Split

Split was basically a typical ugly modern E. European city, with an amazing old Roman palace at the middle near the port.

The palace at night was breathtaking. I really enjoyed wandering around the narrow crowded streets with all the other tourists (looking at Bennetton shirts and kitchy souveniers, of course). But even with modern things in the store windows, it was still magical to look up at a moon framed by ancient walls.

I didn't stay long. I probably should have stuck around to go to the museums, but I was kinda museum-ed out, and ready to get in some swimming.