Monday, 22nd June.
The many photos we took on the long drive on Saturday (20th) from Split to Dubrovnik, don't really do justice to the spectacular coastline, bays and inlets along the way but are a good reminder to us of our fabulous journey. We made several stops, one of which was at Mimice, where we noticed a large sign advertising Caffe Sydney Croatia. Intrigued, we went in, had coffee and talked to the young waiter who told us that the owner had lived in Sydney for many years, returned to Croatia and opened the cafe/restaurant in 2000. It has fantastic views, accommodation and meals...unfortunately the owner wasn't there, it would have been interesting to talk to him.
Another very brief stop was at the border post of Croatia/Bosnia and Herzegovena and 10 minutes later at the border post of Bosnia and Herzegovena/Croatia where we were waved through with just a cursory glance at offered passports!
We arrived in Mlini, about 6 kms south of Dubrovnik at about 4pm and met friends Mirielle and Mark from Melbourne who'd arrived the day before. We'd known that they intended to visit Croatia but didn't know when so were pleasantly surprised to receive a message, while in Split, to say that they would ferry from Bari in Italy to Dubrovnik and be there on Friday. It was great to catch up and a return boules/petanque/bocce match was played with a victory this year to the Vics, at two games to one, leaving the series at one all.
Another very brief stop was at the border post of Croatia/Bosnia and Herzegovena and 10 minutes later at the border post of Bosnia and Herzegovena/Croatia where we were waved through with just a cursory glance at offered passports!
We arrived in Mlini, about 6 kms south of Dubrovnik at about 4pm and met friends Mirielle and Mark from Melbourne who'd arrived the day before. We'd known that they intended to visit Croatia but didn't know when so were pleasantly surprised to receive a message, while in Split, to say that they would ferry from Bari in Italy to Dubrovnik and be there on Friday. It was great to catch up and a return boules/petanque/bocce match was played with a victory this year to the Vics, at two games to one, leaving the series at one all.
A decider will be played next year at a yet to be chosen venue!
M & M had been into the city a couple of times before we arrived but kindly gave us a few tips and pointed us in the right direction. We caught a ferry from the lovely little harbour below the camp to the port of old Dubrovnik and happily spent a few hours strolling through the little lanes admiring the wonderful old buildings,
M & M had been into the city a couple of times before we arrived but kindly gave us a few tips and pointed us in the right direction. We caught a ferry from the lovely little harbour below the camp to the port of old Dubrovnik and happily spent a few hours strolling through the little lanes admiring the wonderful old buildings,
stopping at one of the many cafes for a sandwich and drink before returning by bus to camp. We briefly stood on the end of the queue for the cable car but could see that we'd be there for a very long wait so gave it a miss.
Today has been an easy day, with some washing, a few little odd jobs, a walk along the waterfront followed by a swim and a couple of hours reading and relaxing.
2 comments:
Looks fab and good to catch up. Croatia looks a must for next holiday. Coming back next year then. Yeah!!!! Xxxx
Haven't caught up yet completely with your blog though the photographs are absolutely stunning. This last month I have things lined up daily whereas beforehand was wondering what the hell I was gonna do with my days. Things should quieten down again soon. Judy xx
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