The it was off to descend "the ladder" into Kotor. For perspective, that is acruise ship in the bay 3000 feet below.
Then on to the ladder.
The day before we had been on the bikes for 5 or 6 hours - this descent, with stops, took maybe all of an hour.
We got to our hotel in the old town area before noon, and since a couple of us hadn't had our daily fill of aerobic exercise, the guide, Bob, and I climbed the 1350 steps (per a google search) up the 1000 feet to the fortress behind the city.
This city has the most amazing wall and fortifications I have ever seen. You might have been able to starve the Venetians (who built them) out, but no one could have taken this walled fortress by a direct attack.
Then a walk around the city before..
.... a couple of glasses of wine and an excellent dinner overlooking the harbor.
A google photos link to my pictures for this trip thus far.
Wow, coming down must have been amazing. Yes, Dubrovnik is one of the most unique cities. I believe Martha and I ate at the restaurant. We’re you just outside the city walls? Thanks for these blogs. Great fun to watch your trip. Btw, this is Tom W in case you wondered.
ReplyDeleteIt all seems so civilized now. Must have been anything but when they built that fortress wall.
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting ride down that hill!! Beautiful pictures!
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