Day 6

Day 6 Mexican stand off Up early, we have a lot to accomplish. Sailed back to the mainland and a good day of paddling. Out around light houses, yes they have them way over here as well, and along the coast to a lovely beach for swimming. Even thermophobic (I think I made that one up) I must admit it was a great swim and the water is so warm. Much warmer than Crete last year. Oh and even I can float here! A couple of hours in the kayak and the sea salt bath were all it took to heal my aching back side. All packed up, and boy do I use that term loosely, using every plastic bag and dirty shirt we can find and we all stuff into a later model VW van. Have you ever wondered where all the used VW vans go. After they have been recycled from the US through Mexico, really, where do they go. Well at least one got to Croatia. Hardly a plastic part in one piece. I fixed 2 door handles on the trip. Bill, remember the oil light in Cabo that flashed the entire time we were there. Well, they have that same feature over here. Dropped Carl, Peg, Chris, Amy and Jack off at Zatun Bay where they will stay the last night and off to Dubrovnik. Adventure not over however. Almost became a speck on the windshield of a huge tourist bus as we pulled onto the main highway. Not sure I am looking forward to the next week of driving north. Into Dubrovnik to be dropped off. Now there are thousands of tourists in Dubrovnik and most of them get dropped off outside the city so you would think they would have an easy place to accomplish this task. We wind through back alleys outside the city walls complete with not one but 2 Mexican standoffs. Our driver seems to be pretty good at those. He then stops in the middle of an alley. We seize the chance and make a run for it, plastic bags waving in the wind, as he is having a full throated nose-to-nose discussion with a taxi driver about who is going to back up. I am so not looking forward to driving next week. For those who are concerned, Kathie’s eye is starting to look a little better. Only had double vision for the first day and the headache is almost gone. Got back too late to find out about the rabies test on the cat. Maybe can find out before we leave tomorrow. Through the Pele gate and into the Old Town of Dubrovnik complete with wide main street polished by the feet of thousands of tourists before us, and back to our home away from home, 19a, and the first shower in 5 days. AHHHH Up for recommended Asian-Croatian fusion at Azur which was all it was said to be, especially Kathie’s spicy seared tuna and Sarah’s curry. Not a dry eye or a stuffy nose here. Back out on the streets to enjoy a few street performers and of course evening would not be complete without a trip to our favorite gelato stand. Boy I love that stuff. Let me see. Hang up all the wet clothes, clean out the luggage, no scorpions here, and get a good night sleep. Nice the boat is still rocking under us at least in our minds (or ears). One last hill tomorrow, the old wall around Dubrovnik. Have to get at it early to beat all of those tour busses. My beard is starting to itch!