We have crossed this bridge today. This is not our photo, as it wasn't quite this bright today. The larger of the two spans is the second longest concrete arch in the world and one of the longest arches of any construction ( according to Wikipedia). This bridge has lead us onto the island of Krk, a large Croatian island south of Rijeka.
We've had a bit of a journey getting here today. We bumbled our way out of Lido di Jesolo (Venice area), and set off down to Trieste. A bit of a featureless journey today, so not the most interesting start for the children, but as we approached Slovenia, the landscape did begin to change. A more rugged affair, aided by a certain greyness in the weather made for quite a bleak start to our second country of the day. However, the simple road which took us through Slovenia to Croatia became increasingly pretty. 
It was a short trip though and then we arrived at border control in the mist. This was the first time that we have been stopped at any border control thus far. A certain grumpiness greeted us from both the weather and the people, but passports were shown, and then that was it. The photo highlights the glamour of this trip that we encounter ever day! 
From here on in, the weather began to lift, and we could begin to see beyond Rijeka the island of Krk; our destination. We crossed the aforementioned bridge and had a beautiful drive down the island. The need for a Mazda Mx 5 or Honda S2000 was apparent as Hugo willfully tried to wrap himself round some of the bends and twists. Maybe next time!
A lovely arrival at a lovely place was a relief. I suppose, the only thing is, we have no idea about Croatia. We have not researched this at all. This is more of a wing and a prayer than the rest of the trip so far. We have no language to help us, in fact, my rather weak German was the crux to negotiating the deal with the campsite lady.
Italy therefore has been left behind. Two and a half months, where a lot has been done and achieved along with many good friends made. Thank you Italy.
And then hello Slovenia and hello Croatia. 3 countries in one day. So time for a stop and a breather before we start the serious northward journey over the alps and through what I suspect will be a chilly Germany.
P.s I bought a digital thermometer from Lidl that measures both outside and inside temperature. As I sit here typing it is really quite warm. 20.9 degrees Celsius inside the van, and a lovely 12.5 degrees outside. There is a barmy warm southern breeze, and so quite oddly, we have our washing out tonight and will be leaving it out all night. Keep an eye out for some really boring temperature stats coming your way!
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