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Croatia 2025 – Day 9 (Off to Dubrovnik + Wine Tasting and Ston)

Left Korčula this morning. We were picked up in the van, then drove the van onto a ferry to the mainland. We stopped at Ston for lunch. Above the town are the Walls of Ston, a series of defensive stone walls that protect the city. Construction began in 1358. It’s known as the Great Wall of Europe, and is said to be the second longest preserved fortification...

Croatia 2025 – Day 10 (Full Day in Dubrovnik)

We spent the entire day in Dubrovnik. We met a guide, Karmen, at 9:30am to take us on a tour of Old Town, including several Game of Thrones sites. The tour was very good and informative. The only place we didn’t go inside of was Fort Lovrijenak. The exterior, which we could see from below, was used as the Red Keep. The interior was used for several things...

Croatia 2025 – Day 11 (Dubrovnik Countryside – Mt. Srd, Trsteno Arboretum, Traditional Peka Meal)

Morning Walk Our final day before flying out in the morning. Since we weren’t meeting Ella and Dražen until 11:15am, we made an early morning trek into Old Town. We were able to get good photos of the Jesuit Steps (which were very packed when we were on our walking tour). We also found a street market, got some pastries and coffee, and bought some Nutella and...