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... we walked out of the bathroom, we noticed a feral cat really different than regular feral cats- this one reminded me of my cousin Tracey’s- with really long back legs, no tail, and a different build. (I think they are Egyptian cats?) The cat’s back feet were even much larger than normal. I’m sure he could jump really high. We tried to pet him but he wouldn’t let us. After this we knew we were ...

Ulcinj is a very odd city. In the medieval years it was a haven for pirates who would capture passing ships in the Adriatic. They would steal the ships and cargo and ransom off the captives and all those that wouldn't pay up, they would sell into slavery. There still remain the prisoners cells within the fortress and the slave market in the center of town. <br><br>With today's tourisms seeking new ways to distinguish ...

... journey and sure enough soon after leaving port we had to change (downgrade) cabin as our air con could not be turned down and our cabin was approaching freezing.  We moved our things from the third deck into a cabin in the belly of the ship and passed the night with weird engine noises and drunken Montenegrin laughter from outside our door.  Our mood was lifted when we stepped out into fresh air at 7am to a beautiful morning ...

... mid morning feeling depressed so I went for a walk to a local store picking up some things. Returning to Darko's, we were standing outside his apartment discussing something when I turned seeing Mladic approaching me in full military regalia. We shook hands glad seeing each other. Of all photos I've seen online, Mladic never looked better than he did then. His military uniform was clean, ironed and he wore every military metal ever earned it seemed to me. He was as honorably ...

... ruined old city here. Tomorrow we will head to a place called Dumitor National Park and get off the sight seeing path for a while. Though ever since we left Dubrovnik we havent seen many tourist. And hardly any that are native English speakers. We are doing well and having lots of fun!

... and the poor ventilation only made it worse. Eventually, we got to the border crossing, which felt a bit intimidating. It was small; just a gate to pass through that housed the security officers, who came onto the bus checking passports. For some reason, they weren't interested in ours from the US, but there were others that were checked over quite thoroughly. This was to exit Bosnia. We drove another 500 feet to get to the entrance for Montenegro ...

... beyond it. The bus had dropped me off along the hillside road overlooking the resort, allowing me a great vantage point to take it all in. After that, I basically made a beeline down the many steps and straight on to the island, past the bewilderingly large number of Russians out on holiday. Walking up to the gate, I was immediately greeted by a caretaker who promptly informed me the island was closed. Huh? Yes, a whole island was closed "for renovations." Hmm ...

... passed through the Moraca canyon, and I forced myself up to admire the mountainous scenery. After a brief stop at the station in the tiny nation's capital, Podgorica, we continued on towards the coast passing the stunning Lake Skadar as the sun rose. This ecologically significant lake, the largest in the Balkans, was a beautiful site early in the morning on what was looking to be a magnificent day, and I marvelled at the clear blue waters flanked by limestone mountains. I had to ...

... is set inside South Europes biggest fjord (didnt know they even had them down here). Its very impressive, the mountains are massive, and Kotor is a walled mediavel city, sort of like a minature version of Dubrovnic. The highlight is scaling the mountain directly behind the town for a view of the bay. Lots of photos of that one. There are also quite a few Orthodox churches in the city. I like Orthodox churches. The ...

... it much more. Earlier today we climbed the hill at the back of the town for marvellous views over the Kotor Fjord, the largest in Southern Europe allegedly, although my Fjord knowledge is limited. Tomorrow we should be going to visit a monastery that contains pasrt of the mummified hand of John the Baptist. More religious mumbo-jumbo then!! I'm ill. I have a very bad cold, so please feel free to send me sympathetic messages..... poorly me.....