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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Wandering Around Split


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Kristen and I found ourselves in the old town of Split.  It is a very interesting city built inside and around an old palace.

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The old palace walls.

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Scooters in the park.

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Kristen finding new and inventive ways to pose for photos.

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Through the powers of Kristen’s nose we found a cute restaurant on a side alley.

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Fish was ordered.

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Open air preparations.

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