When the weekend arrives in Dubrovnik both savvy tourists and locals head out to Lokrum Island. Only 600 m from the old town by boat the island is surprisingly free from crowds. Lokrum is complete with the ruins of an old Royal Fort and an abandoned Benedictine Monastery. The Monastery houses a replica of “The” Game of Thrones Iron Throne—which Dad had to try out.
There are olive groves, orange trees, and flowering cacti. Metal ladders hang off the rocks so you can lower yourself into the salty Adriatic for a swim. Peacocks and really big fat rabbits wander among the sunbathers looking for snacks. And of course there was a Gelato stand! It was an absolutely perfect spot to spend the day. When we landed back in Dubrovnik we were excited to enjoy another local tradition. Saturday must be a popular day for weddings. The bride and groom and all their friends parade through the old town behind a flag bearer. There are guitarist and accordions and singing. So much fun! Tomorrow morning we leave Dubrovnik early (7 a.m.) on what Dad calls the poor man’s cruise ship—the ferry. So, the next time we post we will be in Split, Croatia. You are Always in my Prayers. Love Mom.
22 Comments
Kendra
9/24/2018 05:21:14 am
Do you ever get bored of traveling?
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Ray
9/24/2018 10:03:00 am
Bored is one word I don't use at home or traveling. There are just too many interesting things in this world to learn about, to see and to experience. So no we don't get bored traveling.
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Ceryne
9/24/2018 05:21:24 am
How tall were the water falls?
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Ray
9/24/2018 10:05:49 am
The falls sre 25 meters high and about 120 meters wide. Since we are visiting in the late fall the water flow is at its lowest.
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Ray
9/24/2018 10:07:39 am
They were so used to people that people were petting the rabbits, and the peacocks were down on the rocks by the sea bothering anybody who had foood.
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Alynn
9/24/2018 05:25:30 am
How was the weather .
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Ray
9/24/2018 10:10:47 am
The temperature has been in the high twenties and low thirties all week with sunshine. That was until today. Today we have had high winds, rain and cooler temperatures.
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Nathan
9/24/2018 05:25:31 am
How long will the ferry take from Dubrovnik to Split, Croatia?
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Ray
9/24/2018 10:11:49 am
We are scheduled to leave at 7:00 and be there at 12:55 so almost 6 hours.
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Katie
9/24/2018 03:41:46 pm
How old is that chair?
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Diane
9/25/2018 05:10:06 am
It is just a replica of the one they use to film the TV series Game of Thrones so it is not very old at all. Ray just thought ignoble be fun to sit in it.
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sophia
9/24/2018 04:07:44 pm
did you get told how old that peacock was? it was very cute.
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Diane
9/25/2018 05:20:15 am
Peachicks sometimes stay with their Momma up to a year old. This one was staying pretty close so I don’t think it was very old. Probably weeks.
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Fatima
9/24/2018 04:15:01 pm
Aww the peacock is cute. How did the chair feel that you were sitting on? Was it like spiky,cold?
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Diane
9/25/2018 05:21:34 am
It is a replica that they use filming the Game Thrones tv series so it wasnt very old and quite comfortable.
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Maddie
9/26/2018 11:24:06 am
Did you take the picture of the baby peacock or what it an advertisement
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Ray
9/26/2018 10:48:02 pm
Diane took the picture.
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Laugh for fun
9/26/2018 11:24:15 am
The peacock is super cute. Who is that girl and boy in the picture? And why are they hugging each other?
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Ray
9/26/2018 10:50:42 pm
If you reread the third paragraph of the blog I think you can figure it out.
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Tia
9/26/2018 11:24:38 am
When I was in the Adriatic it was very salty! Have you seen any sea urchins yet? I saw so much when I was swimming in the Adriatic!
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Ray
9/26/2018 10:53:23 pm
It did seem very salty but we did not see any sea urchins. There was a sign about stinging sea anemone around Lokrum island but fortunately we did not run into any
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