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Three Days in Croatia – Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik

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June 23-25, 2024

Zadar sits on the northern coast of Croatia, and the only one of the three John and I had not visited in 2021.

Zadar currently uses their Roman theater as a theater space for concerts – The Gypsy Kings were scheduled to play that night (but after we set sail)
And the Cathedral
Our guide, Eva, explained the very modern sun monument- the solar panels collect the energy to light up the night (The seafront also has a sea organ – as the waves lap in and out, pipes along the waterfront move air through holes forces the air out and makes a melodic constantly changing song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pShgrfYdhrs )
The Roman Gates
Funky ladies room sign in a cafe

Since we’d spent about three weeks in Split in 2021, and with so many consecutive port days, I made a semi-sea day for myself. I did a quick walk along the seafront after throwing in a load of laundry, then got a lot of stuff accomplished (including my last 2 blog posts).

The small boat harbor
Lounging beds along the waterfront (bring your own mat)
Croatian and Yugoslavian Olympic medalists are honored along the waterfront
Sunset off the coast of Split

Then on to Dubrovnik. We focused on the history of the city instead of GOT. Our Guru walk guide – Vlasic – spoke about the history of the city and the war in 1991. Through much of its history, Dubrovnik was an independent city-state, buying protection from various powers in exchange for being left alone. When Yugoslavia started to break up, Dubrovnik wanted to become independent or be part of Croatia. The Serbians controlled the Yugoslavian army and along with neighboring area of what is now Montenegro wanted to claim the city. 25,000 Croatian citizens took shelter in the city in late September, thinking no one would destroy such an important heritage site. Bombing started in October, agreements were signed which the army ignored, then a massive bombing attack on December 6 destroyed 60% of the structures. Even with the bombing – the city refused to yield and held on until a ceasefire was signed in June, 1992.

Marín Drzic – poet- hole in neck from shrapnel (and rubbing his nose is supposed to be good luck).
The decorative downspout (if you can stand on it and take your shirt off an on – you will find true love -it’s small and slick, I didn’t see anyone able to stand on it let alone balance)
Fountain at courtyard just outside the old city
16th century graffiti (done by a monk)
Inside Cathedral of St Blaise
Dubrovnik “skyline”
Dubrovnik as viewed from the cable car (€27pp roundtrip) – interesting view – but pricey.

Next stop – Montenegro then Malta

2 Comments:

  1. wjoellen3
    July 1, 2024 at 11:45 am

    That sea organ is delightful!
    I’ve begun to imagine what other bodies of water would sound like…What about Lake Pontchartrain?

  2. wjoellen3
    July 1, 2024 at 11:52 am

    I really appreciate your travel blogs&all the pictures!
    June 17 was my 70th birthday and my health is better than it’s been in years.
    You truly are living a life I would choose,if I had the money!
    I’m so proud of y’all for following your bliss,making dreams come true❤️

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