On the ferry to Lokrum Island for a 5km route march. Lokrum is a nature reserve just off the coast at Dubrovnik. It features more peacocks than you can ever imagine and stands of eucalypts and wattles in its botanical gardens. Opportunity for a quick game of bocce (2 zip win) before the walk which was fairly tough - Pat resorting to "how much further" with about 1km to go.
Then off to Cavtat about 10km south of Dubrovnik (50 minutes on the ferry). Beautiful small coastal town built around its port. Cavtat has a special place in the history of Dubrovnik as its original inhabitants (Greeks) fled from the Slavs and established Dubrovnik in 614. The water is so blue and clear, and the coastline so rugged.
A bit of excitement on the way down as we came within about 4m of running over a swimmer. This guy was swimming across the old Dubrovnik harbour - an area where there is a boat departing or entering almost every minute.
Had dinner at another of Stijipo's recommended and discounted restaurants - Spaghetteria Toni, magnificent seafood lasagne. On the way home spent time at a concert and visited the Memorial Rooms to the Defenders of Dubrovnik - those who died in thr city's defence and a video presentation on the damage wreaked on the city in the 1991/92 war.
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