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Dubrovnik

Posted on October 4, 2025 by volovecto

Today was our first day of perfect weather, so we spent it walking the wall around Dubrovnik and exploring the old town area. It was sunny and 65 degrees F. The first order of business was to purchase a tourist … Continue reading →

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Peljesac Peninsula and Korcula

Posted on October 3, 2025 by volovecto

Overnight we experienced gale force winds. Our rental apartment is about 15 minutes north of Dubrovnik and had a nice upper deck. The overnight wind storm left a mess. It was cold and still windy so we took the day … Continue reading →

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Kotor, Montenegro

Posted on October 2, 2025 by volovecto

We drove three hours south of Dubrovnik, crossing the border into Montenegro, to visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Kotor. It is compared to Dubrovnik, with fewer people, but has the pretty stone plazas, a wall, fortresses, churches and palaces. … Continue reading →

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First look at Croatia

Posted on October 2, 2025 by volovecto

In a normal year I would do a lot of the planning for a trip like this. But the last 12 months have been anything but normal for me. Riding out two back to back hurricanes, flood damage to my … Continue reading →

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Florida in the rear view mirror.

Posted on August 5, 2025 by volovecto

After 39 years in the Sunshine State, I have left Florida behind. Each year when the hurricane season would end, I would breathe a sign of relief and enjoy the next 6 months of relatively calm weather. November is a … Continue reading →

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Australian/Tasmanian Art

Posted on March 13, 2024 by volovecto

During my recent visit, I fell for several pieces of art. Unfortunately, the ones I liked were out of my price range. But I did buy cards in local art stores, an affordable alternative. My favorite piece, Seven Sisters Dreaming … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Tasmania

Posted on March 11, 2024 by volovecto

My sister and I both liked Tasmania. We liked that it is very rural, and found it even more easygoing and laid back than mainland Australia (the little island to the north according to one local Tasmanian). We enjoyed driving … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, the Tassie way

Posted on March 6, 2024 by volovecto

You may have seen a few previous stories and pictures I’ve posted of my birthday in fun and unusual locations; a tree top stand in Botswana with a herd of elephants, swimming with wild dolphins on the coast of Mozambique, … Continue reading →

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Hobart, Tasmania

Posted on February 28, 2024 by volovecto

A short one hour flight from Melbourne had us landing in Hobart, Tasmania. It’s a small airport. The kind we like. A bus ride into town and we were checking into our hotel by 6 PM. We walked around the … Continue reading →

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Good food, good wine, and a Fairy Penguin Parade

Posted on February 26, 2024 by volovecto

We started our morning with a walk on the Rye beach, just two blocks from the cottage. It’s a very dog friendly beach. The first stop of the day was Arthur’s Seat, the highest point on the peninsula. We walked … Continue reading →

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