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Old Town Zadar

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  It was our last port of the cruise and we were ready for a relaxing day with no commitments.  We took the bus provided by the cruise line to Old Town Zadar in Croatia.  Yes, we could have ubered there for less money, but we appreciated the ease of taking the ships transport.  Plus at this point we had spent all our Euros and needed an ATM machine.  The bus transfer would be charged to our room.  We walked the town with another couple we met traveling in our group.  The bus dropped us off at the Greeting to the Sun   though it was daytime so it was not glowing with light.  As we walked along the coast, we could hear the Sea Organ  created by Nikola Basic - the same artist who create "Greeting to the Sun".  As the waves roll in and out it creates a beautiful, almost whale like moan, that changes with the power of the water.  Click Here to listen to the Sea Organ. I discovered a free walking tour online from Jetting Setti...

On the Blue Waters of Kotor

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 Our day in Montenegro was one of only 2 days that it rained on the entire 13 day trip, but it was also the day we were taking a boat out to the Blue Cave . We were thankful that the boat had a cover, but it was a choppy ride.  We were uncertain if we would be able to get inside the cave due to the water conditions.  It was a long ride for a "maybe".  To make matters more concerning was the time change and the lateness of us tendering from the ship to port.  "They would see what they could do" in our limited time.  They needed to be back by noon to pick up their next tour.  So off we went across the bay with a great playlist playing over the speakers.  Virginia and I began dancing when "Dancing Queen" came through the speakers.  At one point the boat operators sent 3 of the men. including my husband, the the back of the boat to help with weight distribution to get through the waves. Though it was wet, it was a fun ride. It was about a 30 minu...