Now dear readers, you all know that we don’t usually do package holidays and yet that is what we found ourselves on in Rhodes. However, never fear, we still managed to break away and do our own thing for a few days. Although we were based in Pefkos we decided to spend a few daysContinue reading “Rhodes town”
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Lindos
Next up on the Greecian odyssey is the adorable little sugar cube village of Lindos. The village is a sprawl of traditional white houses, many of which have rooftop terraces complete with bars and restaurants. Here’s the man pausing as we head up to the Acropolis. The acropolis is a natural citadel which was fortified successively byContinue reading “Lindos”
Bee boxes and honey in Siana
Once we’ve settled into our accommodation and located the cheapest food sources we plan the rest of the week. We decide to take a day trip that combines a visit to a wonderful painted church at Asklipios and also the pretty town of Siana. The village’s name – Asklipio comes from the scholar of medicine Asklipios. Here’s someContinue reading “Bee boxes and honey in Siana”
Greecian memories
While I plan the next jaunt I’ve discovered a whole horde of photos from a trip I had completely forgotten to document (I know – how on earth did that escape me!) It’s from back in 2012 and was a week of sunny bliss spent on the Greek island of Rhodes. Now I’ve done aContinue reading “Greecian memories”
Last Croatian memories
The time has come to wave a very fond goodbye to glorious Croatia (for now at least…) so here’s a few last shots of Dubrovnik. With its plethora of enchanting buildings, stunning countryside and budget friendly accommodation, Croatia was a revelation. Here’s the Stradun and Onofrio’s large fountain again all bathed in lovely lovely Croatian sunshine *wistfulContinue reading “Last Croatian memories”
Mount Srd cable car
If there’s a cable car in the vicinity then we tend to make an appearance on it sooner or later! Dubrovnik is no exception with Mount Srd boasting the town’s vertigo inducing attraction. The original cable car was built in 1969 but was almost completely destroyed during the shelling in the 1990s. At 405 metresContinue reading “Mount Srd cable car”
Dubrovnik town
After our jaunt around the walls we had another saunter into the charming old town. (This time it wasn’t pouring with rain!!) Heading to the Stradun via Pile Gate Lots of pictures of the harbour now . . . St Johns fortress again in all its austre glory. Finally I get to see the town bathedContinue reading “Dubrovnik town”
Walking the walls – part two
Carrying on with our little pictorial wander around the walls of Dubrovnik with action man Neil taking the lead as usual. Next up along the walls is a marvellous view over the town’s impressive main street – Stradun. Here you can see some of the main sights including Onofrio’s big domed fountain and the Church ofContinue reading “Walking the walls – part two”
Walking the walls – part one
Dubrovnik old town is encircled by around two kilometres of walls and battlements. It takes around a hour and a half to march along them and they give fantastic views of the town, sea and red roof tiles. There are three entrances to the city walls: at Pile Gate, Ploce Gate and at Sv Ivan fort. WeContinue reading “Walking the walls – part one”
Beach life and taking a dip
Finally, back in Dubrovnik, we head for the iconic view point that inspired me to head to Croatia in the first place. It’s a place called Banje Beach. Part private beach bar and part public sunspot. From high up you can get the fabulous view across the beach to the fortress. No apologies for aContinue reading “Beach life and taking a dip”