Croatia, Italy, Paris & Berlin

august - september 2024
  • Cayte Campbell
Four holidays in one! So lucky Les mer
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  • Sydney

    13. august 2024, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Last view of the Hume Dam for 6 weeks. Rest up in Sydney before hours and hours of sitting on a plane. Bonus start though - Ian did not lose his prescription glasses on the Alb-Syd leg this time 👍

  • Arrive Dubrovnik

    15. august 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C

    Finally after far too many hours sitting in airports we arrived in Dubrovnik. We had flights delayed and our stopovers were not short, though to be fair I did enjoy the time in Frankfurt airport. I managed to converse in German a bit, & successfully 👍. A total of 38 hours from our door in Sydney to our door in the Old Town in Dubrovnik - and worth the wait. Our Uber driver gave us the 30 minute short history - they are Roman Catholic, there is no crime, the water is drinkable and the sea is crystal clear (he was very right with this one). the place is very clean with no visible rubbish, we could see Bosnia/Herzegovina from the cab, and that we would definitely be back as in his mind it is the best place in the world. Our accommodation in the Old Town is amazing and the weather is beautiful, if a bit humid.
    We went to explore the town and then checked out a local bar. The place is full of young tourists. One thing I did not expect was the steepness of the town and its surrounds. Quiet dinner and then collapsed.
    Les mer

  • A day in Dubrovnik

    16. august 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

    Our city tour started just outside the Old Town. Apparently today is the day to be here. On about 5 days in the year it occurs that there is not a cruise ship in town - and today is that day! The crowds are much less which is great for us. The tour of the Old Town was really interesting. This place has been ruled by different sovereign states (6 of them in the last 100 years) but has managed to maintain its own identity. The worst damage was caused in 1667 with an earthquake which flattened all but two buildings and then 1991 when they broke from Yugoslavia. We went around much of the town and found out about its history from 12thC onwards. Quite an amazing little place. Then caught the cable car up to the top of the mountain for some spectacular views. Lunch at a sandwich bar where they are famous for their home made bread. Then I collapsed for a bit while Ian toured some of the local museums. The heat is stifling and it is very humid - a worry if I am complaining about the heat! Went out to for a lovely meal to one of the local seafood restaurants - a tip from our guide.Les mer

  • Meeting Rozi

    17. august 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C

    Started the day early conquering the walls of Old Dubrovnik. The heat was oppressive even at 8am on the top. But it was a great way to view the town and the surrounds and we discovered a nice little bar with a view which we chased up later. Part of the deal for the day was brekky on the Main Street in the city so got to enjoy a well earned feed and people watch at the same time. Checked out of our quaint motel and explored the town some more. Then off to the Harbout where out boat Rozi awaited us with Cici and Reeve as crew and our other 6 boat mates for the week. 4 other Aussies - 2 from Newcastle and 2 from Sydney and a couple from Jacksonville Florida. Made our way out of the harbour and put anchor down about 3 hours away, where we all had a swim and then Reeve made us a lovely dinner of salmon. So peaceful!Les mer

  • Rozi Day 2 - Mljet

    18. august 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C

    After a great nights sleep we woke to a fresh breakfast. We then motored on towards Mljnet Island. Got to the island around lunch using just one sail - the jib. Anchored and swam for a while before going in to Polace on the island. It is mainly National Park and we all hired e-bikes and headed off to explore. Found a lazy river where we floated on current between some tidal lakes - good fun. Some very old buildings around including a Roman fortress. Found a cute little pub for very cold beer before heading back to the boat. Tea was on shore - a specialty of the area, an “under a bell” dinner which we had octopus and lamb. Amazing feed washed down with a local grappa. Huge storms overnight with lightning and thunder, but very secure moored in our little cabin.Les mer

  • Rozi Day 3 - Korcula

    19. august 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    Woke up to a leisurely breakfast before getting clearance for our berth for the next island. Then all hands on deck and full speed ahead to race the lightning, wind and rain to Korcula. We had a wait in the bay for our berth and then Ci-Ci manoeuvred the boat into the tightest of spots. Then off to explore Korcula Old Town - historic old citadel right on the water with Gothic and Renaissance architecutre, similar to a mini Dubrovnik. And of course a bell tower to climb. Rained most of our walk around but still very pretty. Dinner in a local restaurant where Ian had the biggest bowl of mussels ever! Moored overnight in the dock - a good thing as quite a bit of wind still around.Les mer

  • Rozi Day 4 - Hvar

    20. august 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Another amazing breakfast. Reeve is such a good cook. Had to wait to get out of the dock as we were so tingly fitted in, but got away by 10ish. Toured via Porterusha beach - a tiny bay and lovely looking beach - many sea urchins though so had to be careful. Had a go at snorkeling today. Such a display of wildlife in and out of the ocean before motoring on to Hvar. Sadly the winds are not at all favourable for sailing a catamaran - so five hours of motoring which was still lovely as the sun was out. Caught a “James Bond” water taxi into Hvar from our mooring in a bay around the corner from town. Climbed up to the old fortress - the hills are so steep in this part of the world and then checked out the local church - probably the prettiest one we have seen since being in Croatia. Then went down to the town centre to a cute restaurant with a view and an amazing seafood platter for dinner. The taxi ride back was fun - ocean in the dark at speed with Dave insisting that he had to “help”. Then a few drinks on the deck before retiring.Les mer

  • Rozi Day 5 - Stari Grad

    21. august 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

    Up and a swim with the fish before breakfast. Lots of sea bream and a trigger fish! Then we headed off and finally got to sail! As the conditions were not ideal for the way we wanted to go we headed off the wrong way and then tacked back and finally ended up on motoring towards our destination of Stari Grad which is still on the island of Hvar but the other side of the island. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe, Mooring was an experience as it was windy but finally tied up. Then 6 of us headed to a local winery called Hora where we did some wine tasting and had a plate of antipasto. They are more white wine based but did really like their Rose. We then explored the farm. Our taxi driver was a font of information about the town. When back we went for a wander around the port and got a bite to eat which we took back to the boat - and a really good ice cream 😀Les mer

  • Rozi Day 6 - Solta

    22. august 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

    We meandered out of the Stari Grad harbour. Such a pretty place and so clean. The plan was to go to a bay where there was a submarine cave for a swim, then move on for lunch and then put down anchor in one of the bays of the island of Solti - but there were s many boats around we had a look at both places and then headed straight to the island of Solti for a late lunch and a a swim. As it was our last night on the boat CiCi and Reeve made us cocktails and we had another lovely meal on the boat, keeping cool in the water and soaking the views and the very pretty sunset. Played some cards - introduced them to Five Crowns which was a huge hit! All just sat around after dinner and had some interesting conversation ….Les mer

  • Rozi Day 7 - Troggir

    23. august 2024, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

    Woke up knowing we were getting off today - rather sad, but must admit I am looking forward to a proper bathroom. Would then happily resume the sailing lifestyle. But we must move on. Sailed into Troggir and packed up our stuff before getting transport into the city of Split. We are again staying in the old part of the town where we found our accommodation - a very quaint little apartment with kitchen. Went for a wander to the top of the hill - apparently equivalent to 32 set of stairs (???) before opting for an easy dinner in, a shower and an early night.Les mer