Arrived Dubrovnik Tuesday evening, local bus to Pile Gate arriving about 7pm. Walked along the Stradun to clock tower to wait for our apartment person. Thousands of people milling around. Apartment on 3rd floor looking down on a square and straight into Cathedral, a minutes walk from Main Street and 2 mins walk to a door out through the wall to the sea for a swim. Wednesday early start to beat crowds and heat walking city walls. 2km long and up to 25m high, ama...

Spent last day in Hvar looking around, walk out to flash hotel where they have the Ultra Europe beach party on the next day. Art for Tim, time spent in shade waiting for our 6.15pm ferry which finally arrived at 7pm. Arrived Korcula 9pm Phillipe there to meet us and show us to apartment a quick 2 minute walk and right outside walls of old town. Arrival drinks at apartment. Walk around old town, as usual it was humming and busy as. Shops open till 11pm so staye...

Morning spent walking up to castle on hilltop overlooking town. Many steps up then paths zig zagging up to top. Castle a Venetian fortress, great views out over town/harbour and many islands dotted around. Rest of day spent mooching round town, picnic lunch beside harbour. Boys watched tennis final in a bar later in the afternoon. Tim, Charlotte and I went swimming just below apartment. Evening walk later. A lot of big boats seem to drop passengers off for the d...

Last two evenings in Maksarka spent with evening walks to statue on hill, around harbour and listening to orchestra and group of guys singing at free concerts in main square. Awesome atmosphere, people everywhere. Loved this place. Yesterday drove to Split, heaps of traffic along coastal road. Dropped others with bags at ferry terminal and navigated our way to car rental drop. Catamaran to Hvar, great timing with woman's Wimbledon final just starting as we set ...

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...