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.