Split

Dubrovnik is the famous cousin but Split is its richer and cooler relation. Unique boutiques and designer stores fight each other for attention. In the middle of the madness, there is an ancient Roman ruin. Our hotel was two miles away from the center of town. With the space, you can see the mix of Adriatic Sea and spiky mountains beyond.

This former history major loved the atmosphere of Dubrovnik but the vacationer in me prefers the flash of Split.

This area reminds me a bit of Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.
This is outdoor seating for restaurants that sit next to the clear blue Adriatic Sea.

These little buttons separate parking spaces from the sidewalk
and add a little color to the street.

Here is the up-close view of one of the parking humps. They are swimming for life.