Pula, Croatia

Spent a leisurely day around Pula yesterday. started out with a walk through town. Lots of hills and small alleys to explore. There's a great market here every day. All the produce vendors are outside, several rows. Beautiful fresh vegetables and fruit. Indoors is divided into a meat and fish market. Vast selection of fresh fish, not too cheap though. On the other side you have multiple butchers and salumerias. Some specialize in just poultry, some have a vast array of offerings. Carnivore's paradise.

In the afternoon we took a boat trip around the Brijuni islands. They used to be Titos private playground. Some are now open to the public, but some are still reserved as summer residence of the Croatian government - obviously they thought not all of Tito's ideas were bad.

Late afternoon we went for a walk around the Plaza hotel complex. It's a vast complex situated next to some beautiful each & costal area. In addition to the main hotel they have apartment complexes and individual houses spread around the area. Lots of walking paths wind through the property. It's very popular for locals as well - though maybe less so in high season.

Later on today it's time to move on. Weather is not great, so I'll run up the highway to Udine. Probably about 3h. At that point I'll be at the foot of the Dolomites and will go for a nice run through the hills tomorrow.