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May 18, 2007 - Exploring Istria:Groznjan, Oprtalj, and Hum

Groznjan is an old walled town at the top of a hill that has a very long history. ... Groznjan was left empty - deserted by the Italian-speaking inhabitants after their houses were taken from them. ... Some clever teacher in the area had the idea of inviting artists and musicians to occupy the houses and turn Groznjan into an 'artist's colony'. ... On our drive through the countryside to Groznjan and Hum, we both were reminded of northern Ontario, or the mountain valleys of north-central BC. ... I was a little less enthusiastic than Glen was about the narrow, steep, gravel road to Groznjan. ...

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