Explore Croatia – Carter-Embry Family

Hvar Island in May

Ammi Embry — Sat, 25 May 2024 11:50:53 +0000

In mid-May, we hopped on a ferry to Hvar, ready for an island escape that blended history, culture, and some of our favorite little quirks. Instead of staying in the hustle and bustle of Hvar Town, we opted for a cozy spot outside the much smaller Stari Grad—a decision that gave us both a peaceful […]

Omiš on Easter Weekend

Ammi Embry — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:00:59 +0000

The Saturday before Easter, we took a spontaneous drive up the coast to explore Omiš. Since March is well before the busy tourist season, the town was blissfully empty—a quiet backdrop that made our adventure even more special. Giant eggs were displayed around town, adding a whimsical touch to our day. It felt like we […]

Ammi’s Birthday in Dubrovnik

Ammi Embry — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:10:51 +0000

After our dreamy Valentine’s getaway to Dubrovnik, I just couldn’t shake the memory of that unforgettable Bosnian food at Taj Mahal. So, for my birthday, I convinced Daniel that another trip was absolutely needed. And thus began my 43rd Birthday adventure. We chose a cute little AirBnB perched on the hillside above the ancient city […]

Valentines Dubrovnik Weekend Getaway

Ammi Embry — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:02:02 +0000

We had US Presidents day off work and Daniel had the wonderful idea to have a weekend getaway in Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is about three-four hours down the coast from Split, and we had been wanting to make the trip for a while. Despite seeing photos and seeing Dubrovnik as Kings Landing in Game of Thrones, […]

February So Far

Ammi Embry — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:26 +0000

February in Split feels like spring. Things are in bloom and we’ve had several days that are almost 60°F. It’s been sunny and warm. We’re still too busy with work to do much, but we’ve been enjoying the weather with our neighborhood and beach walks. The boys got new backpacks to ride in on some […]

January Wrap Up

Ammi Embry — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:09:14 +0000

The rain slowed down and it got warmer for the end of our second January in Split. We spent it walking as much as possible. We took some long night walks at the beach, we visited a beautiful park in the middle of Solin, and we went to one of Cirrus’ favorite places, Žrnovnica River. […]

Primošten in October

Ammi Embry — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:35:25 +0000

Primošten is a village on the Adriatic coast of Dalmatia between Šibenik (to be explored) and Trogir (see Birthday Week Exploration). In the past the village was located on an islet close to the mainland. During the Turkish invasion in 1542 it was protected by walls and towers and a draw bridge connected it to […]

Žrnovnica River towards the Sea

Ammi Embry — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:42:37 +0000

We returned to the Žrnovnica River for a short walk on a busy October Saturday. We parked in the same place as our last visit and walked towards the sea this time. It was as lovely and clear as ever. Cirrus was upset the water was colder than our last visit but insisted on checking […]

Marjan Park Church Tour

Ammi Embry — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:01:34 +0000

Sunday, 22 October was unexpectedly sunny. The weather channel had been calling for rain for the entire weekend. But when we got up Sunday, it was clear and the weather channel said it was clear all day. We needed to get out of the house for an adventure. With no pre-planning we decided to stick […]