Friday, June 22, 2012
I certainly enjoyed my time in Split but it wasn’t that hard to say goodbye. Compared to up North and Plitvicka it was too busy and there were too many tourists. Of course I’m expecting a lot of the same in Dubrovnik but since I decided to stay a little bit farther outside the Old City I figured it would be a bit quieter.
Ahhh the coastline. So pretty.
A very nice day for a drive. Really enjoyable.
One of the many small islands you will find off the coast.
I first had to get to Dubrovnik though. It’s only a couple hundred kilometres but the access to a major highway with a 130 km/hr speed limit ended at Split and turned into a 2 lane windy road you can barely drive faster than 70 km/hr (except locals who know the roads and are clearly irritated by tourists driving.) Despite the slow speed it is a fabulous drive. It follows the coast and is squeezed in between the Adriatic Sea and the mountains. It really is breathtaking but you do need to pay attention as the road has many unexpected curves and corners and drivers very often hugging or hovering over the centre line. A fun part about this drive as well is that you actually travel through a portion of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the way. I wasn't quite sure what to do. I have never been through these types of border crossings before and I must say I'm pretty sure the guys could not read a word of my English language Passport but I got through and made it to the other side.
A look at Dubrovnik. Don't worry you'll get a closer look soon.
Eventually I made it to Dubrovnik where I needed to find my hotel. I didn't have a local map so was hoping I would easily be able to spot the signs directing me to the place (cities here are great for that) Unfortunately I didn’t see them and I went left instead of right, got caught in traffic and then a dead end street and then at one point actually left Dubrovnik before finding my way back, finding someone who spoke enough English to give me directions and then safely made it to my hotel. Nestled into a cliff and overlooking the water, every room has an Adriatic view (and a good view). I was looking forward to my splurge weekend in the city. Full 5 Star weekend all the way.
I was a little concerned that the bed wasn't big enough but I got through it.
The view from my room. Nice place to watch the sunset.
Just a small glimpse of that sunset.
That first night I didn’t even leave the hotel. Some drinks in the lounge (watching the sunset), room service (I love room service) and then a great night sleep in my king sized bed. Life is so hard sometimes. Saturday was going to be another busy day.
Julie
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