Sep 7, 2009 - Pula/Pola!

It is approx 12ish on Monday, back in an internet cafe so typos a-plenty. We are in Pula, at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula - this is the big shipping port for this area, and it has strong Italian influence. ... Couldnt do another truffle! More about our day in Pula and Rovinj in our next entry. ...

Apr 20, 2009 - Last stop in Croatia

4/20/09 Pula, a town perched on the northern coast near the Italian border, was our last stop in Croatia. ... From Pula, we explored Tito’s Brijuni Island, where he met with many political figures from around the world to form his Non-alliance. ... He also kept an extensive collection of taxidermied creatures from all over the world, as well as a few live animals.4/20/09 Pula, a town perched on the northern coast near the Italian border, was our last stop in Croatia. ... From Pula, we explored Tito’s Brijuni Island, where he met with many political figures from around the world to form his Non-alliance. ... He also kept an extensive collection of taxidermied creatures from all over the world, as well as a few live animals....

Oct 14, 2008 - Those Romans sure got around

I remember studying the Roman empire in school. Today I am in Pula where there is an old Roman amphitheatre. ... When I was walking in Spain part of the path was an old Roman road, then there was the Roman wall in London and the baths in Bath.I remember studying the Roman empire in school. Today I am in Pula where there is an old Roman amphitheatre. ... When I was walking in Spain part of the path was an old Roman road, then there was the Roman wall in London and the baths in Bath....