Gruda

Very early bus to Dubrovnik..which arrived very late...getting out of the bus three times as we crossed out of Bosnia into Croatia, back to the tiny bit of Bosnian coast and then into Croatia again..Dubrovnik hot, white, smaller and less packed than we had imagined. A republic, queen of diplomacy, trading around the world independent of Venice and the Ottomans, a Silk Road depot, splendid seas and green islands. Swimming with invisible companions - still pulling sea urchin spikes out of children's feet after a quick dip..Läs mer