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    Game of Thrones

    July 14, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    Time for our Game of Thrones tour.

    The tour was so much fun we could place ourselves in some of the scenes so easily. Our tour guide was excellent and gave us some very special insights into the series as she was one of the main extras and played the part of most of the girls including Brienne.

    We actually walked the "Walk of Shame" starting at the top of the staircase. Even told that the crowd in the series was actually quite small so the people just kept moving to make it look like lots of people, we need to see that episode again and pick a person to see how many times they are in the crowd.

    The Red keep is outside the walled city so it was necessary to take a short walk up the hill to the Red Keep again told lots of stories and explained how the crew cover and hide things which should not be in view. Apparently lots of flowers are used to cover items which should not be there.    Read more

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    Montenegro

    July 15, 2016 in Montenegro ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Montenegro is a small country next to and very close to Croatia so we booked a tour for a full day to check out this country with it's rugged mountains, medieval villages and a narrow strip of beaches along its Adriatic coastline.

    It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the southwest and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast, Kosovo to the east and Albania to the southeast.    Read more

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    Kotor

    July 15, 2016 in Montenegro ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Kotor is located along one of the world’s most beautiful bays even the cruise ships dock in Kotor. The Old City of Kotor is a well preserved urbanization typical of the middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor on the UNESCO’s World Natural and Historical Heritage Site list.

    We walked around the lovely tiny laneways and in and out of the old buildings for a hour or two and of course a stop for coffee.    Read more

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    Budva

    July 15, 2016 in Montenegro ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    Back on the road for for about 30 minute drive to Budva. On the drive we had lots of different weather first up a hail storm, then a sprinkle of rain to a down pour during lunch.

    The coastal area around Budva is called the Budva riviera it is the center of Montenegro tourism and known for its well-preserved medieval walled city, sandy beaches and diverse nightlife. Budva is 2,500 years old, which makes it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast.Read more

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    Car Ferry from Budva

    July 15, 2016 in Montenegro ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    On the way back to Dubrovnik we took the car ferry to cross the narrowest part of the Bay as it saves about a 30km drive which is about 45min to 1 hour. The distance from coast to coast by ferry is about 300m and crosses the strait in ten minutes.Read more

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    Home

    July 15, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    The drive was very pleasant the views along the way where beautiful other than the usual communist buildings. It has a number of villages and all different in their own way. Montenegro which is a very small but sleepy county next to Croatia and took 11 hours door to door.Read more

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    Hole in the Wall

    July 16, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    Today was a rest day. We have been so busy we thought we would take it easy for a change and feel like we are actually on holidays rather than sightseers. Rest day to us means another walk and wander around Old Town . We also found out about a bar "Hole in the Wall" that was definitely worth a try, a very pleasant day indeed. We watched lots of interesting things in the water from old ships, submarines to people jumping in the water from the rocks and trying to get back to the rocks in the swell.Read more

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    Beach Club

    July 17, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Another rest day this time in the sun for most of the day. This is actually a private beach so we had to pay 100 Euros for deck chairs on a pebble beach. The beaches are nothing like ours but the water was nice. We noticed an empty day bed with a cover so we decided we would ditch the deck chairs and take a cabana. The cabana was lovely nice cushions and shaded with room to put your things. What we found out later was that we should have paid another 100 Euro for the day bed but no one picked that up, perhaps because we looked old and needed something more comfortable.

    It was a lovely day resting reading, eating and swimming this is what relaxing holidays are meant to be like.    Read more

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    Views from the Balcony

    July 17, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ 🌬 26 °C

    Dubrovnik you gave a beautiful sunset today on our last day. We loved the Air BNB we stayed in and Old town was a beautiful old city. I think we might come back here one day.

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    Walking around Zagreb

    July 18, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    Unpacked and ready to walk around and get our bearings. This area is really cool with lots of bars, eateries and a few small shops. Looking forward to the next few days.

    Lots of nice areas to walk and take in the history.Read more

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    Zagreb

    July 18, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of Croatia and located in the northwest of the country along the Sava river. The population of Zagreb urban area is slightly above 1.1 million which is approximately a quarter of a total population of Croatia.

    Zagreb is a city with a rich history dating from the Roman times to the present day and is the 4th largest city in Southeast Europe by population, but it is 2nd largest city in Southeast Europe by area.

    Zagreb is made for strolling with cobblestone streets, peppered with church spires. The buildings are a mixture of art nouveau, neo-baroque and art deco buildings.    Read more

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    Dinner and a Walk

    July 18, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    After walking around for a while we went back to the apartment to get ready for dinner and to confirm the place of pickup for our next day excursion. The pickup point is the Meteorological pole which has been in the same spot since 1884 when it was given to the city by Adolf Holzer. It is still used to this day to record weather conditions in the city including the temperature and air pressure.

    Dinner was very nice it was recommended by friends and our driver.    Read more

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    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    July 19, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the oldest and the largest national parks in Croatia. In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register. The national park was founded in 1949 and is situated in the mountainous area of central Croatia, at the border to Bosnia and Herzegovina.Read more

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    Simply Divine

    July 19, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    The park is famous for its lakes arranged in cascades. There are 16 lakes which are the confluence of several small rivers and subterranean karst rivers. The lakes are all interconnected and follow the water flow. They are separated by natural dams of travertine, which is deposited by the action of moss, algae, and bacteria. The particularly sensitive travertine barriers are the result of an interplay between water, air and plants. The encrusted plants and bacteria accumulate on top of each other, forming travertine barriers which grow at the rate of about 1 cm per year. The protected area extends over 296.85 square kilometres.Read more

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    What an incredible place

    July 19, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    The lakes are renowned for their distinctive colors, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. The colors change constantly depending on the quantity of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight. To ensure the water stays as clear and untouched you are not allowed to put your hands in the water.

    Today was incredible we walked for hours around the many beautiful blue lakes, took a boat ride over crystal clear water and took in the amazing view from the top of this incredible National Park.

    We are tired and sad about leaving such a peaceful place but I guess all good things have to come to and end sometime.    Read more

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    Dolac Market

    July 20, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    Dolac Market is right in the centre of town on the top section of the square are the full fruit and vegetable stalls. Cherries $2 a kilo so cheap.

    The street level has indoor stalls selling meat and dairy products and a little further towards the centre square are flowers.

    The stalls at the northern end of the market are packed with locally produced honey, oil, handicrafts and cheap food.    Read more

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    Last Night

    July 20, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    Our last night in Zagreb so the decision on which bar for cocktails and restaurant for dinner. Decision decision, decisions so hard. I guess we found somewhere by the photos.

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    Zagreb Airport

    July 21, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Leaving Croatia and off to Switzerland.

    This is another horrible airport no lounge and very crowded.

    From nice warm days to cold days with some snow.

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    Swiss Alps - Switzerland

    July 21, 2016 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    On another small propellar plane but what a view of the swiss Alps from the plane. Hope we don't crash into the moutains.

    Just found out with have lost the swiss franks we had brought from Australia. Bummer thats $1000 gone and now an added expense to the trip lucky we could claim this on our insurance..Read more

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    Hotel Krone Zurich

    July 21, 2016 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    What can I say about this Hotel very small with a very interesting view of the street and apartments across the road. Just as well it is close to transport. Issue is we are using this Hotel as a base while we are in Switzerland so we will be backwards and forwards over the next week.

    I think we might just have to ask for an upgrade on our return.    Read more

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