Monthly Archives: March 2015

The Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque from the Stari Most Bridge

The Old City of Mostar

We arrived in Mostar in the late afternoon.  After a lengthy search for our hotel that was hidden up quite a steep little side street, we checked in and headed for the old town along the river. The little side streets along the river were lined with vendors stalls selling more jewelry and decorations, along […]

The mosque in Pocitelj, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Driving Through Bosnia & Herzegovina

The following morning we left the walled city of Dubrovnik, picked up our rental car, and set off to the old city of Mostar in Bosnia & Herzegovina.  The drive North through some of Croatia, and then Northwest through Bosnia & Herzegovina was beautiful.  The terrain reminded me a lot of Crete. After crossing the […]

Kayaking around the walls of Dubrovnik

Sea Kayaking in Dubrovnik

In the late afternoon we made our way just outside of the city’s walls and down to the little cove where we would be starting our sunset sea kayaking and snorkeling tour.  This little cove, is the setting for “Blackwater Bay” in Game of Thrones.  For those who don’t know, Dubrovnik is King’s Landing and […]

The Dominican Monastery from the City Walls

Exploring in Dubrovnik

After viewing the city from above, it was time to explore it!  We grabbed some gelato first (it was the end of July after all and just a bit hot!).  After snacking on that while standing at the harbor’s side, we went walking. I love old churches, so as soon as we stumbled upon the […]