The next day we drove to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a World Heritage sight and thought to be one of the most beautiful places in Croatia. On the way our driver, Robert stopped at a war memorial showing some of the results of the war of independence in 1991-1992. I won't insult you by pretending to understand the complicated history of Croatia which dates at least back to the 7th century and has been under the domination of numerous states, but it is mind-boggling to know that just twenty years ago much of the country was leveled by the Serbian army and had to be re-built. Only this recently did Croatia achieve independence from Communist rule. Signs from the massive bombings is still evident in many small villages.
The next day we drove to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a World Heritage sight and thought to be one of the most beautiful places in Croatia. On the way our driver, Robert stopped at a war memorial showing some of the results of the war of independence in 1991-1992. I won't insult you by pretending to understand the complicated history of Croatia which dates at least back to the 7th century and has been under the domination of numerous states, but it is mind-boggling to know that just twenty years ago much of the country was leveled by the Serbian army and had to be re-built. Only this recently did Croatia achieve independence from Communist rule. Signs from the massive bombings is still evident in many small villages.
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