“After the last two years, more than ever, I am resolved to enjoy as many as possible of the sensual pleasures that the gift of travel offers… falling asleep to the gentle swish of waves caressing the pebbled shore, early morning immersions in the freshness of turquoise, the caress of mistral in the afternoon, and at sunset, the flavors of just made ice cream from fruits and herbs personally picked the same morning.”

As we look back on another year ended, we acknowledge that 2021 was anything but normal. For two years now, the world has been battling an unprecedented challenge, the repercussions of which have reverberated into every aspect of daily life, turning what we once knew upside down and leaving behind a new, misshapen version of “normal.” As the Tasteful Croatian Journeys team continues to face new obstacles head on and adapt, we also look toward the future and ask ourselves, “What do we wish for in 2022?” 

 

Wanda shares her personal travel desires for the New Year:

I dream of spending time in a small house in Orebic (and I know exactly which one), located right at the seaside overlooking the Island of Korcula.  

I want to fall asleep to the sounds of the sea, the gentle swish of waves caressing the pebbled shore below the house.

At dawn, I will walk just a few steps from my bed to immerse myself in the fresh turquoise of the Adriatic. My daily baptism ritual marks the awakening of a new day.

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I will savor my morning espresso, enveloped by the fragrance of lavender, rosemary, sage, verbena, and the lemons which waft in through my open window; the scents of the Peljesac Peninsula. And, I will continue to dream as I make friends with the butterflies I know will be waiting for me in the garden. In the afternoon, I will eagerly welcome the caress of mistral on my cheeks.

When the day is almost complete, and the landscape reflects the brilliant blues, violets, purples, and blood orange-red of the Dalmatian sunset,  I will stroll on the main street by the seaside. I will wave ciao to the children, pet every cute dog, and I will smile at everyone who catches my eye.

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Then, when I reach my destination, I will slowly savor Croatia’s best, truly best, just made ice cream from fruits and herbs lovingly picked that same morning. I will enjoy a different flavor every evening.

When the stars are bright again, I will raise a glass of Korta Katarina Plavac Mali. I will drink to kindness, harmony, a healthy world, and the exquisite pleasures of Orebic in my Croatia, Full of Life!