Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
July 7 - 21 We made the most of the last part of our travels by soaking in the majestic sights of Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast and islands.
The Biokova Skywalk was a thrill of a lifetime. We were lucky to arrive when the crowd was light and marvel at the panoramic 360 view.
To give you an idea of the height and trajectory of this Skywalk, this photo is taken from 1/2 way up the mountain (which we eventually fully ascended). Near the top left of this image you can see the Skywalk with people on it.
Did we mention, it was windy on the Skywalk? LOL as Stacy tries to keep her hair out of her photos.
Speaking of windy, Zlatni Rat beach on Brac Island is famous for amazing views and windsurfing conditions. These windsurfers would be carried 8-10 feet above the water surface with wind gusts. So fun to watch!
Zlatni Rat beach is the most popular beach in Croatia and it is easy to see why given the beautiful sand, long promontory, amazing weather, stunning water and did we mention very cool beach bars.
Terry and Stacy continued to relish the waterfront dinners at sunset sampling local Croatian wine and food. We learned that it was not until Croatia joined the EU, that it was allowed to export wine. Just to be safe, we shipped some home before the rules change again.
As you have likely read in the news, much of Europe is suffering from drought conditions and water shortages. We cannot be blamed for this problem as we abided by the sage advice contained above.
We decided that seeing the Dalmation Coast and some of the islands from the water would be a rare experience and one we would cherish. We were not disappointed.
The Elaphite island of Lopud was where we stopped for dinner during our sunset boat ride. The Monastery you see is a private resort that was rented by David and Victoria Beckham who were celebrating their daughter’s birthday. We were too busy to join the celebration, but waved as we departed. Terry claims Vicky blew him a kiss. Whatever!
One of the dishes we sampled in Lopud was squid ink risotto, which is a specialty in these parts. We were initially afraid to try it, but it was actually really tasty.
After dinner, we were able to capture this memory of a romantic evening and stunning sunset.
And here is a better view of the sunset without us blocking your view.
Dubrovnik was such a marvelous city. Old Town alone has so many restaurants, historic sites and churches that you could spend a week just taking it all in.
The panoramic views from the island of Hvar were truly remarkable and we enjoyed seeing another one of Croatia’s nearly 1,000 islands.
Walking the city walls in Dubrovnik is a remarkable experience both visually and historically. The massive scale and significance of this walled city and fortress are hard to fathom.
From almost any direction while walking the Dubrovnik city walls, you enjoy stunning views of the jagged coast, turquoise waters and beautiful city.
Our journey of a lifetime has come to an end, but our memories will last a lifetime. Between April 11 - July 21 Terry drove 5,189miles only acquiring 1 speeding ticket and 1 parking violation (not bad). We hiked/walked 633 miles which equates to more than the distance of 24 marathons. We lost track of the bottles of wine we enjoyed, the new friends we met, the stunning sunsets we relished, the churches we worshiped within and the feeling of peace and gratitude that we shared for the many blessings in our lives. Thanks for your friendship and your love and for following us on this journey whether virtually or in person. La vita è bella- Life is Beautiful!
