Thank you Yail. It has been astonishingly amazingly awesome (thought I'd practice some light hearted alliteration to lighten the mood). Two more days and I return to normality
I've based myself in Split and to be honest have not ventured too far out. On the whole I've stuck to my original plans, although the early morning runs I had planned never materialised. I did manage pre-breakfast dips in the sea. The hotel is only running at 20% ceg apacity (the restaurant and hotel beach bar is closed, the spa is only open by reservation and the hot tubs are not available) but even then it has been exquisite. I have been largely sheltered from the impact of Covid, but being here and talking to the hotel owner really sends home how this has affected business. He has had to let all his staff go and the whole operation is being run by him and members of his family. Despite that the service has been outstanding. When he found out I would be largely working during my visit, he set me up with a desk which looks out to the glass fronted balcony which in turn looks out to the sea, a second monitor and a proper work chair. He and his family cannot do enough to make my stay enjoyable.
I did spend the weekend touring. Island hopping Saturday and going into Old Town Sunday. I've even managed a hike to the top of a fortress. DV you must must come here next year !!!
The day I arrived, my solicitor emailed me copies of signed consent forms from H and a covering letter saying how frustrated he is at my lack of engagement re the mediator. The letter was dated the day before I left for Croatia. He had seen me in person twice and had exchanged numerous texts with me about the children. He never once mentioned he'd signed the papers. I guess it goes both ways. I never once mentioned I'd filed. He has made it difficult to get in touch with the kids - he doesn't respond to texts and then I'll just randomly get a call from D10. Sometimes, because I am not expecting it, I miss the call and it will be followed by a text from him along the lines of "D10 tried to call you but you didn't pick up". At least when he is away I have the decency to send him a text first to make sure he is available. Other than the email from the solicitor and being annoyed at him, I have not really given him much thought.
The guy I met has been messaging and even called once or twice and I am allowing myself the luxury of cautiously 'liking' him. It is nice to have someone I actually like message / call just to ask me how my day is going.
