Im having a delightful breakfast on the balcony now but things have NOT been smooth so far.
allow me to to ComPLANE:
The plane was nearly 2 hours delayed because of weather conditions I think (and/or the resulting congestion on the runway) after which we endured a turbulent journey to split which was made much more bearable by sitting next to a really nice Doctor called Lizzie who I had a good laugh with and who let me join her and her friends in a taxi to split. ~
We had a very friendly taxi driver who told us all about the history of conflicts in Croatia and recommended ćevapčići (or Chavpa) which he said looks like a 'dogshit'. I was pretty hungry so that didn't put me off the idea, but annoyingly we went past loads of delicious looking late night food outlets and he kept reassuring me that I would get food near my apartment but when I got there NOTHING was open. No food anywhere, even in the bars and I didn't have anything in my bag. So I went to bed with an empty tummy last night.
even though I was hungry and exhausted and super hot, and the apartment is a bit smoky smelling, and the ice cubes taste like garlic.... I still found myself leaping for joy at having a nice big balcony to hang out on. Things cant all be bad hey?
Oh WAIT. I bought the wrong fecking plug adapter. Holy mother of the saints.
So this morning I woke up super early because I have an online course starting at 9am and I had no idea how long it might take me to source a uk adapter. Being stupid I hadnt taken in to account the time difference so it turns out i had an extra hour to get it sorted. None of the supermarkets stocked adapters and I was beginning to think I might have to get a bus in to the centre of town, but thankfully a little electrical shop called Ital Video opened at 8 and solved my problem for only 2 euros. Phew.
Now FINALLY I could buy some breakfast and head back to my apartment to enjoy the spoils and relax in to what I hope is going to be an awesome week here in Split. Im so excited to go swim in the sea. Hopefully the storms wont be too all encompassing. Looks like a fair bit of rain this week. Oh well. Who said holidays were supposed to be nice?
The main thing is,
Im here.
Ive landed.
Split looks like a treasure trove of exciting experiences just waiting to be sampled. Bring on Hivefest!
Whoopee!
Glad you got there in the end and sorted out your adapter. Two euros sounds like a bargain. Have a fun day!
thanks gillian. Im very relieved.
although I havnt got the air con working yet and slogging away on my laptop is genna be a sweaty business today!
Is it hot there then? Or jus stuffy inside and cooler outside?
its hot. I think it had a heatwave last week, but now its stormy and humid
I'm hoping my trip is less eventful. I was checking the electrical setup and I assume a normal Euro adapter will work. Some countries have their own variant, e.g. Switzerland.
Anything else to be aware of? I'm obviously not going to learn the language before I get there.
Have fun.
!BEER
no a normal uk to euro adapter is working fine
nothing else helpful I can suggest right now. Ive done nothing but screw up so you'll probably do much better than me! ha. I hope youve got air con
bring a rain coat!
and a spare towel for me! hehe
that ones optional, but i will love you forever if you do
(I love you forever already)
I'll pack for all weathers.
I know some others are already in town, so you should try to meet up.
yes Im on it!
Geddon Bazzy… gutted I'm not there… have fun!
waaaat? Youre not coming? Right forget it, im going home
Great to meet you at HiveFest.
Very impressive of you to come when you had to do that online course during the presentations.
But as you said, the after hours bits are the most fun.
great to meet you too man. I would have liked to have had more time with everyone, but yes, my attention was....split
hopefully i'll be able to join in a bit more next time :)
see you again I hope!
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Garlic ice cubes, 🧊 Thats Plane ✈️ gross.
Congestion is for chests silly runway.
May your toes find ocean pronto amigo!
dude. garlic ice cubes......its not even funny. especially when its the only food in the house!
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