Disconnect
Last weekend, the weather was sunny, so my wife and I decided to go to the island of Pag for a couple of days. I wasn't too keen on the idea, but okay, we're going. My sons had their plans, and we left Atos (our dog) for them to care for a couple of days.
The road to the island and the ferry were almost empty.
We arrived at our caravan after just three hours. The weather was hot, around 28-29 degrees Celsius, almost like the beginning of summer.
Although the sea temperature was 17 degrees, I still got my feet wet. We walked along the shore, and there were hardly any crowds, just a few people here and there.
I feel like nothing has changed. Everything is the same as it was last year and all the years before that. But I like it that way. There's a saying that goes, 'If something works, don't change it,' and I agree.
I feel very comfortable here, so I've been here regularly for over thirty years.
There's a sense of minimalism here with no trees, only reeds, rocks, and the sea.
I have been here many times at this time, but this is the first time I have seen grass in bloom.
Later, someone told me that the grass usually blooms like this towards the end of May, not at the end of April. Nature had made a statement one month earlier. Whether good or bad, it may result from increasing average temperatures and global warming.
I also took pictures of other plants but don't know their names.
In short, nature was as beautiful as ever.
It was even better that no internet connection was available at the campsite. As it was not peak season, the Wi-Fi was switched off, and there were issues with the mobile network. I tried to create a hotspot on my phone for my laptop, but the connection was very slow, and I could barely access any data. Initially, I felt frustrated, but I soon disconnected from everything for a couple of days. There was no need to panic.
Maybe I should make a habit of disconnecting from technology occasionally.
Well, we're back now. I didn't wholly recharge my batteries, haha, but a couple of days off is good work.
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With 17 °C, you could have taken a dip ;)
No chance. Too cold for me. :)
My wife took a swim, but I need more than 20 degrees.
It looks a lovely place to visit. I have been to Istria many times during May in the past and the weather has been perfect. Disconnecting from the internet and everything now and then does us good.
I love Pag Island because it is entirely different from the others. The islands of Krk and Cres and the whole of Istria's natural environment look the same here, but Pag is like coming to a rocky desert in summer. :)
It's a beautiful place to visit with the family. You are very right in the minimalist sense with the landscape without trees, I like it that way in fact. You know that I have also thought about having the habit of disconnecting from the internet for a few hours every few days, it's healthy.
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I wonder how it is there in winter. Probably very rough and cold winds 🤔 anyway every post I see from there makes me dream of living at the seaside
I'm sure you wouldn't like it in winter. It blows constantly, and the wind carries water and salt to the island's interior. In a few years, salt corrodes practically everything, from wood to metal. But there is a solution :)
Half a year in summer, down, then half a year at home or somewhere drier :)
Das kann auch rasch zum Albtraum werden. Nämlich dann, wenn dein kleines Fischerdorf (Bauerndorf) plötzlich mindestens fünfmal so viele Menschen beherbergt, wie eigentlich üblich. Ich jedenfalls mache im Sommer einen ganz weiten Bogen um das „Touristen-Gehege“. 😉😮
Ja das ist leider wahr ich bin selbst ein absoluter Touristen Flüchtling. All inclusive ist kein Urlaub 🤷♀️
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The islands of Ireland seem similar to Pag. It's like stepping back in time a few generations to simpler, easier, more relaxing, more connected (with people) times.
I go to the Aran islands in Galway every year and always love it. Simplicity at it's best.
Thank you. Yes, I agree that it's easier said than done unless it doesn't work because of some malfunction. That was the case here. 😎
The photos of your sightseeing are really very good and look cool
Thank you very much. I always try to get a clean and clear image for nature photos, that's true.
I’m glad you enjoyed these beautiful views with your wife. What’s your favorite weather? Spring?
Winter is the most annoying, but I like all seasons. 😎
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I didn't realize you had been vacationing there for so long! It is a beautiful place.
I didn't. Three days. I was home on Wednesday.
But going for 30 years!
What do I want, it's the best place for me in summer. 😎
I mean, we'll go somewhere else too, but for a short time and then the main part of the holiday in Pag.
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Better to take the opportunity now than in a month or two when the tourists are stepping on their own toes. 😰
Have you at least stocked up on oil and olives? How much does a litre cost this year anyway?
I have enough olive oil at home at the moment, so I haven't asked anyone about it. But here the prices per litre are between 15-20 €.
Great photos, lovely place and no crowd! Just a cool beer or icecream and that's it. Enjoy
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