Stari Grad on the Island of Hvar

IMG_1115Kristen and I hopped from the island of Vis to the island of Hvar on a series of ferries.

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In Stari Grad, the main city on Hvar, we found some lunch.

IMG_1120Yachts and pleasure boats line the harbor in Stari Grad.  This is a big party place and the wealthy love to come play here.

IMG_1121This island is much more busy than Vis.

IMG_1122The old church at the edge of the plaza.

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Across the inner harbor.

IMG_1125Up a quiet side street.

IMG_1128Flowering plants a plenty!

IMG_1129Kristen looking at something interesting.

IMG_1132At the entrance to the old fortress.

IMG_1134Looking down on the harbor.

IMG_1136Entering the fortress.

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Kristen has a fondness for pushing on things to hold them up.

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IMG_1142A little chapel in the fortress.

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IMG_1146Atop the fortress citadel.

STA_1149-STM_1161Looking down on Stari Grad.

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IMG_1170Kristen on the lookout for invaders.

IMG_1172She still hasn’t seen any yet.

IMG_1173More islands of Dalmatia in the distance.

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IMG_1181Sunset over Hvar and Stari Grad.

After an excellent meal, we were relaxing in our room when we heard a beautiful two-part harmony aria drifting up from the street below. The son of the hotel’s owner was sitting on the front steps singing with one of his friends. It was an absolutely perfect way to end the day on Hvar.

24 Hours on the Island of Vis in the Town of Komiža

IMG_0988On the island of Vis, we stayed on the second floor of a cute little house right on the edge of the water in the town of Komiža.

IMG_0990Beautiful blue water everywhere.


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Walking through the old, narrow streets.

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IMG_1004Boats pulled up on the beach.

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IMG_1012Kristen tries the water.  It was very warm and mild.

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IMG_1017An old ruined building on the water’s edge.

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The old fort on the water.

IMG_1053Heading up the road toward an old church.

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The old church on the hill.

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A fence, vineyards, and Komiža.

IMG_1058Looking up the valley.

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IMG_1062Kristen looking out on the scenery.

IMG_1064Sunset beauty.

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IMG_1067We found an old Yugo in town.

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IMG_1075The fading glow over the harbor.

IMG_1076Kristen trying some delicious local seafood.

IMG_1077Along the sea road.

IMG_1096A little fishing boat getting ready to leave for the morning’s catch.

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IMG_1110Sun rising on some of the old buildings.

IMG_1112With the sun out, the bottom of the sea is clear as day.

IMG_1113Looking out of our hotel room one last time.

IMG_1114One last view of the harbor before we depart.

 

Ferry to the Island of Vis

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We left Split behind for a ferry ride to the island of Vis.

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Several cruise ships and other large ferries were docked in the port at Split waiting to go somewhere.  The Dalmatian Coast has many islands and lots of ships running here and there.

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Kristen taking in some rays.

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Leaving Split.

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Sailboat on azure waters.

IMG_0962IMG_0969IMG_0974Approaching the island of Vis.

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This was once a heavily protected military base.  Now it is a hidden paradise that a few lucky tourists venture to every year.

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