Bura

In Croatian, Bura means a big wind storm. Because of it's geographical location, Baska is prone to Bura, and when I arrived in Baska, they had been experiencing Bura for a couple of days already. The skies were clear and the sea restless and turbulent.

But because of Bura, the sea experiences rapid turn over, which in turn scours the sea floor and beaches.

The water in Baska is beautifully clean generally, but after Bura it is sparkling.

Yes these are sea urchins, and this photo was taken as I stood on the boardwalk and looked down into the sea.

By the time I had been there for a day or so and even tho it is late September, the water is still warm enough to brave for a very refreshing swim! (after much shrieking and giggling, Dr M and I ventured into the Adriatic which was about 19 Degrees C)