Kotor, Montenegro

The day started in a rather unexpected way. We took a tender boat to the port, planning to meet our tour guide around 8:45 AM. When I couldn’t find him anywhere, I gave him a call—only to hear, “I thought the tour is tomorrow.” I explained that my paperwork clearly said today, and he replied, “See you in 5 minutes.”

Ten minutes later, he called again and asked if we could move the tour to 12:00 PM. I declined and asked for a refund.

With our plans suddenly wide open, we decided to hop on the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus instead. The ride took us along the beautiful shoreline all the way to Perast.

Perast turned out to be a charming, historic little town on the Bay of Kotor, known for its Venetian-style architecture, maritime heritage, and its close view of the islets of Our Lady of the Rocks and St. George. The town is peaceful and picturesque, with one main street lined with Baroque palaces and waterfront views that feel straight out of a postcard.

Our bus, however, was completely open—no windows, no roof—and we were freezing. A very expensive cappuccino felt absolutely necessary, not optional. After warming up a bit, we enjoyed a pleasant walk along the waterfront before returning to the bus stop. Thankfully, the next bus had both a roof and windows, so the ride back wasn’t nearly as cold.Read more