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    Under a Croatian Sun: From Grey Britain to a Sunny Isle: One Couple's Dream Comes True
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    Under a Croatian Sun: From Grey Britain to a Sunny Isle: One Couple's Dream Comes True

    By Anthony Stancomb

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    Take a journey to a ramshackle village in Croatia—a village proudly defined by its tragic history, its unique café culture, its fishing, and its potent alcoholMany of us have dreamed about upping sticks, leaving the humdrum of urban living for a new life of blue skies, warm sunshine, and sparkling seas. For Anthony and Ivana Stancomb, moving from Fulham to Vis, the remotest island off the coast of Croatia, was easy, but fitting in with the locals was one of the hardest things they had ever had to do. Faced with a language barrier and not the friendliest of locals, little by little our undaunted couple become islanders in their own right, and a few hearts are melted in the process. With the Adriatic Sea as a backdrop, we trace their transformation from foreigners to friends, taking in their adventures with risky boats, fierce grandmothers, star-cross'd lovers, and the establishment of the Croatia's first ever cricket team. This warming account of following your heart, not your head, shows how, with a bit of courage and an open mind, home is wherever you make it.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn Blake
    Release dateSep 1, 2014
    ISBN9781784180935
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      Under a Croatian Sun is a wonderful memoir of a British man who, along with his Croatian wife, give up the rat race in England and relocate/retire to Croatia. The author has an excellent ability to describe the numerous characters he meets in his new home, many times causing me to snort out loud in laughter. He also has the ability to poke fun at himself. Especially in his descriptions of trying to fit in and be accepted by the locals. And, without even realizing it, the reader comes away with a bit of understanding about the troubles the area experienced in the war. All in all, having read many ex-pat memoirs, I find this one to be of a higher standard. Funny, witty, engaging, and even educational. A sure win!