White (Wall) Walkers - Dubrovnik

Today was the exception that proves the rule. The city wall walk of Dubrovnik is the most popular activity. Our guide threw out some crazy numbers. Let’s just say, it funds a big part of the tourism budget. But I said earlier that you can probably skip the top rated attraction as it is over-touristed.

The City Wall Walk is great. And it is well worth the 35€.

At a decent clip you could cover the entire route around the old city in an hour. The crowds were bad and neither was the heat. And there are a good number of stairs but plenty of straight aways to catch your breath.

The vantage points back on the wall, out to the sea and onto the city are incredible.  It was an enjoyable way to spend the morning.

There are a few cafes to grab a coffee or a beer which is a nice break to enjoy the view. (By the way, Nantucket prices rule in Dubrovnik)

I had a quick breakfast but I was hungry after the walk, so I climbed back up to the inside of the wall to a little garden terrace for some delicious mussels and a glass on vino. Once again, as nice as the weather is and as busy as it seems, I was surprised to hear that they are closing in a week. And this is a big-ish city.

After a short break, I stopped by the Rector’s Place which while filled with some lovely art is really an architectural gem. (And very GoT)

It doesn’t seem like the trip to Ston for oysters is going to happen. But a guest in Sarajevo tipped me off to a place in Montenegro. So I just ordered a plate of oysters and wild boar and homemade gnocchi.

[perhaps as good a reason as any, not to push the oyster trip. The oysters are quite thin and small - like they were in Lin - a very minerally. My server tells me the season has passed and the water is a bit too warm. The gnocchi is fantastic]