That’s what Croatians call their homeland. They have it 100% correct. This place is breathtaking.

Yesterday, Lynn and I finished our 5 day odyssey of cycling through the Adriatic islands off the coast of Croatia.

We rode the Islands of Brac, Hvar and Korcula. The rides wove through olive orchards, vineyards and old stone villages. The photos fail to capture the immense beauty of this place.

I visited Corcula in 1986 when Croatia was still Yugoslavia. I have been determined to return. It is as pristine as I remember.

When I was traveling in 1986 I had just met Scott. We wrote letters to each other during my travels. It seemed appropriate that I was on Korcula on his birthday this year.

The best part of the bike trip? Our local guides Hrvoje, Mario and Bo. They were beyond amazing and so fun to hang out with.

We still have two weeks to go. Sailing next, then Kayaking.

I love this place. “Our Beautiful” doesn’t even begin to describe…..