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Have you ever seen a pet turtle who comes when he's called? During my trip to Croatia, my friends and I stayed in an Airbnb in the city of Zadar. The host of the Airbnb was so friendly, he showed us his vegetable garden in his backyard. Inside of his garden, he began calling for " Dogge ." Soon enough, a small turtle crawled over to us. The host introduced us to his pet turtle named Dogge and we began feeding him vegetables from the garden. We walked around the garden calling "Dogge" and he came over to us each time. We were so surprised that a turtle can know it's own name! Vocabulary Airbnb (noun)- A house or apartment that can be rented for a short stay. Zadar (noun)- An old city in Croatia. Host (noun)- The owner of the Airbnb. Garden (noun)- A small area used to grow vegetables. Dogge (noun)- The name of the turtle. Crawled (verb)- To move forward by dragging the body close to the ground. Introduced (verb)- To meet someone new. Sur

Would you enjoy going on a long hike alongside beautiful crystal blue water? Then Plitvice Lakes in Croatia is the place for you! Over the summer, my friends and I travelled along the coast of Croatia for ten days. One of the most unique spots we visited was called Plitvice Lakes. Plitvice Lakes is located in one of Croatia's eight national parks. During our hike, we walked over bridges , climbed over rocks, and even passed by a few waterfalls. The water is crystal clear and you can see to the bottom of the lake. Unfortunately , swimming is prohibited because of the pollution from swimmers. Although you cannot swim, I highly recommend visiting Plitvice Lakes because the views are breathtaking . Vocabulary Enjoy (adjective)- To have a good time. Alongside (preposition)- At the side or close by. Unique (adjective)- One of a kind. Coast (noun)- The land near a seashore. Bridge (noun)- A wooden pathway connecting two pieces of land with water underneath. Crystal