I wish I could have been able to blog. Eric did buy us a plan because he knew how important it was for me to write in my blog. However, it would take over an hour to upload pictures or post anything that ended up costing us, even the email I sent to Blake he didn't get in time--so here I am blogging the experience all at once-better than nothing, I guess--I always have a note pad with me and write down feelings and impressions as I get them anyway.
1st off, we decided at the last minute to book this cruise-a few months ago, Eric and I attended a fundraiser, and he donated some money. In return, we were given a 1st class Euro-Rail pass--sounds exotic and fun, huh? Not so much for people our age--the euro pass includes being able to visit 5 or 6 countries all having to border each other--we never took into the thought that we would have to also lug our luggage through railway stations, up and down stairs and through cities with cobblestone roads--we both laughed and decided to make it an adventure never to forget--and in proper form of all that I believe in--LEARN SOMETHING FROM IT--Never take more clothes than you need--one carry-on- easy to wheel around is perfect--
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| We were on a balcony suite. This is our room and view of the Sunset. |
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| Croatia is beautiful--lots of sunshine and beaches to see |
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We met this guy with Eric, who was from the Dominican Republic; he
lives where Blake was just transferred from |
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| The small streets and alleyways are beautiful. |
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We rented the red car and loved all the local organic fruits
and veggies.
The cruise part of the trip was beautiful. We ported from Venice-then our 1st stop was Hvar, Croatia-we have both always wanted to visit Croatia, and this cruise allowed us to make 4 stops. In Hvar, we explored by car-- a tiny little red beetle bug--it reminded me of my sister Sonya, who loves these cars and has a cute little red one. We had so much fun exploring a new country. |
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| This is Split, Croatia-- |
Our next stop was Split, Croatia-it is the 2nd largest city in Croatia and on the Adriatic Sea. We walked and explored the city on foot, it was beautiful, and the beaches and water were so clean and clear.
The next day we ported to Kotor Montenegro, a country I had never considered visiting, but I am sure glad we had the opportunity. It was beautiful. Eric and I had different ideas of what to do, so we first went on a boat tour to see the back side of this beautiful country--I am not a fan of times, but being with Eric, I am a fan of so off we went--
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| The River Tour |
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I know Eric really didn't want to hike 1300 steps up
then 1300 down again--but I was so proud of him |
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| The beautiful view from the top of the fortress |
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We were hot and sweaty afterward, but it felt so good
to get good exercise in |
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| Part of the river tour and the steps to start our hike |
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| River Tour |
Day 5, 6 & 7, we stopped at Dubrovnik, Korcula, and Split, Croatia. Then ended in Trieste, Italy, and I combined all those pictures. Dubrovnik has stone walls, breathtaking medieval monasteries, marble-paved squares with beautiful fountains, and architecture. Croatia is simply stunning.
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| Eric bought this ring and pendant for me. |
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| Creme Brulee' is my favorite. |
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| Eric ate all of these desserts one night on the cruise. |
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| just a picture from one of the staircases of the cruise ship |
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| Trieste Italy |
Trieste Italy
The cruise was so fun, and we saw some incredible countries; we enjoyed every second of our time together. Now we are off to Paris for 4 days.
1 COMMENT:
Wow. Your trip looks like it was amazing!