Our day started with a splash—literally! We spent the entire morning at Terme Jezerčica, diving into the pools, whizzing down the slides, and soaking in the amazing atmosphere of this family-friendly thermal retreat. Dotty, as always, stole the show with her adorable splashes, but all that fun tired her out, and she drifted off for a much-needed nap.

While Dotty rested, we enjoyed a relaxed lunch, refueling for the second half of our day. Then, with the promise of festive cheer, we headed to Zagreb’s famous Christmas markets. The air was filled with the scent of mulled wine, roasting chestnuts, and holiday joy as we wandered through the charming stalls. Georgia and Ali couldn’t resist another round of ice skating—our little pro was eager to show off her moves!

Afterwards, we warmed up with a cup of velvety smooth hot chocolate that tasted like Christmas in a cup thick smooth and moorish. For dinner, Ali tried the Mexican-inspired mac and cheese, which packed a delicious kick, while Georgia stuck to her classic favourite: good old mac and cheese. I, on the other hand, couldn’t resist the lure of a proper frankfurter a festive market treat.

With full stomachs, we soaked up the magic of the markets one last time, strolling past twinkling lights and festive decorations. But the adventure didn’t stop there. Sadly our train home was unexpectedly cancelled and relocated to a different platform. Unaware of the change, we ended up hopping on the wrong train!

Thankfully, it wasn’t long before we realised our mistake. At the next station, we switched to an old-fashioned “chugger” train that rattled and hummed its way back to our starting point. Eventually, we found the right train and then made it back home, albeit much later than planned.

Despite the detour, we arrived home happy, knackered, and already laughing about our unplanned train adventure. It’s these little moments the mix of magic and mishaps that make travel so memorable. Today was a day full of stories we’ll be telling for years to come.

And now, with tired feet and warm hearts, we’re ready to do it all again tomorrow. Stay tuned!

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