Pula, Croatia (Roman Amphitheater)

After checking out Ambrela Beach, we headed back into the city center to check out the Roman Amphitheater, a.k.a Arena of Pula, Pula’s “most famous and important monument.”

It was built during the 1^st century A.D. at the same time the Colosseum in Rome was built and has been the site of gladiator fights, medieval knight tournaments, and present-day performances.  The kid’s thought it was super cool they got to see “the broken thing in Rome’s little brother.”

Pula, Croatia (Ambrela Beach)

Even though the weather was a little too windy to enjoy the water (that jazz was COLD), we took the kids to a nearby pebble beach to check out the views after our fun morning at the aquarium.

 Ambrela Beach was less than a five minute drive from our resort and was awarded a "Blue Flag" for its “cleanliness and exceptional water quality.”  In the summer you can rent deck chairs and umbrellas (there are also bathrooms and showers and a lifeguard on duty). The kids had a blast learning to skip rocks and searching for "sea life!"

Pula, Croatia (Auquarium/Fort Ventura)

The weather today was not the best for a lot of the outdoorsy stuff (very windy, cool, sunshine but rainy).  We had discussed renting a boat to take the kids fishing but no one would take us out due to the wind.  Oh well, it was the perfect opportunity to hit up the Pula Aquarium located inside Fort Verudela (and less than a five min. drive from our resort)…after sleeping in, of course!  (I think I may like no-planned vacations after all).

Pula, Croatia (Arrival)

For Spring Break we decided we were going to take a much-needed VACATION.  And, when I say “vacation” I mean a trip that we I don’t spend weeks itinerizing down to the hour.  This trip was straight up purchasing plane tickets, picking a resort, reserving a rental car, and whatever happens, happens!

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Today we decided to go to Luxembourg with a group of friends to explore their famous casemates and visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery Memorial.  We had gone to Luxembourg before but this time we were able to find parking!

Our first stop was the cemetery to pay our respects to the American soldiers who died in WWII.