The engines shudder into life at 7am, the same as most other mornings on this cruise. Before too long we are underway. I lie in bed feeling the boat rock and roll. We list to port, and the powerful engines drag through the wash of water, the bow lifts and we roll to starboard. We don't … Continue reading Cruising: Mljet to Dubrovnik, and end of cruise
Adriatic Sea
Cruising: Vela Luka to Mljet
Our days have settled into a rhythm of gentle cruising, swimming, sunbathing and sightseeing - (and eating). Today we berth on the island of Mljet. It is helpful to know that 'lj' in Croatian makes a sound like the 'lli' in million, otherwise English speakers would think the word unpronounceable. We tie up in the … Continue reading Cruising: Vela Luka to Mljet
Cruising: Hvar to Vela Luka
It's a slow news day today. We chugged out of Hvar harbour this morning, all the cruise boats uncoupling and sailing away one by one. Before too long we dropped anchor again, in a secluded bay off the island of Korcula. Plenty of time for swimming and sunbathing. Today marks the fifth week since we … Continue reading Cruising: Hvar to Vela Luka
The Reluctant Retiree 