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101 Dalmations in clear white pants
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Well since I last wrote it has been sun sun sun on the
Dalmatian coast of Croatia. And when I read tales of
the cold weather back home I cant help but laugh. Then
chuckle. And end with a guffaw.Sorry.
Perfect weather which has been improved by the number
of European women who like to be free of bothersome
bikini tops. Lucky I had the dark sunglasses on, as
did most men I noticed. All we needed were dark
trenchcoats and our descent would have been complete.
As mentioned Dubrovnik is beautiful. We came across an
Australian ABC reporter doing a report on the
city. He began "Known as the pearl of the Adriatic,
Europes finest walled town, Dubrovnik, has survived
earthquakes, empires and heavy weapons but can it
survive mass tourism" Well if mass tourism is topless
Europeans than yes.
On a serious note Duborvnik has been the scene of
heavy shelling and bombs by the former Yugoslavs and
this was noticebale when we did a city wall walk. The
old town walls are still intact and form a 25 metre
high barrier and are over 2km long. You can walk along
these for some great views over the ocean and the old
town.
Whislt walking you notice the different colours of the
roofs. Some are old, grey and centuries old. Next to
them are shiny new orange ones. This is the case as
their roofs were destroyed by shells and bombs. It
must be amaying to see your neiggbours house destroyed
whilst yours is in intact which is often the case.
Hard to think that 10 years ago this was the life they
were leading.
One bad thing about Europe is their beaches. They have
no sand, just rocks. Makes it hard to walk about but
the Europeans love it, crowding every square inch onto
the rocks and sunning themselves. They are all so
tanned and have no fear of the sun. No slip slop slap
for them.
Josh Lewis
One bad fashion thing I have noticed is they all wear
white shirts or tops with white pants. They look liek
they are about to play test cricket. (for you
canadians that cricketers wear all white uniforms but
you wouldnt know that as cricket doesnt involve snow
or clubbing baby seals)
These white outfits are also see through. Good on
some. Terrible on many. But no doubt this summer there
will be many prancing around in such outfits in Aus.
And Sol will eb the first one to wear them.
Tearfully saying goodbye to dubrovnik we caught the
ferry to Hvar a 7 hour trip. Like the castaways on
Gilligans Island we were well prepared for any mishaps
as we had all our luggage and material to make a
cocunut phone if need be.
The trip was long especially as we were on the deck.
No chairs, so everyone just lay on the floor. Luckily
it was sunny so it was good opportunity to make myself
golden delicious. As I sat sunning (or sun cancering)
myself grooving to my Ipod, fee delved into my
backpack and grabbed my book- The Da Vinci Code. Since
then I have not seen much of her as she is constantly
buried in the book, only coming up for air or
chocoalte (but mainly chocolate)
Hvar is a lot smaller than Dubrovnik. Of course it has
an old town but its main feature is its beautiful
harbour and rocky beaches. OUr apartment was on top a
steep hill, ensuring we endured the natural staimaster
several times a day. Much to Fees chagrin. (At least
she stopped reading)
The two days in Hvar were spent sunning, swimming in
the clear blue water and lying on rocks. The Europeans
must have been seals in their former lives as theylike
sunning on rocks. I guess when there is no sand there
is no other choice. And like seals they dont like
wearing bathers.
Apart from the great hrabour there is lots to do in
Hvar, mainly take day trips, ferries, go sailing etc
(we did a small trip to a local island. There are 3
nearby islands. 2 of them have nude beaches. Guess
which one Fee took us to)
I will say it once again, Croatia is a great place. I
feel a bit guilty as I normally try and learn soem fo
the local language but in the week I did not learn or
speak one word of Croatian. Everyne here speaks
English (and usually Italian and German ) as well. Get
yourself there. Hvar is full of Aussie backpackers
(but dont hold that against it) and go there. Cheaper
than Western Europe and better.
So from Hvar we took the super fast ferry to (Banana)
Split. We had 3 hours to kill there
before going to the airport, so for a change we
wandered around the old town. This time it wasnt as
good as we had to lug our luggage ( I wonder if that
is where they got the name from). Still it was a
fairly nice town and of course it was on the UNESCO
list.
We arrived into Budapest in the late afternoon and I
loved the town staright away. Lots of great buildings
all set around the impressive Danube River. Fee was
not as impressed but only coz she missed Croatia
already..maybe it was the topless women...probably
not.
Walking around the place was good, the weather was
nice and iut had a great feel to it. Lots of people
about and many wearing those white pants.
Our hotel is in a great spot and as I said we were on
our honeymoon we have a great room on the top floor
overlooking the river and the buildings.
This morning we are about to do a 4 hour cycling tour
of Budapest which should be good. They also give you
free internet before you start hence my ramblings.
We only have 4 days here but already I think I want
more. We are meeting some locals that Garrath knows on
Saturday night to take us away from the tourist plcaes
which should be good. I emailed one of them to confirm
and he replied ending the email.. Love from Doobi,
your new Hungarian friend. Very nice...or maybe he
wants me...i am sure he is just nice.
So until next time
Bye
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