Dubrovnik

Old Port and town walls

Many red and white checked shirts could be seen around this beautiful city on the Adriatic, since it was the very day that Croatia dashed England’s hopes of winning the Soccer World Cup in 2018.  The town was also crowded with tourists, most of whom could not care less about the soccer.

Beach at Dubrovnik

In fact, as John said, what were so many Italian, English and American ankle biters and sullen teenagers following their parents around doing, spoiling our view?  We have certainly landed in Europe at a popular time, with schools and universities closed for two-three months for the summer holidays.

Within the walls

Dubrovnik was beautiful, nevertheless and easy for John to get around the old walled town.  Although there were many steps, there were also easily graded and smooth alternative routes.

The only downside is that Sea Princess avoids informing passengers about cheap and accessible public transport, preferring to direct passengers to their own inflated and non-accessible tours. In place of the non-accessible and $20 shuttle buses, the ship arranged an access mini-bus for us and one other passenger.  However, only one wheelchair user could be carried at a time.  We later found out from friends that the public buses which stop at the port were all wheelchair accessible.

Town square

A leisurely coffee

The obligatory icecream

Loophole

Garden within walls

Drawbridge

City gate

Part of our difficulties re this cruise is of our own making.  With John being in hospital twice this year and between times having so many medical tests and follow up appointments, he had no time for the travel research he normally does.  And it’s impossible as we are cruising due to the nature of the internet experience – expensive and much slower than at home.