Sunshine greeted us as we headed off to Montenegro. A country in the making ... as a tourist destination at least. First to the city of Kotor, a Venetian influenced port and then to the 3500 year old Budva. Ancient walled cities which have suffered through invasion and war but passionately and patiently restored. Wise planning to get tourists back to visit and stimulate the local economy so the 'modern' city can then be developed. Strict border crossings took time and, as usual, made one appreciate the isolation of home.
Returning to Dubrovnik a final visit to the walled city for a delicious shared seafood platter and Croatian language lessons, from the always friendly locals, completed a most delightful stay in this beautiful and perfect start to our first experience of Eastern Europe.
I packed for European spring so the 32 degrees of today was a rude shock. Hopefully the weather will return to seasonal conditions in the next day or two.
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