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    • Tim Lynette WilkinsReisendeA cruise in Croatia
      Queen Jelena
      View up riverView out to seaSundeck looking aftSundeck looking forward

      Embarkation

      25. mai, Kroatia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

      After breakfast we packed up and left the old town of Dubrovnik and took a taxi to the port. Our boat is called Queen Jelena and though only built 6 years ago is in the old style with masts and wood decks. So far everything about the boat is fine. Our cabin is a reasonable size, well fitted and the bathroom isn't poky. It is above deck and has 3 windows rather than portholes. There are only 25 people on the cruise - Americans, Australians and Brits. All greying some older, some younger. None obnoxious so far. The sundeck on top has more sunbeds than passengers so no early towel bagging required. The 3 course lunch was tasty. Only downer is the price of the wine in the bar - London pub prices - and you're not supposed to bring your own on board. We stay in port tonight and sail for our first island in the morning.Les mer

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    • Tim Lynette WilkinsReisendeA cruise in Croatia
      Breakfast on roof terrace
      The Stradun - the street across the middle of DubrovnikThe walls looking inlandOne of the forts guarding the cityThe old Venetian portThe impressive land side wallsTaking a rest

      Dubrovnik sightseeing

      24. mai, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

      We woke up this morning to beautiful sunshine so had breakfast on our roof terrace. We decided to do the walk around Dubrovnik's medieval walls before it go too hot or too busy so went there first. It is surprising how small the old town is but the walk takes one and a half hours and involves lots of steps up and down. We found it a bit strenuous- we are just not used to stairs these days and, after all, we are getting old.

      It is a beautiful setting and it is amazing how they have restored most of the buildings after the extensive damage from Serbian bombing in 1991.

      This afternoon we walked around visiting some churches and a monastery . The Dominican monastery contained some art including by titian (which seemed rather poor) and some modern works to replace things destroyed in the war. The church of st. blaise had splendid modern stained glass windows, also replacing destroyed ones. The cathedral has a triptych altarpiece by titian and on each column modern versions of the stations of the cross, which are very simple and very beautiful. The huge jesuit Church of St, ignatius is completely covered in frescoes, except for the modern ceiling which bare - the original having been lost in the Serbian war.      Les mer

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    • Tim Lynette WilkinsReisendeA cruise in Croatia

      Arrival in Dubrovnic

      24. mai, Kroatia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

      Our journey yesterday was easy. Taxi to Heathrow at 8.30, breakfast porridge at Pret, BA flight at 11.40, arrived on time with a transfer arranged. Our studio room is in the middle of the Old Town above a restaurant but it was surprisingly quiet overnight.

      The weather yesterday was cloudy with occasional spots of rain but when we went out for dinner, outdoors under an awning, there was a thunderstorm and heavy rain for 10 minutes. We stayed dry!

      As expected Dubrovnik is full of tourists but is still an impressive and interesting place.      Les mer

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    • Tim Lynette WilkinsReisendeJerez 2025
      Entrance to the Alcazaba
      One of several planted courtyardsCarved stuccoEntrance to Mercado - 14c archStained glass window in marketCourtyard of the museumPhoecian glass perfume bottleRoman glass plateRoman mosaic of the birth of venus

      Malaga in the rain

      5. mars, Spania ⋅ 🌧 16 °C

      It was heavily overcast this morning and the air was damp. Undaunted we went to see the Roman theatre- which is very small - and the Alcazaba - which is much bigger than expected. The rain held off until we got to the top of the Alcazaba when a steady drizzle started and hasn't stopped.
      Like all Moorish castles and palaces this one had lots of patios with water features and numerous rooms with carved stucco and painted walls. It dates from the 11 - 14 century. Whilst not on the scale of the Alhambra in Granada or Alcazar in Seville it was very pleasant even in the rain.
      The other must see here is the Mercado - the market which has been recently restored and is still a vibrant local market full of fish and meats.

