Photos:
Old Town Kotor (Page 92)
Highest Point Walled
Old Town Dubrovnik (top)
Antique Store Sarajevo Old Town (above)
One of the many alleyways with shops,
restaurants, residences and museums (left)
O
ur trip to the Adriatic was
inspired by friends who
previously traveled the area
and raved about its scenery,
people, culture, history and food. We were
pleased to have our expectations exceeded.
We chose to go with Overseas
Adventure Travel, knowing we would be
touring several countries where languages
other than English were spoken. With a
guide for our small group of 14, we would
feel safe and well taken care of. We
would also have the opportunity to mix
with the people and get to know them
through home-hosted dinners, a “day
in the life of” experiences, visits to local
schools, and the unique perspectives of
additional local guides.
We flew into Dubrovnik, Croatia, and
were amazed at how picturesque the
whole city was, but especially the walled
Old Town. The setting on a rocky spur
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on the blue Adriatic Sea is magnificent
and the Old Town itself is full of history
from the 15th century Rector’s Palace and
the 14th century Franciscan Monastery
to the many alleyways filled with shops,
restaurants, residences and museums. The
Old Town bears some scars from the war
with Serbia with bullet holes in the entry
walls, but otherwise has been wonderfully
restored to its former splendor with the
help of UNESCO.
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