This coast, particularly running North from Dubrovnic, has become a popular destination for sailors competing with the Greek islands in the Med.
Our friend Captain Bob in his Blog does however give an alternate view after his recent cruise in these waters. Despite some of his views we enjoyed our brief experience on the water, even though we were part of a small herd of tourists like ourselves. Fortunately we were not constrained with concerns regarding holding (anchoring), haggling harbor fees, or on a live aboard cruisers budget.
What are simple pleasures can be viewed in different ways depending on ones expectations.
Sunshine, blue water, the wind in the hair, visiting small islands, and a break from the stresses & routine of everyday life - what's not to like?
As a heat wave was enveloping this part of Europe we left the old port of Dubrovnic in the morning with a light coating of fog dusting the water - this was to burn off fairly quickly. We were headed slightly North of the old city to the Elafiti islands, almost the Southern limit of the chain of islands running up this coastline.
The shoreline was indeed rocky - some sense of the North Channel.
The first of three islands we were to visit. The laid back ambience was welcomed, even if some of it catered to tourists.
Back to our trusty water craft for lunch before departing again.
Whole fish was clearly the way things are here - no filleting, its your job.
After lunch, and leaving for our next port, the "scraps" were enjoyed by a large flock of sea gulls.
The island of Lopud was the last one we were to visit, and our favorite, with a small town but a laid back maritime atmosphere.
As noted earlier - "whole fish", although these were like large sardines to be eaten whole, along with the calamari - a small bite along with a cold local beer before heading back by sea to Dubrovnic.
Another of the many "small vessels" seen on this coast. We noted registration in Gibralter, similar to some others we saw - maybe for Tax reasons?
Our final leg of the trip noting again the rocky shores, and likely a rocky sea bed.
Dubrovnic appearing as the sun makes its way to the horizon.
For us land locked folks this was a very enjoyable part of our trip.
It offered some needed "down time" close to the water.
Intermittent exposure to things we enjoy I believe may make them special, and not taken for granted.
Part three of our trip to follow.
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