The wind on the southern side of the town have picked up to gale force again but like last night it is a warm breeze and it's not really impacting my dinner - homemade pasta with a beef and tomato sauce. It delicious and perfect after my afternoon.
I had a delightful sleep on my fourth floor room with a window that overlooks the sea. It was cool enough to leave the window open and the wind and the waves were a lullaby.
Yesterday was long and it was good to sleep in. I found a spot near one of the original town squares and the main gate for an egg and ham bagel-like open face sandwich. I still haven't quite figured out the coffee. I have been ordering 'coffee with milk - large' and today my waiter said 'latte'?
The old town is actually tiny and very interesting in that it is quite Venetian in style. With lots of balustrades and flying arches connecting buildings. From the main gate, the road runs straight to the sea and then the side roads branch off like fish bones. This makes getting around easy and is supposed to keep the town ventilated.
Of course there is a cathedral and a bell tower with wonder views of the Adriatic and back to the mainland.
In the afternoon I have booked a food and bike tour. Korcula is well know for its wine varieties. Grk a white wine is only produced here.
We are a group of eight with an English tour guide. I must admit I don't think I have ridden a bike since my accident. Not for any particular reason, I don't think. The good news is, it's like riding a bike. And soon we are off toward Lumbarda.
Our first stop is a honey producer. It's an interesting stop and the story of the bee hive is fascinating. Who knew?
The bike ride is pretty easy and we detour around some wine and olive orchards.
Our next stop is more of a catch all. A charming man explains some dried fruits and then we have some flavored raki, bread and olive oil and finally some local wines and some crepes with jellies made from the dried fruit. Fig jam is my favorite. There is also a bit of homemade wine that our host mostly produces for his own consumption. ( there is also a birthday candle)
Our final stop is a full on wine tasting overlooking the Lumbarda harbor. There is a meat and cheese board and lots of conversation as the drinks have kicked in. We are all North Americans - just one Canadian.
Rachel, our guide, is lovely and I am more interested in her story as a Brit and how she and her husband got to Croatia - 15 years ago, started a business and she doesn't even speak fluent Croatian!
Dinner is over, so I am headed out to a little cocktail bar in one of the castle keeps. The birthday kids said they might be there. If not, it will be one and done.
Tomorrow is another day.
I had a delightful sleep on my fourth floor room with a window that overlooks the sea. It was cool enough to leave the window open and the wind and the waves were a lullaby.
Yesterday was long and it was good to sleep in. I found a spot near one of the original town squares and the main gate for an egg and ham bagel-like open face sandwich. I still haven't quite figured out the coffee. I have been ordering 'coffee with milk - large' and today my waiter said 'latte'?
The old town is actually tiny and very interesting in that it is quite Venetian in style. With lots of balustrades and flying arches connecting buildings. From the main gate, the road runs straight to the sea and then the side roads branch off like fish bones. This makes getting around easy and is supposed to keep the town ventilated.
Of course there is a cathedral and a bell tower with wonder views of the Adriatic and back to the mainland.
In the afternoon I have booked a food and bike tour. Korcula is well know for its wine varieties. Grk a white wine is only produced here.
We are a group of eight with an English tour guide. I must admit I don't think I have ridden a bike since my accident. Not for any particular reason, I don't think. The good news is, it's like riding a bike. And soon we are off toward Lumbarda.
Our first stop is a honey producer. It's an interesting stop and the story of the bee hive is fascinating. Who knew?
The bike ride is pretty easy and we detour around some wine and olive orchards.
Our next stop is more of a catch all. A charming man explains some dried fruits and then we have some flavored raki, bread and olive oil and finally some local wines and some crepes with jellies made from the dried fruit. Fig jam is my favorite. There is also a bit of homemade wine that our host mostly produces for his own consumption. ( there is also a birthday candle)
Our final stop is a full on wine tasting overlooking the Lumbarda harbor. There is a meat and cheese board and lots of conversation as the drinks have kicked in. We are all North Americans - just one Canadian.
Rachel, our guide, is lovely and I am more interested in her story as a Brit and how she and her husband got to Croatia - 15 years ago, started a business and she doesn't even speak fluent Croatian!
Dinner is over, so I am headed out to a little cocktail bar in one of the castle keeps. The birthday kids said they might be there. If not, it will be one and done.
Tomorrow is another day.
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