The Fjord of Kotor

Today, we traveled the 10 or so miles deeper into the fjord at the end of which is Kotor. It is an old walled, Venetian city that is remarkable. For one thing, the city wall runs upwards from the shore to a height of some few hundred feet, at the top of which are some fortified buildings. We didn't go up because it is just too damn hot, but we did anchor off the shore and went for a swim. The scenery is spectacular. We are hemmed by mountains which come down to the shore and small towns are strung along in places along the shore. We will post some pictures at a later date.

Entrance to Montengro

Kotor area

Likely tomorrow or the day after, we will head back to Croatia.

Branko

We Are Across The Adriatic

Last night we slept at anchor in the fjord in Montenegro. We actually checked into Cavtat, Croatia, earlier in the day but were refused entry and had to leave the country. So we went to the next nearest country, which is Montenegro and is only 25 miles away.

I will supply more details when we get a decent internet connection (this post is being made via shortwave radio), but suffice it to say it is all my fault.

As Maggie pointed out to me yesterday, we were staying one step ahead of the Schengen police in Italy and now this - we feel like outlaws.

We might stay a day or so here before returning to Croatia to have a look around and get our money's worth. The cruising permit cost 60 euros for 7 days.

Branko

We Are In Brindisi

We left Otranto yesterday with a forecast for following winds for the 40 mile trip to Brindisi.  Instead we had winds from ahead, again, with a really messy sea that had H2OBO pounding into swells and waves.   After 10 miles of that we pulled into a little marina in San Foca (one night stay cost 54 euros), watched a couple of movies and went to bed.

Entrance to Brindisi

We got up really early to depart and finish the trip.  There was no wind and the seas were calm - big difference.  We motored all the way without incident and are in the Lega Navale Marina (34 euro/ night).  This is our last stop in Italy.  Once we are provisioned up with Italian cheese and wine and the weather permits, we will make the 100 mile crossing to Croatia.

Branko