Hello Gwen's readers. Gwen isn't well and has asked me to be a guest 'blogger' and write briefly about Waddy's and my evening in Split. Tomorrow morning we are picking up a hire car and a GPS. It's Bill's turn to drive and we are heading for Plitvice Lakes in the northern part of Croatia. … Continue reading Guest Post: Jay in Split
Croatia
Cruising: Mljet to Dubrovnik, and end of cruise
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
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
The Reluctant Retiree 