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    • Cathy SertoriReisendePortugal and Dubrovnik

      Kayaking 🛶 and an island 🏝️ visit

      12. juli 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

      The Burlingames (except Chad who had a sore arm) joined Jess, Ted, Cami, James and me on a kayaking adventure. We kayaked for 2 hours via Lokrum Island and to a cave where we had a swim and Ted, Charlie, Annie and George leapt off a steep rock cliff, around 5 metres! We then continued via the city wall back. A good workout! Mum, Amr, Liv, Jax and Sonny went to Lokrum island by ferry. It has a botanical garden, monastery and peacocks. They enjoyed the experience. Dad, Paul, Michael, Kristi and I then held our FFF meeting. We had dinner at Proto restaurant in Old Town, a fantastic seafood restaurant. A lot of us gathered back at the piano bar for a nightcap and Paul, Michael, Lisi and I continued the debrief and Paul and I had a debrief on the debrief!Les mer

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      Cruising the Adriatic Sea 🌊

      11. juli 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

      Another magic day on the water with our boats and almost the same crew from our Tuesday trip, such a lovely team. This time we took snacks so we could maximise our time in the water and eat on the boat. We went to a sandy beach on Lopud Island. We anchored and swam to the caves on the edge of the island. Beautiful limestone cliffs, purple coral and tiny fish. We then cruised by the port of Lopud and a Franciscan monastery, everywhere you looked it was stunning scenery. We then pulled up near some turquoise water and most of us swam to shore. Lovely shady spots under the pine and cypress trees. A short cruise back to port. Another successful boating adventure and as always much laughter and fun story telling and reminiscing. We had a longer walk to restaurant Sesame and all arrived hot and sweaty. Another delicious meal. Rosie, Amr, Paul, Michael, Jessica and I had nightcap overlooking a stunning crescent moon.Les mer

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    • Cathy SertoriReisendePortugal and Dubrovnik

      Dubrovnik festival more photos

      10. juli 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

      More photos from our special dinner

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      Wine, shrine or down time 🇭🇷

      10. juli 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

      Mum, Amr, Michael and Lisi opted for a tour to Međugorje (a shrine) and Dad, Paul, Kristi, Chad and I opted for a wine and oyster tour. We drove through beautiful scenery hugging the coast to a beautiful boutique winery - Miloš and had tour of the cellar and sampled fine wines with local artisan cheese, bread and olive oil.
      We then headed to an historical town and boarded an old wooden boat to an oyster farm. We were shown how the oysters and mussels are farmed and then were given tasting samples of each. Fresh and delicious. We then made our way back by around 330pm and all headed for the Adriatic ocean for a swim. Alternatively, the hikers had a hot, steep hike on uneven rocks. Only 25 minutes up and down, however the hardest (definitely the hottest!!!) Mum and Lisi have done. After Mum and Amr’s many Caminos that is saying something! They had to travel to Bosnia 🇧🇦 and needed passports to cross the border. They enjoyed to a well deserved snack before the 2.5 hour drive back. The rest of the crew enjoyed some downtime wandering old town and swimming in the sea. Perfectly relaxed. Only drama today was Paul’s prescription sunglasses sank to the bottom of the Adriatic. He borrowed goggles and appeared to be swimming across the island in search of them when the lifeguard in one duck dive recovered them much to our amazement. We met at the Piano Bar at the hotel for sunset drinks and the kids stayed for dinner while the adults went to 360 restaurant on the stone city wall (a Michelin star restaurant that was highly recommended) and it didn’t disappoint. We had a perfect view for the fireworks celebrating the summer festival. We are grateful.      Les mer

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      Adriatic sea adventures 🇭🇷

      9. juli 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

      Some of us more ready than others for our boat odyssey boat adventure, those that shall be named and shamed were the whiskey drinkers (Dad, Paul, Michael and Chad) up until til 3.30am and impressively all on time for the boat tour pick up at 10am! What a wonderful trip on the Adriatic Sea and to the island of Miljet. A stopover for a swim, snorkel or SUP. Crystal clear water. Off for another short cruise to the restaurant on the island where the host and his whole family welcomed us with amazing fresh produce, service and pride with their array of food. The kids were patient as it was a longer than anticipated lunch. After dessert they all headed back to the boats to swim. A stunning day. All chilling now and a few going to meet for the soccer or have down time. Another perfect day! We are blessed. 😇Les mer

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      Discovering Old Town Dubrovnik 🇭🇷

