We started out in search of some breakfast sustenance and found a little place within the walls of the Old City with affordable breakfast. Hmmm. I was aware that the Croats aren't big on traditional breaky, but Sequoia was rather miffed when she ordered a hambur and this is what she was served:
The waiter helpfully pointed out that she could make a burger using the side toast we had also ordered...
Keep in mind that butter is not a given in this part of the world and we were getting used to adding this on to our order. Not sure what the locals do...dry toast anyone?
We spent the majority of the day wandering and exploring. All I can say is that there sure are a lot of day tourists, mainly from the cruise ships. I must admit, I was looking forward to later in the day when most had moved on and we had the town back to ourselves again.
We did a few of the touristic things, such as the old monastery, which houses the oldest working chemist in Europe. Some weird and wonderful concoctions can be found along side your paracetamol and bandaids. Not sure I'm keen to give them a try however.
Inside the monastery grounds. No photos are allowed inside the working pharmacy though.
We tackled a few of the stairs around the city.
We played a game called 'take a photo with no tourists in the frame'. Should be a new Olympic sport. I'll leave it to your imagination as too the throng of people buzzing just out of shot...
After our wanderings, we had built up quite a thirst. The rains and a decent thunderstorm had set in and a bit of quality time in our lovely apartment was the order of the day. Fortunately, we found a little place just off the main square that sells Mojitos (and hotdogs, if you are so inclined). For tips, the server will make your Mojito a bit extra 'special'. Of course I ordered the mojitos 'with tips'.
The rest of the afternoon was spent in a fit of giggles. How I love Dubrovnik!
A bit later, we found a little pizza place right at the end of our street.
Most delicious!
And with weather settling down, we took the opportunity to head on up the Finicular for some spectacular views of Dubrovnik.
A cocktail overlooking the city was utter perfection!
I'd like to also add here that the service in Europe can be amazing at times. It was getting a little chilly as we sat out drinking our cocktails and taking in the view. The staff brought out a freestanding heater and we wrapped ourselves in blankets they supplied. I could have stayed there all night! Alas, the funicular was closing so we took the last trip back down the mountain.
With all the tourists gone, we had the old city pretty much to ourselves!
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