On April 9 we left Zagreb behind and went to the fascinating Plitvice Lakes National Park with its' unique waterfalls and lakes. Two feet of snow fell on the park a couple of days before so we saw the lake level so high that some of the boardwalks had to be closed. But wow seeing all that water going over the falls was truly inspiring. Here's how Rick Steves describes it: "Plitvice is one of Europe's most spectacular natural wonders. Imagine Niagara Falls diced and sprinkled over a heavily forested Grand Canyon. There's nothing else like this lush valley of 16 terraced lakes, laced together by waterfalls and miles of pleasant plank walks. Countless cascades and water that's both strangely clear and full of vibrant colors make this park a misty natural wonderland. And Plitvice is blessedly compact — you can enjoy the best of its scenery in just a few hours."