After leaving Montenegro, we crossed the boarder into Croatia. Our next stop was Dubrovnik, Croatia. I was so happy that I could visit it because when we were here a few months ago on our cruise, I was ill and quarantined on the ship.
As we drove into the city, the bus driver stopped so that we could take photos of the old city from above.
Just like in Kotor, you enter the city through a tunnel in the fortified walls.
As soon as you enter you are in a plaza with Onofrio's fountain. A huge fountain built in 1438. It is fed by a natural underground spring. Our tour guide encouraged us to drink from the fountain because the water is very safe. I declined, but many people did and they didn't get sick.
There are pluses and minuses about traveling during the off season. One of the main pluses is that the sites you visit are not at all crowded. Chuck said that when he was here before there were crowds of people.
This is a view down the main walk to the bell tower.
A closer view of the bell tower.
Just to the right of the bell tower is the church of St. Blaise. This church is very popular for weddings in Dubrovnik.
The stairs are the Jesuit stairs. If you are a fan of the Game of Thrones, you may recognize them as the walk of shame. Dubrovnik is a filming location for this series.
Inside a monastery, which is now a museum.
I took a picture of this early drawing of the city.
I loved their sense of humor. Don't you love this hand rail?
The small city harbor from above.
Like Kotor, Dubrovnik has cats. They are probably loved for the same reason...keeping away the mice. However, the cat is the picture below is eyeing something else.
Pigeons!
This lady has not even opened her bird feed sack and look at them flocking. They must know her.
Love,
Nancy
What a unique experience and so fun to read about your adventures!! Thanks for share with us
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