Getting to a computer has been a difficult task, but I thought I'd try to catch up in Montenegro. We are in Kotor today, in the bay of the furthest south fjord in the world. It's a gorgeous bay with mountains shooting up all around. We climbed the medieval walls of the city up the side of the mountain to visit the ruins of a church there. It's a hard 45 minute climb with spectacular view once you reach the top. Man, were we ugly sweaty though! Then it's a quicker trip back down. We headed back through town and jumped into the water in the bay. Delightful.
Working backward, yesterday we visited Split. It was another lovely stop. We went to Trogir, a medieval walled town close by and then went to Diocletians' palace in Split. I was successful in finding a beach there, too. Lovely, warm water. It's such a great way tocool down after these warm days.
We've done great witht he weather in fact. Not too horribly hot. Quite manageable over all.
Ravenna was our first stop. What a great city. They have closed the center to cars, and everyone rides bikes inthe streets. Saw some mosaics in the churches and had a nice lunch. Luckily for our bak account, the stores were all clsoed after lunch so I couldn't shop. And there were saldi signs everywhere! I'm sure there will be more opportunities.
Our second Venice day was also good. We had breakfast on the canal at our hotel and then went to the Accademiz to see some art. Afterwards, we wandered the streets of Venice looking for a pizzeria I head read about. It was cklosed, but we found a nice cafe nearby and ate as we watched the thunder clouds roll in. The heavens opened up, but we were under cover outside the cafe. We kept scooting our chairs further under the canopy to stay dry. After the storm passed, we haded back to get our bags. And yes, we DID take public transportation to the ship. Idon't think we'll make that mistake again! getting to the vaporettp was no problem. The stop was near the hotel. However, at the other end, we had a bit of a hike including going over a bridge and around the big car park. We were happy to finally make it on board to cool off!
Dennis lectured that very evening to a packed house, and the crowds continue to show up to his talks. He's a very popular guy. He did the sail in this morning at 6:45 and he was everyone's wake up call since they broadcast him over the ship's PA. Okay, so maybe he isn't popular with everyone anymore!
It's time to head back to the ship. Dennis starts lecturing in 15 minutes and then does the sailaway immediately after. Time to be he supportinve wife! Tomorrow's stop is Corfu. More beaches is my MO, and maybe a cultural attraction or two to boot. I'll see if I can get some photos going, too. We need to get them off the camera as a first step. So hard to do those chores when cocktails and shuffleboard call.
Working backward, yesterday we visited Split. It was another lovely stop. We went to Trogir, a medieval walled town close by and then went to Diocletians' palace in Split. I was successful in finding a beach there, too. Lovely, warm water. It's such a great way tocool down after these warm days.
We've done great witht he weather in fact. Not too horribly hot. Quite manageable over all.
Ravenna was our first stop. What a great city. They have closed the center to cars, and everyone rides bikes inthe streets. Saw some mosaics in the churches and had a nice lunch. Luckily for our bak account, the stores were all clsoed after lunch so I couldn't shop. And there were saldi signs everywhere! I'm sure there will be more opportunities.
Our second Venice day was also good. We had breakfast on the canal at our hotel and then went to the Accademiz to see some art. Afterwards, we wandered the streets of Venice looking for a pizzeria I head read about. It was cklosed, but we found a nice cafe nearby and ate as we watched the thunder clouds roll in. The heavens opened up, but we were under cover outside the cafe. We kept scooting our chairs further under the canopy to stay dry. After the storm passed, we haded back to get our bags. And yes, we DID take public transportation to the ship. Idon't think we'll make that mistake again! getting to the vaporettp was no problem. The stop was near the hotel. However, at the other end, we had a bit of a hike including going over a bridge and around the big car park. We were happy to finally make it on board to cool off!
Dennis lectured that very evening to a packed house, and the crowds continue to show up to his talks. He's a very popular guy. He did the sail in this morning at 6:45 and he was everyone's wake up call since they broadcast him over the ship's PA. Okay, so maybe he isn't popular with everyone anymore!
It's time to head back to the ship. Dennis starts lecturing in 15 minutes and then does the sailaway immediately after. Time to be he supportinve wife! Tomorrow's stop is Corfu. More beaches is my MO, and maybe a cultural attraction or two to boot. I'll see if I can get some photos going, too. We need to get them off the camera as a first step. So hard to do those chores when cocktails and shuffleboard call.
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Yea! Great to hear you are having fun - we talked to Julie last night and looking forward to seeing the girls later today!
Us again - check out our blog at http://islandhalls.blogspot.com/ for the latest adventure of Emma and Julia!
Sounds like way fun!!! I want to know who wins the bus vs. car rental! I say car wins when one did not get to take the water taxi in Venice!!! Now I know Reba is missing traveling with me! I wish you much more fun, sun, beaches and of course SALDI signs!! (Hey is there any "Fire" saldi on the ship?
We got to enjoy our lovey Wakcy Pirate Cruise on the "Skyline Princess" today I am sure it is close to the Royal Princess....just a very distant, distant Lake Michigan cousin!
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