Croatia 2008--Two weeks from Kremik to Dubrovnik

This is neither a travelog nor a ship's journal--it is simply a daily collection of images and observations from our recent trip to Croatia. Croatia lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic across from Italy. You will see a strong Venetian influence in the architecture.

Sixteen Seattlites booked three monohulls for a two week bareboat charter through Sunsail out of Clearwater, Florida. You will learn more about skippers Bruce Connel & Lynn Bain on board Mango Tango, a Beneteau 423, Walter Friesen on board Aquafile, a Beneteau 393, and me on board Lola, a Beneteau built Sunsail (Cyclades) 43.

From many routes & itineraries, 15 of us converged on Trogir on the evening of May 23rd. Paul, who was in Sibenik, would meet us on Saturday in Kremik, where we were to board the boats.

You can see from this photo how patiently they were awaiting Cathy's & my arrival in Trogir. By the time we arrived from the Split airport, they had finished dinner and we were on our own. We are such a close knit group.

This is a 180 degree panoramic shot from the lift bridge over the Trogirski Kanal.

The view of old Trogir from Walter's hotel skylight window.

The first of 4 phases of provisioning, this in the Trogir farmers' market.

The centar (Croatian) Cathedral in old Trogir.

Lunch on the lawn in Trogir. Do you see the grocery bags?
Picked up in Trogir, we have loaded all our gear and provisions on the boats and enjoy our evening dinner together in Kremik at the Sunsail base.

Tomorrow, May 25th, our first day on the Adriatic...