I have been asked many times to write a blog but declined, why would people be interested in what I have to say!
Today is the Day!
A journey that should have taken 2 weeks took a month and I still didn't want to leave.
But leave I did.
But not for long!
On returning to Dublin we got down to business.
My responsibilities included the formation of a company, securing the services of accountant/lawyer, locating a small office in Dublin 15, while Danijela did likewise in Croatia including arranging accommodation for hotel/apartment rental. Next on the list – interested customers – we talked to anyone who would listen, we hosted seminars, we advertised in local newspapers, and then it all took off.
Istrian property business.
The return.
We returned to Istria on our first inspection trip with 6 interested parties. The trip turned out to be successful with 4 of the group interested in buying property. We were on our way!
But then came the big financial crash in 2008/2009, and we could not give away inspection trips/property – we had a most enjoyable 6 years, but it was time to let go, which we did by closing the company.
There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds.
— Gilbert K. Chesterton
Wine.
And now I would like to discuss my favourite topic and indeed my passion: Croatian Wine, particularly Istrian wines which I have grown to appreciate over the years I have been traveling to Croatia. I am especially fond of the red Teran grape which, on first tasting, I found unpalatable as I was not used to the taste. However, I persevered and now it is my favourite. I am also very partial to the refreshing Malvazija made from a white Istrian grape . In fact, I now love all Croatian wine including wines produced in other Croatian regions e.g. red Plavic Mali, Posip, Grasevina, and Muskat, to mention a few.
Have you tried it yet?