We had decided that we would take a trip out today using the free car that was included with Ann and Nick's holiday. Nick drove us to Cavtat just a few kilometers down the coast from Dubrovnik. Ann had a family holiday there over 40 years ago and we often asked “do you remember this” but 40 years is a long time! Ann hoped to be able to identify the hotel that she stayed in but that will have to wait until she sees her mum when she returns. With the aid of photographs, she may be able to help.
We spent a very pleasant day walking around the peninsulars with lovely views over to Dubrovnik, the Elaphite Islands and back to Cavtat. Curiously, Dubrovnik always seemed to be in the shade whilst we were often basking in sunshine. The weather really was much better than the forecast had suggested and when we sat drinking coffee in the mid-afternoon, we were all in shirt sleeves.
Given the problems of finding somewhere to eat last night, we decided to head into Dubrovnik where there is a huge choice. Following one of the recommendations of Ann and Nicks holiday rep, we went to a restaurant just outside the walls. The Orhan Restaurant was right by the sea below the Lovrijenac fort with wonderful views of the floodlit walls of Dubrovnik over the tiny bay. We could only appreciate the views if we sat outside so, with a touch of British madness, we sat in our coats (except for Ann who, for most of the meal, sat without a coat) and had an excellent meal. We were just finishing the main course and decided that we couldn't possibly have a desert, when a second litre of wine was delivered “from the house”. This ensured that we stayed much longer and given the old belief that you should never have a drink without food, Nick and I decided to have a pudding.
A very merry quartet made its way home.
Photos: Cavtat harbour; Even the smart hotels have problems with translations – raft or rough?; View from Orhan Restaurant; Entrance to Dubrovnik old town.
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