The old fortified town of Kotor is on the UNESCO world heritage list. We’ve learned that this old town is one of the most well-preserved towns in Europe and has survived many regimes and natural disasters. As you enter the town, you see a plaque with these words inscribed describing the history and attitude of the town. Translated version, “What belongs to others we don’t want, what is ours we will never surrender” – President Tito of Yugoslavia.
It was the perfect location for that first morning “kafa” in the town of Budva yesterday, enjoying the warm breeze and listening to the waves of the Adriatic Sea.
Continue reading “A Maritimer feels right at home along the Adriatic Sea.”
We were told that the Kotor Winter “Karneval” has been celebrated now for over a century. It’s celebrated each year during the last week of February. The festivities include a masquerade ball, concerts, children’s activities, a parade, traditional costumes and tastings of local cuisine.
We were looking forward to spending a day in Perast as we had seen so many beautiful pictures of this place.
Continue reading “The perfect setting for a glass of Rosé, Perast.”
We arrived in Tivat just in time for lunch. Nothing better than having a picnic overlooking the Bay on a nice sunny day. La p’tite nappe champêtre fits right in, matching up with the blue hues of the bay.
It happens to all of us, those awesome master plans made over a glass of wine. Some of them materialize, while others are just all talk and never really go anywhere.
The first day we arrived in Kotor we went for a walk around the old town. We noticed a sign and it grabbed our attention.
Quaint, zen, inspiring were the words that came to mind when we set our eyes on this place! We actually struggled to find words that would accurately describe the natural beauty of this place.
