to the shore.… Read the rest

We are completely enamored by the historic cities along the Adriatic Coast. While they are each unique in their architecture and culture, they are – to a degree – similar in their setting: cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways and wide squares…and not a whole lot of green space.… Read the rest

Hundreds of islands make up the Zadar Archipelago, part of Northern Dalmatia. The Zadar islands range in size, but unlike the southern counterparts, these islands are mostly barren, attracting fewer inhabitants and visitors. The communities that do exist on the islands near Zadar survive on olive production, the fishing industry and very seasonal tourism.… Read the rest

Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia had long been something we wanted to do. The images ofFormer B.C. Lions football player Marco Iannuzzi, dressed as Gru from the “Despicable Me” movies, during the third annual Vancouver Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC at Kitsilano Beach on Saturday, March 3. (submitted photo)

SURREY — Former B.C. Lion Marco Iannuzzi took the “Polar Plunge” again, this time impeccably dressed as a cartoon character from a hit movie series.

With his fundraising team, the retired football player made a splash in the relatively icy waters of Kitsilano Beach last Saturday (March 3) in an effort to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics BC.

Iannuzzi, a South Surrey resident, threw together a “Gru” costume on short notice and entered English Bay with some “Minions” from the Despicable Me films.

For a third year in Vancouver, members of Team Dueck wore costumes