Re: Dubrovnik
Another worthwhile trip is on the Dubrovnik Cable Car, the 778 meter journey gives you breathtaking views over the Old City. The upper station has two panoramic terraces equipped with binocular...
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We have also taken boat trips from the Harbour to a few of the many islands. Lokrum, one of the smaller islands, is a 10 min ride from the harbour and was one of my favourites. The year we visited, they were excavating some Roman ruins. It's a peaceful island (no traffic) with woods to walk through (be careful you don't step on the tortoises wandering around!) peacocks and their young in the wild and in the trees, ruins of a castle and a monestry ..... and two most welcome cafes to enjoy a cooling drink.
One must though ..... use plenty of mossie protection
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