      This afternoon we spent some time in the Malaga museum. A small museum in the building of the old customs house, but with a modern layout and well documented artifacts, going back to prehistoric times, lots of phoenician and roman material.      Les mer

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    • Tim Lynette WilkinsReisendeJerez 2025
      Roman theatreWalls of the Alcazaba

      Arrival in Malaga

      4. mars, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

      We left Clive's this morning to drive to Malaga. The power went off again during the night so there was no heating again. Clive's was nice to visit and his food is wonderful but I don't think we will be going again, it's just too primitive for us these days and there is not much to do if the weather isn't good!

      We arrived in Malaga in sunshine and enjoyed lunch outside. The hotel in Malaga is right in the central district and next to the Roman theatre and Moorish Alcazaba. Lots to see tomorrow.      Les mer

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    • Tim Lynette WilkinsReisendeJerez 2025
      Terrace of our room
      View from the terraceBreakfast in the sunIznajarView of dam to the eastView of dam to the west8c Moorish castleBeautiful Moorish plate in museumChurch of Santiago

      Iznajar

      2. mars, Spania ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      Despite the cold we slept well with cozy duvet and blanket. This morning amazingly was sunny and warm enough for breakfast on the terrace. We drove to the nearest town Iznajar on top of a hill and visited a Moorish castle dating from the 8c. The town was under Moorish rule from Granada until the 15c. They seem very proud of their heritage and it's a nice town. It now overlooks an enormous dam built in the 60s which has become a tourist attraction with watersports and beach. The dam looks much emptier than it has been due to frequent droughts here. The sun lasted till about midday and we are now back to grey skies - but it hasn't rained on us yet!Les mer

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    • Tim Lynette WilkinsReisendeJerez 2025
      El Romeral entrance corridor
      Entrance to burial chamberEnormous capstone on corbelled roofEntrance to Cueva La Viera with massive stone walls and roofOval chamber of Cueva La Menga with central pillarsView from entrance of rock where summer solstice sun risesBurial mound with entrance of a dolmen

      Antequera dolmens

      2. mars, Spania ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      Picked up the car at Jerez airport and drove 2.5 hrs east towards Granada. Our cars at home are old and controlled by buttons and switches. This hire car has a touch screen that controls everything and it's a nightmare to navigate. It took half an hour to get the aircon working properly.

      Our first stop was in Antequera a centre of stone age settlement and later a Roman town. Our visit was to 3 stone dolman tombs each then covered with a tumulus. They date from 2500bc to 2000bc so around the time of Stonehenge and the engineering of the stone monoliths is equally impressive.

      We arrived at Clive and Maki's finca around 4.00 and it is lovely as it was 15 years ago. Only the local electricity substation developed a fault the night before and can't be fixed till Monday. There is only enough electricity for lighting not heating so the bedrooms are freezing but there is a wood burner in the dining room / lounge so we spent the evening there reading and enjoying Clive's delicious food.      Les mer

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    • Tim Lynette WilkinsReisendeJerez 2025

      Weather continued

      28. februar, Spania ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

      The weather has been really good this year. Until today we had only had a couple of short showers and one afternoon of rain. Even today there were a few short downpours spread through the afternoon and this evening it is all dry again. We have had plenty of lovely days of warm sunshine and even a few when it got too hot mid-afternoon.

      Sadly the forecast for our remaining time is mostly rain. That would be annoying at Clive's place as it's in the middle of nowhere and there's not much to do if you can't go out.

      On the way there tomorrow we are going to stop in Antequera to see some prehistoric dolman tombs. We went maybe 17 years ago and they are very impressive- a bit like Mycaenian tombs but older.      Les mer

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    • Tim Lynette WilkinsReisendeJerez 2025

      Last day

      27. februar, Spania ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      Tomorrow is our last day in Jerez as we go out to the airport first thing Saturday to collect a hire car. It's due to be raining hard all day tomorrow and we have booked to have lunch in our favourite taperia. Then we drive across Andulucia to a finca up in the Sierra Subbetica mountains for a couple of days and then to the coast at malaga for another couple of days before coming home. Due to rain all the time i think!

      Tomorrow is anducia day. A public holiday and all the schoolkids (and adults!) will be out parading in fancy dress.      Les mer

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