Well, we have made it to the famed "Walled City" of Dubrovnik! This morning we awoke to the sounds of the Cathedral Bells off in the distance and the beautiful Walled City of Dubrovnik!
The picture is taken from the center of town looking back at the draw-bridge we had to cross the enter the city. Again it was an amazing town with long narrow streets filled with shops, restaurants, and tourists!
Today I went solo on a walking tour of the city walls, since most of the group was ready for a break from the long hot walks, but I could not pass the chance to walk along these walls that had protected the city for Centuries and had as recent as 1991 been bombed by Yugoslavia under the direction of President Slobodan Milosevic - who many may know was charged at the Hague with War Crimes. You can see the recent destruction very clearly int eh contrast of the bright new red roofs as compared to the ancient coverings! There are also a few holes blasted in the walls of the Cathedral that have been left as a reminder of that recent war.
After the tour I stopped for a Mozzarella and Tomatoe Salad - one of the Med. favorites of mine! And of course a local beer - Pazo! Well I am off to meet the gang and maybe the beaches - they look incredible!
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Hey Uncle Scott - Thanks for all the updates. It is great to hear about your wonderful trip. I hope you have a wonderful birthday. We miss you lots.
Love, Justin & Julia
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