Dubrovnik!!

There is no place quite like Croatia. I have wanted to come here since I read some articles about the country a few years ago. I must say, it beats my expectations. We arrived in Dubrovnik to realize our bags got left behind. Not a good feeling. Luckily, Livio picked us up and stopped at a market so we could buy some essentials. We were able to carry on as planned. Strolled around Old Town for a few hours; a truly gorgeous and historic city. Surrounded by walls on all sides, Old Town is packed with restaurants, bars, shops, churches, and tiny streets and alleys all around.

It's just so lovely. The Croatians are very nice and welcoming... not to mention tall, dark and beautiful. We stopped at a local beach 2 minutes from our room, which was perfect... Thanks Livio and Marilyn! Later we picked up some new clothes and headed to get drinks in one of the plazas.

Dinner at Nishta, the local vegetarian restaurant, and #4 on trip advisor. The food and setting were great. Most of the menu items were vegan, so we were pretty happy. The next day we walked the city walls in the morning. Amazing views of the Adriatic and the Old Town. Got some bread at a bakery and a smoothie and espresso and then went to another local beach by our place. We soaked up some sun and took a dip in the sea. Finally got our bags around 4pm. Never felt so good to see my face lotion!

Our last night in Dubrovnik was lovely. Sampled some great Croatian wine at D'vino and then had some of the best pizza ever, cheeseless of course. But no cheese needed. Perfect crust, local olive oil, lots of veggies and fresh tomato sauce. Perfection on a plate. Then we sipped some Ozujsko, the local beer, while sitting on some seriously ancient steps.

In the AM we took a bus to Split. Nice scenic drive along the coast of the country and even into Bosnia. Great sea views! Finally we took a catamaran over to Hvar. More to come later.

DUBROVNIK PHOTOS