Day 9 - Home. Meh. Reflections...

13:00
We finally got home about 00:30, and were greeted at the front door by our ginger babies. They seemed pretty happy to see us. Vicki’s wiped out, so heads straight to bed. I sit up with the boys for a while, who only seem interested in me if I’m giving them food. By 01:00, I’m fading, and head to bed.

Vicki banks YET another 10 hours of kip. She’s a phenomenon.

A few reflections on Montenegro.

1) Staggeringly beautiful. I’m really not sure I’ve ever seen anywhere more beautiful than Kotor bay. It’s got everything - beautiful water, stunning mountain backdrops, pristine ancient Mediterranean architecture…
2) More expensive than I thought it would be. I’m not sure there are really (m)any bargains to be had in Europe anymore. Restaurant prices in Montenegro were pretty high, particularly for wine. Main courses were typically in the mid 20s. Supermarket prices were pretty steep.
3) Despite the cost, the food was great. Loads of very fresh fish, some really good quality beef, sensational shellfish. I was a little disappointed (again) not to see lamb on menus anywhere, but there were plenty of other options to keep me interested.
4) Montenegro and Montenegrins seem to be on a go-slow (in a good way). The pace of life is incredibly relaxed, and the very vast majority of folks we met were happy, smiling, and laid-back.
5) Climate change is a thing. I think we got pretty unfortunate with the amount and ferocity of rain we experienced, but these extreme weather events are going to be a constant part of our lives going forward…

That’s all for now. Thanks for reading. Join me, oooh - a week on Saturday, for 3 weeks around Brazil.En savoir plus