Croatia 2

We took two trips to Dubrovnik Old Town, almost totally restored after extensive shelling damage during the war only 15 years ago. No cars are allowed and it was especially busy when cruise ship hoards were on tour - cruise liners came and left every day and this became a look-out topic for us at the villa. Sometimes, one or two more would moor off the Old Town harbour area. We walked the town, admiring the stonework and tiled rooftops, although most of them have had to be recovered in a brighter red tile than the originals.

The buildings are fascinating and distinctive, with many alleyways in which you can find al fresco cafes and restaurants. Walking around the walls was quite demanding for Amie & Daisy (hot and lots of steps) but they got there and we enjoyed tremendous views of the rooftops and the sea, getting another perspective when we went out on a glass-bottomed boat. There was little to see downwards, but we had terrific views of the old walls and buildings from the sea.