Quite an eye opener whilst here on the Dalmation coast (that I have to say is absolutely stunning - as the Bish's pics below will testify to),
There is an almost palpable underlying sense of painful recent history that locals are trying to put behind them whilst insisting that its never repeated. A prophetic young guide who impressed with his beauty and wisdom, explained in the religious crucible that is Mostar in Bosnia & Herzegovina, how 'Balkans' translates to blood and honey and how every 50 years there is too much blood but his generation was committed to it not happening again. We actually walked along the front line where a decade ago muslims, catholics and christians fought over which God was more benevolent and peace loving than the other's diety.
I am not sure if Dubrovnik was rebuilt as the Game of Thrones film set but it certainly comes close and its recent history lends itself only to well to the senseless violence and gore of the series.
Totally enthralling and fascinating ..... and despite all this the locals are amongst the friendliest and most pleasant people you can hope to meet.
This really is a fabulous and very hot part of the world.
Get to the important stuff I hear you yelling .... well we dined on simple but well cooked victuals. Lots of Fish, Pizzas of various concoctions, steaks, lamb, chicken pork, mussels, shrimps and oysters. The local beer was really rather good
However the wine is best described as forgettable. Still to console ourselves we had a plethora of extravagant and rather alcoholic cocktails (Tequilla Sunrises, Pina Coladas, Margaritas, Hawaiians etc etc etc !!!) and the V&T / Ballantine staples. All rather pleasant.
More to follow but here are some pics.....
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