Exploring in the Rain

: ) Rain!! It's wonderful! I have my raincoat, umbrella and Keens, the Keens are absolutely necessary to keep from slipping. I've seen several ladies already today slipping and sliding, very dangerous. I also see lots in high heels! Very crazy! The Keens have also been great swimming on the rocky beaches. It's not pouring down rain, but just enough to be slippery.

Here is my Dubrovnik sitting room. Upstairs is a loft with the bed and AC. It's very comfy!

After breakie, I paid Lora, the manager for the room, since I might not see her again. She works 'till noon only. She thought I'd be disappointed by the rain, but, of course,. I was smiling. I almost melted yesterday! It was only in the high eighties, but the humidity was up near 70%!


A cruise ship leaving the Old Port. There's another out there today, but I think it's mostly Europeans. I don't see too many Americans today. Still lots of Aussies around though.

So, yesterday, I swam in the public beach right outside the Ploce Gate. Had to pay to use a lounge chair w/ an umbrella, but it was worth it. Again, lots of crazy Europeans & Aussies sitting out in the full sun all afternoon (ladies with no tops on) and baking their skin! Then I headed over to the Lapad side of the new city to check out the other tourist walk and beaches. Nothing great. In the evening, I went to check out a musical festival event going on, but didn't stay. It was three hours of theatre in Croatian language. I did some exploring of the many city streets inside the wall, instead.


See! The clouds in the sky and waves hitting the rocks! The Adriatic has been very calm, no waves or breakers at all. You just float on top of the water. This is one of the defence fortresses guarding a small bay by the city.

Today, I've been doing a bit of souvenier shopping while exploring around the city and close bay. I bought some Ajvar, it's a very popular Balkan condiment and very tasty. I bought the mild, still have to find the hot kind. I think I'll be heading over to the Old Port to see if the local ferry is running out to the nearby island. it will be a good day for walking around there, I think. It's still very warm so, of course, I'll be taking my swim suit and probably take a swim somewhere. Other than that, packing a small bag for my overnight at Korcula tomorrow.

'Suppose you and Dad have your bags packed and ready to get out of the heat, eh, Mom? Well, Matt, I'll write again, but be looking out for me Wednesday evening, probably very tired. Then, Kristi, I'll be back home early Thursday afternoon, I reckon. This is all with luck that I catch my flights OK.

Later, Steph