We arrived in Dubrovnik on our ferry at 08.00 after a very
peaceful crossing. We had boarded at Bari in the usual chaotic Italian manour
but once on board when collecting our cabin key we were shown to our cabin by a
charming crew member. No hunting for you cabin here. We unpacked then went and
found the bar for a drink. Very pleasant staff again and a charmingly old
fashioned feel to the bar area even down to partitions on the double seats to
stop you sliding. The tables reminded us both of being back on board one of our
own boats as well. Breakfast was included in our ticket so we both got off the
next morning to a very good start. We arrived at our campsite by 08.30 and were
welcomed by the owner and showed the pitches available. We chose one surrounded
by olive trees and also the odd Carob tree.
After catching a bus from just outside the site at Oresac (a
150 Kuna fare, about £1.50) we arrived in Dubrovnik and walked down the many
steps to get to the town. We, like many others I am sure gravitated to the
harbour where an old twin masted working boat was giving trips around the bay
and an island just offshore. Too much of a bargain not to at 10euros each. It
lasted about an hour and was thoroughly enjoyable. Back into the town where we
enjoyed whitetail (described as little fish on the menu) and a beer for a very
reasonable £24. Good for the main square of a tourist centre, they were very
good too.
Dubrovnik is lovely and we were thoroughly taken by the Old
Town. For our visit the weather was too hot but otherwise perfect.
Tomorrow we are heading on to Orebic for a night then
catching the ferry from Trpanj to Ploce to avoid driving through Bosnia as our
insurance does not cover us for that. After that on to Split for a night or
two.
Croatia is all we hoped it would be so far and more.
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