Some more sunshine as we depart Sali for Zadar. Time on sun deck after breakfast with Colin. Colin from Cairns, Australia, has travelled extensively meeting people from all over the world. Last night he was drinking with Russian and Hungarian sailors - this morning he was with Norm and Pat!!!!
With the sun out, time for another dip in the Adriatic (one drop out and three new starters from yesterday - "you know who" was not one of the new starters!!!!!). Water temperature a pleasant 21C, but we are told Croatians only swim when it's 25C.
A bit of a storm on the way into Zadar and some light showers. Zadar is Croatia's 5th largest city with a population of some 70,000, is on a peninsular and has a very well preserved/restored old town within its walls. It was first inhabited in the 9th Century BC, has been the subject of numerous conquests and suffered severe damage in WW2 (allied bombing destroyed 60% of the then German occupied old city) and in the months it remained under siege from Yugoslav rockets from November 1991. The period of Austrian rule saw the building of a great esplanade on the outside of the walls and in recent years an amazing 80 metre long Sea Organ driven by waves and wind was built together with a solar Sun Salutation feature that produces a solar light show. These have both added substantially to Zadar's growing tourism reputation.
Much evidence of Roman occupation remains, including parts of the Forum (built over in the 9th Century by the Church of St Donat) as well as the medieval gates and 16th Century city walls that remain intact today.
Last night on board Princess Aloha with the farewells commencing. Another "complimentary food night" from the Captain and his wife to add to the earlier welcome dinner and caps and T shirts.
Late walk up to see the lights of the Sun Salutation and an ice cream.
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