PHOTO ESSAY by Steve Mason: May in Croatia

“Go. Now. That’s my trip report,” said photographer Steve Mason.

Ploce Gate. One of two entrances to the old walled city of Dubrovnik

Since the fares from Alaska to Croatia are really good right now, I reached out to Steve for a report.

Mason and his wife Teri just got back after spending the month of May in Croatia.

Teri strikes a pose in Pula from the deck of our Air B&B

“We flew into Split and spent two weeks sailing through the islands. Unbelievable. There was no one there. The marinas were full of charter boats,” he said.

Boys check the catch along the town Cay in Yelsa, Hvar Island, Croatia

“Afterwards, we rented a car in Split and drove to Dubrovnik—about 3.5 hours south along the coast. These walled cities are unbelievable. They’re like mini-Rome,” he said.

Twilight stroll back from dinner in Stari Grad, Hvar Island, Croatia

“COVID-wise, people were wearing masks indoors. But most of the dining is outdoors because of the Mediterranean climate. And there were no masks outdoors.”

Plitvice Lakes National Park two hours inland from Split. Hill country eastern edge of the country. Amazing lakes, falls and hiking

Mason is a professional photographer who travels the world, seeking out just the right images for his clients. “I look forward to spending more time here,” he said.

View from the walls above the old city Dubrovnik. This was mid-day. Check out the crowds

Based on these images…I think he’s on to something. All images copyright Stephen Mason.