I spent my the remainder of my summer holidays for this year in Dubrovnik, Croatia with two of my college friends. We spent our time dining in the old city, kayaking, diving off rocks and checking out the calisthenically honed locals. Dubrovnik's recent history is quite a troubled one with the war of 1991/2 leaving visible shrapnell marks in the otherwise polished pavements. Despite this violent history, the pride of the Croatian people for their freedom resounds throughout the town.
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| Pertarch outside Old Town |
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| St Blade Cathedral and Onofrio Fountain |
We also went on a day trip to Montenegro where we visited Kotor and Budva.
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| Montenegro |
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| Entrance to Kotor |
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| Petrarch in Montenegro |
On the final night, after my friends had returned to Ireland, I attended the penultimate concert of Rufus Wainright's 2013 World Tour. It was held in the picturesque Bokar fortress which looks like something out of a fairy tale.. minus the dragon. Such a wonderful way to end a brilliant trip in Croatia!
A bientot,
Niamh x
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