How is that for an SAT/GRE style analogy, eh?!

Mljet, an island 25 miles off the coast of Dubrovnik, is supposedly where Calypso convinced Odysseus to spend seven years during his ten year journey. We figured one day would be good enough, but I would have happily stayed for who knows how long! The weather was SO perfect and the island was just beautiful. The hilly backdrop of other islands, set against quiet bays of deep blue water and green trees looked more like an island paradise written by Homer than real life!

First, we got ourselves some wheels for jammin’ around the island!

Our first stop was Uvala Sutmiholjska, along the southern coast of Mljet. The water in the bay was so beautiful. We almost had the entire place to ourselves.

The western third of the island consists of Mljet National Park, which also extends 500m offshore. It was declared a National Park in 1960 and also contains St. Mary Benedictine Monastery, which is now a snazzy restaurant. There are two lakes within the park, which are connected to the ocean via a small channel. Malo Jezero, the small lake, was really beautiful and a great spot to chill our feet for a few minutes.

Malo Jezero

The best part of Mljet: the entire island is covered in dense pine forest! While driving around in our convertible, enjoying beautiful views of the Adriatic Sea and 80 degree weather in mid-September…it smelled just like Christmas. A total confusion of the senses. I loved it! Good choice Odysseus!