Planning for a year is hard. House, dogs, jobs, where your mail goes, how do you vote. And then there is the actual travel, how will you school the kids, phone, internet, where you will stay, let alone getting to know the culture, sights to see and details for the year. Jobs, money all those details, I could write a post on each. What happens is that you can not plan everything, at some point you have to just let go and jump. However, what you lose in planning you make up in the extended time of the experience.
I have been reminded of that again a lot recently. A friend recently went to Greece and I was amazed at all they saw and did in their short time while we slowly got to know each attendant of our local grocery store. It also has struck me with Mor Mor and Far Far being in town with us. They have planned and practiced for this time. They have read the books, have notes on the different towns and areas and every day make the most of every moment, off and exploring as we get caught up on school work, blogs or homework.
They had read a lot of the history of Split and really got no time there, so on a cool windy day we boarded the ferry back to Split and spent the day exploring with them. Bell towers, shops, Roman actors, homemade ice cream, a fun day getting to take advantage of all of their planning.
Enjoying the time with this amazing growing girl. This was a big part of the reason we went on this year. These girls are growing so quickly and will be gone so soon. It has been such a privilege to have quality time with them.
Our well researched planners - Mor Mor and Far Far exploring Split.
Looking down at the town of Split from the bell tower.
The central court yard from the bell tower. We have been grateful for the very reasonable bustle this time of year.
Around and around up the bell tower.
Listening to Dalmatian traditional singing in the old Roman castle.
Smiles all around.
Mom = the bag holder.
This little one said this was the best ice-cream of her life. It was pretty darn amazing! little one and I found it earlier in the day, but walking in circles for sometime with the whole group trying to find it again. I was worth the long expedition.
