Old town from above
I arrived in Dubrovnik yesterday morning at 07:00 after a good sleep on the overnight ferry. Found a room in the old town the way you need to be cautious of: I took up the offer of an old woman hanging around the tourist office to look at a room in her house. Such offers are for unofficial accommodation and can turn out to be a disappointment. But it was early, nothing was open and it has worked out fine. Great to get a room early in the day, store my bike and luggage, change out of cycling clothes and be free to walk the town.
As Dubrovnik is a famous city, I decided to stay two days. On my first day I got a map for the coming days and some information about the coast, walked around the old town, walked the ramparts, did some reading and spent some time chatting with another cyclist, a Scot, who said hello when I first arrived. Quite a character and a very hardcore touring cyclist.
Today I was an absolute tourist. I slept in, indulged in a big breakfast, took a guided walking tour of the old town, rode the gondola up the 450 m hill that overlooks the town, looked at exhibits about the war with Serbia in ’91 – ’92, and wandered around people watching and shooting a few photos.
Tomorrow I’ll head north on the coast road. I don’t have a lot of information and could not find any books on bike touring here. Looks hilly. I’ll take it day by day.
Marble pavement
Tour guide
Looking north. That’s where I’m headed tomorrow.
these last few postings have been so interesting and the photos have been beautiful – such fantastic views – it’s all about the view sometimes! Enjoy – ride safe…
Absolutely beautiful photos Roy! My gosh, are you ever having a fabulous adventure!
Cathrine