      8. juli 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

      After a lovely sleep we headed to breakfast which was a feast of everything and anything. So special to reunite with Liv and have her join us. Just missing our Pete. We met our guide Alberto at 9am for a 2 hour waking tour of Old Town. It is so spectacular and full of history and architecture. Our guide was wonderful, so knowledgeable and patient with our group of 21! We then parted ways. Tallie and I went for a wander and then ran into Dad and Tama having lunch and joined them. We then all migrated to the outdoor ocean pool and plunged into the Adriatic ocean! Glorious temperature (as opposed the Atlantic). Some wonderful chill time before dinner. A short stroll to dinner with yet again a magnificent view of the Adriatic and Old Town. Fresh feast of local fish, salads and food. For those who can’t help themselves, there was whiskey and cigars on offer at Michael and Lisi’s apartment. Lisi, Cami, Jess and I had a champers while the boys (Dad, Paul, Michael and Chad) enjoyed their whiskey nightcap. We have heard Ted’s bag has arrived.Les mer

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    • Cathy SertoriReisendePortugal and Dubrovnik

      Travel day- Porto 🇵🇹to Dubrovnik 🇭🇷

      7. juli 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

      Packed up and left the Airbnb and got an Uber easily to the airport, again successfully fitting us and all our luggage. Had breaky at the airport and flew a short hour and 20 to Madrid. Another modern airport and longish and easy walk to the gate. As an aside for Rowan’s previous comment, we did lose Amr after a toilet stop. We were waiting for him until we tracked him down, already at the gate 😆. Flight to Dubrovnik is just under 3 hours. Landed and ran in to the USA Farrells. Only disappointment so far was the fact that Ted’s bag didn’t make it. Meant to arrive today (late writing this blog), still not here. Hopefully on the late flight. Ted has been so patient, surprisingly. A wonderful reunion with all the family together. We had 2 dinner sittings and we were the later sitting with the USA Farrells with our later flights. We all caught up together as the earlier group were still dining. Paul, Michael and I had a nightcap. A fabulous first night.Les mer

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      More old town & Porto wine district

      6. juli 2024, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      Mum and Amr headed off for an early coffee and breaky while Jessica, Ted and I enjoyed a slower start. We walked to the Majestic Cafe, recommended by the Good Weekend travel writers. The place was beautiful and an art Noveau decor. The food sadly was a little pricey and overrated, thankfully our coffee was good! Ted however devoured his hamburger and coke. Jess headed off for a shop while Mum, Amr, Ted and I walked to the Church of the Clerics, with an ornate interior. Jess and Ted headed back to the apartment, Mum and Amr headed off to wander and visited some more churches and I strolled around the area and meandered back to the apartment after shopping. After some down time we made our way across the bridge and caught the gondola down to the opposite waterfront of Porto, the wine district. Jess, Ted and I wandered and had a drink at a waterfront bar, Ted teasing the pigeons while Mum and Amr explored the area. We had a good Italian meal on the waterfront before getting the gondola back up the hill. Another wonderful day!Les mer

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      Old town Porto and surrounds

      5. juli 2024, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

      Amr checked out the surroundings while we all emerged at different times. We went and had breakfast with good coffee and food despite it being amidst the pigeons. Jess and Amr went to a famous bookstore inspiring JK Rowling, she had worked in this town. Mum, Ted and I went via the amazing train station filled with local train timetables and activity. We wandered down age old stairs to the bottom of the river and historic route with scenic views. Down by the water we wandered the streets and ended up back at the funicular up to the top. We then walked across the famous bridge to the Parc. Amazing views and trams crossing directly in front as we crossed the bridge. After a relaxed stop at a cafe overlooking the view we went back, collected our gear and went to the beautiful Atlantic back near where Melissa and Miguel (friends of Mum and Amr’s) live. We got the rock star table and enjoyed a snack and relax before Amr, Rosie and I headed to the house while Jess and Ted enjoyed the Atlantic ocean beach and a swim. Melissa and Miguel put on a fine feast assisted by their gorgeous kids. Home at the apartment and ready for a new adventure tomorrow!Les mer

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    • Cathy SertoriReisendePortugal and Dubrovnik

      Lisbon to Porto via train

      4. juli 2024, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      We woke early as Amr’s phone had been “lost” and he was calling it, luckily Ted slept through, unfortunately the rest of us didn’t. Amr then went and had coffee and did some chores one of which was finding some contact lenses for Liv who didn’t have enough supplies! Hooray. We all caught an Uber to the train station, got coffee and supplies for the train trip and watched and waited for our train to appear. On board it was an easy trip, albeit late and we arrived an hour after our scheduled arrival. No dramas for us and we got two taxis to our Airbnb in old town and were greeted by our host. It was so hot we chilled for a bit and I had a lovely chat with Dad. Jess spotted a place for dinner about 10mins walk away. That place was booked out and we found another lovely place nearby and enjoyed a fine feast in a beautiful part of Porto. Wandered back to the apartment through the streets of this beautiful town and back to aircon and Rumikub. Happy days! Again.Les mer

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