Wednesday, May 2nd - Dubrovnik

Coming into Dubrovnik by ship, it's very easy to see why the Dalmatian Coast is so popular with tourists. Lovely villas cluster on the steep slopes above the beaches. We joined our guide and driver for the trip out of the city to one of the small villages, where we toured a very old farmhouse. This was a typical multi-generational estate of a wealthy family. They owned and operated the only olive press in the area, as well as having their own olive grove and raising many other crops. Much of the building was destroyed in the war in 1991-1995 and has been rebuilt, but the oldest parts are intact. Now the family offers hospitality to tourists. And they are REALLY good at hospitality. After a short introduction to the olive press and the old-style kitchen we were offered home-made brandy and dried figs as well as lively local music on accordion and guitar. Then we were shown into the dining room for a delicious meal of sausage, green salad, potato salad, lots of wine and apple strudel. The musicians played and sang traditional music then launched into international favourites and led us all in a lively sing-along. Leaving the farm, we drove back into Dubrovnik where we had an hour or so to wander through the lovely old town and sit by the harbour. It was very crowded, but we found a quiet place in the old church and enjoyed its peace and beauty. Back at the ship we had dinner, then Larry went to see a mentalist show while I shopped, sat in the piano bar for awhile and relaxed in our room.

Photos 2 May



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