Photo Story: Top sights along the Route E trail of the Plitvice Lakes (Part 2)
In the previous post ‘Photo Story: Top sights along the Route E trail of the Plitvice Lakes (Part 1)‘, I said that it was the small things that made the Plitvice Lakes meaningful for me. The green moss growing on tree trunks, the oblivious, carefree fish and the fallen tree trunks in their green, watery graves.
But the lower lakes gave me a bigger picture of what the Plitvice is about. An intricate system of interconnecting falls, coming together to form a symphony of natural elements coming together.
Here is a continuation from the first post. From Entrance Gate 2, it’s an hour’s walk to the ferry terminal. On to the other side of the lakes.
The Ferry Terminal and Rest Stop
The ferry terminal. Do try to get seats by the side, if you’re keen to take photos.A ferry approaching from faraway.Probably the rare man-made fixture of the Plitvice Lakes.
The resting point for you to have a snack.A change in landscape.Spying from behind the trees.Holding still, in spite of the gushing water.Waterfalls, from far.Green pool of water amid huge rocks.
Slapovi Milke Trnine – 6 m
Slapovi Milke Trnine. It’s 6m high but very broad.You have to admit, this pool of water is really green.Love it how the green parts because of reflection from the mountains.The fishes. How carefree they are!A fallen plant, rarely disturbs the surface of the water.
Veliki Slap at 78m, also known as the ‘Big Waterfall’
The waterfalls are all interconnected. It’s pretty cool to see how they come together.Welcome to the highest waterfall of Plitvice Lakes – the Veliki Slap, also known as Big Waterfall at 78 m.It’s so tall, with interconnected mini-falls below.The multi-layered Veliki Slap. Very interesting.
Lunch near Entrance Gate 1
Restaurants near Entrance Gate 1 were closed for renovation, therefore the burger/ fried food joint was doing a brisk business when we were there. They sold an assortment of fries, burgers and nuggets. Unhealthy, yet crispy, good fried park food. : )
Buffet slap? Slap is a Croatian word for waterfall. : )Hamburgers and fries for lunch as the other restaurants at Entrance 1 were closed for renovation.It was very interesting, observing the elderly gentleman in front of me.State of my shoes after the trek. You may be asking yourself… Pink shoes and blue jeans?
The Velike Kaskade
Every step I take, the view of the Velike Kaskade changes.Overlooking the Velike Kaskade, at the lower lakes.Like how the green azure waters serve as a good backdrop to showcase the leaf patterns.Caught up with a toy to enjoy the lakes.
The Travelling Squid’s Take
If the Upper Lakes brought me closer to the inhabitants of Plitvice Lakes, the Lower Lakes allowed me to see the bigger picture. How each waterfall, however awe-inspiring it is, has its role to play as part of the wider drainage system of the Plitvice Lakes.
My favourite photo? It was the one of the plants holding firm in the midst of the gushing waterfall.
Hope you enjoyed this series on the Plitvice Lakes!
