After our tour of the former Yugoslav submarine caves our boat driver took us over to a little island with a great big history. The island is man-made, the continuous commemoration of two fisherman who, back in July 22, 1452, discovered an icon of the Madonna and child on a rock or floating in …
Ever wondered where you would hide your submarine if you bought one? Well, the Yugoslav Army has just the place. Currently there are three sneaky sub caves available so you’ll want to reserve your spot right away. You just can’t find a good hiding place for subs these days. So this is quite …
We’ve got a little weather coming in today. Some wind has kicked up and the limestone mountains that rise about the bay make for an excellent Bernoullis tube. The wind seems to make a swift transition down into the narrow lane and rushes with some pretty good force until it surfs over the ridge and …
This post is for our AWESOME daughter-in-law Rachel who loves cats. This little museum was tucked away in a little corner of Kotor Montenegro. We heard about it and went searching for it just to go and celebrate what Rachel loves. These quirky off-the-beaten-path experiences really make us smile. If it’s not on …
We went to shore today to soak up the medieval town nestled at the end of the Bay of Kotor. The old town is flanked with fortification walls that long ago kept out invaders but now clamors with the influx of vacationers. High above the steep limestone cliffs a crumbling fortress has settled into the …
After our quick stop in Porto Montenegro, we continued north towards the Bay of Kotor. Along the way we stopped near the Blue Caves just south of the bay. There’s no place to anchor or moor so Mark and I took turns captaining the boat, keeping it safely adrift while a collection of crew went …
Based on the awesome recommendations that our new friend Ovi gave us, we hired a driver and set out to see Stari Bar. “Stari” is Slavic for “old one” and is a common name used to refer to the original town. We’re currently moored in Bar, the newer town named for the older one that’s …
We took the ferry from Corfu over to Albania and spent the day wandering around Butrint. This archeological site just outside Sarandë has a fascinating history. But the most peculiar thing we remember is learning the the curious name used to call natives or inhabitants from Corfu–“Corfiot.” The Corfiots were traders here in Butrint in …
We are finished with all the work on the boat and happily taking off for good. Preveza has been so good to us and felt like home since we spent so much time (and money) there. We hope to come back again someday. But Adventure awaits and we officially left Preveza for the last time. …
We sailed up to Parga and spent the day exploring this little seaside town that bustles with visitors. Just on the other side of the ruins that rise from the top of a parga’s hill, there’s a great bay with a beach full of sand. SAND! Sand is often a luxury here in Greece, …
