Headed off 8.30am on the Viganj. We set sail with a welcome drink of grappa a traditional Croatian drink strong enough to singe the nostril hairs!! Captain Feathersword Hugo) was a bit squeamish so he couldn't have his !! 1st stop Jelsa on Hvar, a typical seaside town, boats in harbour, gorgeous village dotted with pines, palms and bourganvilleas. Cafes, bars and restaurants and shops lining promenade. After an hour long wander we were back on the boat with a BBQ...

Coastal drive to Split, passing many seaside resorts/apartments, small bays with pebbled beaches and turquoise blue water. Massive Rocky Mountains rising up behind houses. Many Islands off shore. Managed to find good park in Split, headed into Diocletian Palace. This huge palace with a wall round outside is now filled with lots of shops, houses and cafes. All built within walls, arches and temples of palace. Roman soldiers add to the effect. Stinking hot, 37 deg...

Headed to old town Zadar to find somewhere to watch rugby, bumped into Irishman on the same quest, then joined by another Irishman and an Englishman. Found a bar to watch the game and were joined by a further 4 Irishmen, and later by an Englishman. We were completely out numbered. Game watched in good spirits and we all vowed to meet again in 12 years for a repeat !!! Drove to Trogir, gorgeous old town situated on an island in middle of large modern town. Wander...