Last July, we took a trip abroad stating in Italy and then making our way to Croatia and Greece before heading back home. After a few nights in southern Italy, we took a train to Rome and hopped a plane for a 1 hour flight to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Many people think that all of Croatia is still war-torn from the war with Serbia back in the EARLY 90'S. However, it is emerging again as a popular destination for travelers all over the world. Being our first trip to Croatia, we settled on spending time just in Dubrovnik, as we had read about it already and had seen so many beautiful pictures. Flying into Dubrovnik was amazing. We got awesome views from the air of the walled city. These old walls date back to the 1300's. Although 70% of the city was bombed in the war, UNESCO has declared a World Heritage sight and has restored the city almost entirely. The old city was beautiful and full of friendly locals. One of our favorites was a woman who invited us to eat at her cafe our first night. When we asked her what she would tell people on vacation to do, she said to eat, drink, make love and go to the beach. So, that sounded good to us. We took a cruise around the Elafiti Islands where we hiked to a medieval church over 800 years old. Annual services are still held there for dedicated church goers as it is a 55 minute hike up hill with unsure footing. That night, we ate in the cloister of a church. Clinton found this to be remarkable, as up to that point he had battled many demons in cloisters while playing video games. Although I found the local cuisine to be tasty, Clinton found it to be very heavy. We wanted to swim, but the waters of the Adriatic were too cold for south Floridians- and this was mid- July! On our last night in Dubrovnik, we went sea kayaking at sunset. Again, amazing. There are other places we would like to see on the Dalmatian Coast, but that will need to be for another trip. It is no wonder why Dubrovnik is called the Jewel of the Adriatic. Centuries ago, it was a center for ship building and admired by many including Richard the Lion heart on his return from his third Crusade. Clinton and I are admirers as well. If you would like to see photographs of our trip, please click on the Dubrovnik link to your right.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Last July, we took a trip abroad stating in Italy and then making our way to Croatia and Greece before heading back home. After a few nights in southern Italy, we took a train to Rome and hopped a plane for a 1 hour flight to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Many people think that all of Croatia is still war-torn from the war with Serbia back in the EARLY 90'S. However, it is emerging again as a popular destination for travelers all over the world. Being our first trip to Croatia, we settled on spending time just in Dubrovnik, as we had read about it already and had seen so many beautiful pictures. Flying into Dubrovnik was amazing. We got awesome views from the air of the walled city. These old walls date back to the 1300's. Although 70% of the city was bombed in the war, UNESCO has declared a World Heritage sight and has restored the city almost entirely. The old city was beautiful and full of friendly locals. One of our favorites was a woman who invited us to eat at her cafe our first night. When we asked her what she would tell people on vacation to do, she said to eat, drink, make love and go to the beach. So, that sounded good to us. We took a cruise around the Elafiti Islands where we hiked to a medieval church over 800 years old. Annual services are still held there for dedicated church goers as it is a 55 minute hike up hill with unsure footing. That night, we ate in the cloister of a church. Clinton found this to be remarkable, as up to that point he had battled many demons in cloisters while playing video games. Although I found the local cuisine to be tasty, Clinton found it to be very heavy. We wanted to swim, but the waters of the Adriatic were too cold for south Floridians- and this was mid- July! On our last night in Dubrovnik, we went sea kayaking at sunset. Again, amazing. There are other places we would like to see on the Dalmatian Coast, but that will need to be for another trip. It is no wonder why Dubrovnik is called the Jewel of the Adriatic. Centuries ago, it was a center for ship building and admired by many including Richard the Lion heart on his return from his third Crusade. Clinton and I are admirers as well. If you would like to see photographs of our trip, please click on the Dubrovnik link to your right.
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I didn't realize that Dubrovnik had so much ancient history, you did a very interesting travelogue of your visit to Croatia..I love the Old World Architecture...the photos were awesome!!!...Love ...Bubiexoxo
Just finished viewing the slideshow of the Amalfi Coast in Italy and the Isle of Capri..it is breathtaking..M&M are so lucky to be taking a trip there in a few weeks...they are going to love it...Bubie xoxo
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