Mljet Island to Dubrovnik
This was E's favourite day of sailing by far. The scenery was superb and the air was so fresh. Coming in to Dubrovnik was breath taking. Historically, Dubrovnik was a very powerful port town and arriving by boat was definitely the best way to experience its gravity.
Dubrovnik is surrounded by a massive wall which was intended to protect the town (it's rival was the great Venetian empire). Apparently its positioning made it quite vulnerable to attacks.
S and I were a little under the weather so instead of walking the wall in 30 something degree heat, we opted for the Buza Bar. Buza Bar was located on the cliffs of Dubrovnik, just under the town walls and the view was incredible. The cliffs had landings off which people were jumping off. One of them was apparently 27 meters high (E had to hold her breath a few times and was urging S not to participate).
After relaxing in the sun we decided to have a walk around the Old Town (which is classified as a UNESCO world heritage site). The architecture was stunning and is mainly renaissance in style. The town has a definite Italian influence with shiny marble roads and alley ways. It was by far one of the most attractive towns on the coast. S drank out of the Great Fountain of Onofrio which according to legend brings luck to anyone who drinks from it (it has brought fresh water to the town since 1444).
Before dinner, we all jumped in a little boat and had a sunset cruise around Dubrovnik. We are certain that the little boat was overcrowded and about to tip but the sunset was amazing. We had Pizza yet again then went to a bar which served cocktails in a sand bucket!!
Dubrovnik to Korcula
After our obligatory swim stop, we arrived at Korcula Town. A very gorgeous settlement that juts out from a mountain and which has (surprise surprise) medieval walls surrounding it. The town operated on a tight grid system with little alleyways and its claim to fame is that Marco Polo (the famous explorer) was born in this town.
We enjoyed an afternoon of aimlessly wandering the streets and eating ice cream, followed by sitting on the town walls chatting in the sun.
For dinner and drinks we went to an open air bar (with gorgeous fairy lights) and an amazing view of the sunset. The atmosphere was lovely and the live music was great. However, there was a lot to be desired for the service. How can we ever forget the time when Erin waited 3.5 hours for a bowl of spaghetti hehe.
Up next, the finale. Lots of photos below. E couldnt help herself.
E&S
xoxo
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| Stradun - The artery of Dubrovnik (in other words the main street) |
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| The view from Buza Bar.
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| The narrow alleys of Dubrovnik. |
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| Sunset Cruise |
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| The Sexy Six! |
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| The Walls of Dubrovnik |
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| Sailing in to Korcula |
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| Swimming in a cove near Korcula |
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| Korcula Markets |
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| Our Boat - Ciresco |
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| Erin and Liz on the walls at Korcula |
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| The open air bar at Korcula |
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