MON 24OCT22 Dubrovnik, Croatia



A Today we arrived in Dubrovnik and got on a motor coach to take a drive along the Riviera of Croatia. The drive took us through the picturesque villages of the green and fertile Konavle Valley. Then we headed to the famous Konavoski Dvori restaurant, perfectly situated in an old mill next to the cascading waters of the Ljuta River. Our host offered us a light snack consisting of local specialties such as smoked ham, cheese, homemade bread and a glass of local wine. 


Further south, the seaside resort town of Cavtat-- the ancient Roman city of Epidaurus -- set in a sheltered bay. Over the years, Cavtat has been a favorite destination for sailors and yacht enthusiasts. In fact, former-King Edward and American divorcée Wallace Simpson came here for their honeymoon.  

Returning to Dubrovnik, we headed to Pile Square at the western entrance of the Old Town. The site of Game of Thrones fame.  We explored the main Street and side streets of the old town within the castle walls.



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