Croatia

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Start with a view of the ancient city, Dubrovnik, in Croatia , from the Grand Villa Argentina, the hotel I stayed at. The private Beach Club is just below the hotel. I walked the city walls - almost 2 kilometers, and saw some incredible views. From the wall you get so many perspectives of what life must have been like. There is breathtaking beauty at every turn         . From the fort you have a better idea of the fortification of the city     . This city was once much like Wall Street in New York, the center of trade for Eastern Europe . The "new" wall was completed a while ago . Stopping for refreshment at a place called "Cold Drinks" I ran into a group of college kids on Semester-at-Sea. Some of them had killed enough brain cells to jump from the 100 foot rock face into the Adriatic below . One of them was knocked out from a concussion, and was lucky to live. My favorite lunch spot had offerings like this everyday.

A two day trip took me to Hvar. This view is from the Amphora Hotel . Life in Hvar revolves around boating . The Palace Hotel is where I stayed, it had beautiful views . Note the date in this relief work. . The winged lion reminded of Venice. Walking around Hvar     I was mesmerized by the beauty of the place. I even found a way that forced me to slow down and relax . Nothing is fast except the time that passes. One of the solid bronze doors reminded me of Zanzibar. From the port you can see the fort above .

Back in Dubrovnik, I saw a religious procession where they bless the boats . They carry a 13th century painting in the procession. One of the five churches in town was impressive.

My last day in Dubrovnik, sitting by the pool, the Adriatic got angry     . Now even the furniture rests in peace at the bottom.

Definitely a place worth revisiting.

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