Baška lies at the southernmost point of Krk, with an endless, gentle sea between it and the island of Rab, framed by rugged mountains. Here, people feel far away from the fast pace of life. A walk through the village in late fall makes you believe that time stands still. Has always stood still. Like the cat, who sat quietly on the steps and looked at me with mild interest, as if wondering what I was doing in her village.