name suggests, pine nuts come from pine trees. These large pine trees are a common sight along the Dalmatian coast. On the beach in summer, they provide welcome shade and an … Continue reading →

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