Dalmatian Coast - Dubrovnik

 It was a bit of a down day. 

Old City
Dubrovnik, Croatia
May 20, 2024

Chris and I sailed into Dubrovnik Port this morning aboard the Celebrity Constellation with no concrete plans for the day. That meant we were taking a holiday from excursions! A day off from the Excursion Survival game we have been playing. 

Looking to the Adriatic
Dubrovnik, Croatia
May 20, 2024

After enjoying some of the services on the nearly empty ship during the morning, we headed off into the city for lunch and to explore the Old City. We had a great time. We saw firsthand the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic along the Dalmatian Coast from the fort.

Then we set off into the old walled city and were amazed at not only its cleanliness, but how modernized it was. I was aware of the siege of Dubrovnik during 1991 as part of the war and could not see any reminders of the damage, although I was told that the war forced a change to the house roofs from thatch to clay tiles.

Where we had Lunch
Dubrovnik Old City, Croatia
May 20, 2024

We found a very nice place in the main square to enjoy lunch and enjoyed a very nice, did I say two-glasses each, local 2007 vintage wine. Sadly, it is not available for sale or we would have bought a bottle to share with friends. The wine was named Dingač. (Yup, I figured out how to get a Slavic č)

After lunch we strolled the Old City and enjoyed the ambiance as the crowds were building. We visited some of the shops, including a Duck Shop which sold rubber duckies similar to those awarded by Jeep owners. Then we headed back to the ship to get ready for our evening activities. 

Looking Back at the Port and City
Dubrovnik, Croatia
May 20, 2024

The ship did not sail out of port until after dinner when night was falling and I was able to get some very nice images of the coast with the lights of the city. It was a beautiful sight.

Another great day as our adventure continues.

-- Bob Doan, Celebrity Constellation in the Adriatic Sea headed for Kotor, Montenegro