Hey Nat Glad you are enjoying the blogs and pics. You would totally love it here in Croatia. The vibe, especially in Hvar is amazing. More pics and blog to come.
Star .... fish > go you !... Wot a whale of a time you are having - totally oarsum. (NO, no inference intended)
These pics are just magic Dee. Feels like I am right there with you....wunda-fill (not to be confused with wonda- bra :-)
Keep havin fun you ! ...and keep the pics coming too
Dubrovnik photos Hi Dee -
Some really great photos you've taken !
About the photo you labelled "bomb damage" - no, that was not recent bomb damage (which was 15 years ago) - they are just old ruins. Actually the very old city of Dubrovnik was hit by a massive earthquake in 1667 and almost destroyed (much of it fell into the sea).
Almost all the bomb damage that occurred in the early 1990s has been fantastically repaired! When you walked around the walls you would have seen hundreds of lovely orange-red roofs - each new roof is a testimony to the bomb that fell on it. During the bombardment of Dubrovnik in December 1991, by the Serbs and Montenegrins, and the subsequent one year siege, Dubrovnik was hit by about 600 shells. About 45% of the buildings were damaged -708 receiving direct hits and 10% guttered by fire. the Franciscan monastery was hit 60 times and the Dominican 20 times.
The walls received extensive damage - but it was all sandblasted and repaired to the exact specifications of the original (all repairs had to be in keeping with the period of the architecture).
Catching up on your exploits ... Hi Dee, Have just caught up on your blog. You've certainly had an interesting time! It's the first day (night, actually) of Spring back here, and has been reasonably warm for a change, although it's due to blow a gale tomorrow! I don't know how you could stand that heat! I had mild sunstroke in Brisbane out in the 35 degree sunshine at Australia Zoo! Glad you're having a ball, and looking forward to your next post in the blog.
Hvar is lavender Haven't heard you mention yet the LAVENDER - which Hvar (and Brac) and well known for - you would have to get a trip out into the countryside - but the road out of Hvar town is narrow, high (with a steep drop!) Anyway sounds like you are having heaps of fun in the town!!
Hi!!!! I have read all your journals and it looks like you're having a fantastic time! Looking forward too see all the pictures. Hope the rest of your holiday will turn out great. Hugs to you and Jeff from your host in Stockholm
For Suzanne We had a lovely time in Split even though we were only there for one night. Yes we did the basement catcombs and yes they were totally amazing!! I have tonnes of photos of exactly what you mention, the old and the new together, people living and working amoung the ruins of the Palace. The other great thing about Split, and now Hvar Island is that it is more relaxed than Dub was and there are no touts anywhere trying to force you into their resturant etc.
ceroc.... good for you...not so sure I would b game to do spins by myself on the glazed stone!! Have you managed to do any dancing yet...you seem to be having a great time...mmmmthe women sound interesting too...is it true there is an imbalance of men to women? ( more women than men?) Havfun Des
Storm in Split Yes Dee, Dubrovnik is fabulous - but Split has to be one of the most fascinating places - it is unique. You will see the new embedded into the ruins of the ancient! They live, work and eat around, in and under the walls of the old Roman Diocletian palace. I love the cafe in the remains of the old forum and the absolutely modern boutique built into a ruined something. Doors appear high on the walls, shutted up and going nowhere and windows are nitched alongside archways. The locals are all part and parcel of what remains of this living, breathing ancient palace. The old cannot be destroyed but it can be used, lived in and attached to. And it works. Fabulously! Don't forget to explore the catacombs below the cathedral and if you can, go and see Soline - the ancient ruins just out of the city!
It is good you've had some rain - it will keep the scrub fires away! We've seen on the TV that Greece has been having a bad time with fires this summer.
It is so nice to read your blog! Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. I wish I could have been there with you... Here in Gothenburg it has been thunder and heavy showers just about every day since you left. Hope it will be better by the time you return. Looking forward to seeing lots of photos!
SSS Hej !
Special Silver Service - WAHOO for that Dee. Was the watiter nice looking to boot ?!
Be nice to see a pic of that fab' restaurant. You must be tannin' up quite nicely - getting your southern whitish complexion a bit more in cholocate pastel mode. I would have 40 degrees over 4 degrees anyday !
ENJOY :-)
Adjo
Nat
The girls Yes Girish the girls here are gorgeous, and very very thin. I think they are thin because they all seem to smoke. Everyone here seems to smoke.
Thanx Suzanne I will try to remember everything you have suggested. Hugs to you too. Despite the hic up re eating out I still adore it here. It is just so me........even with the heat.
Hi Helen Dont know who you are but thanks for your comment on my photos. I just wish I had more time to put more on the blog site. I have taken hundreds.
Swede in NZ Ahh...Your sthlm photos bring me back home, that summer feeling. Battling rain and wind here in Wellington, and its snowing in Dunedin, so enjoy that weather.
Dubrovnik Oh, how your words bring back such memories ! I feel I am there with you - have you noticed the strong scent of pines and that musty smell of the yellow flowers on the broom bushes that cover the hillsides ? And oh that so blue, so clear clear sea ! You will LOVE walking the walls - but allow at least a couple of hours - and stroll the stradum (main central street) in the evening with the crowds - and then get a meal of cevapcici !!!
The driving there is suicidal - they are STUPID drivers, speed is senseless - and they don't wear seatbelts. So take care.
Booze How absolutely bizarre - as you say! And what sacrilege to the art of chosing a bottle of wine! Hard to believe that such a practice can exist in Europe.
Do hope your flight to Croatia goes smoothly !
Hugs, Suzanne
Camera memory stick Hey Nat,
I have two 1 GB memory cards for my camera. But so far I have been able to use a computer to download the pics then write them to disk. I doubt I will be able to post any photos of Croatia until I get back to Gothenburg.
Svenska Sites Oh the memories !...rushing back thick n fast. Just wondering how big you dig cam memory stick is Dee ? or are you downloading to disc ?
Had pancakes on a Thursady yet ? Learnt any pick up lines in Swedish ? :)
Old costumes and quaint all towns That must have been a great visit - especially with all the people decked out. Don't know too much about the deposit in the pot - that could be TOO realistic.
After 13 years of dreaming about it I am finally about to set sail for Santorini. Along the way I will catch up with my brother and take in Sweden and Croatia.... full info
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Dee Sorrell
Hi Marie
Great to hear from you. Hope all is well.