Today we traveled to Kotor. The journey included amazing views which made our day. We traveled through the mountain area to experience something different. we achieved that goal. Jack liked the drive enjoying all the switchbacks, crazy turns and dangerous narrow roads. I was mostly okay with it. I was terrified at times but the views were amazing. I captured some of it but the pictures do not do it justice. Our room is great but includes an incline and about 80 steps. We should be in much better shape at the end of this trip, or in the hospital. There is a swimming entry to the bay at the end of our driveway. I'm sure we will enjoy this along with the rest of the area. 

                                                    View from the road
                                            Pavlova Strana Viewpoint by Lake Skadar
                                                Pavlova Strana Viewpoint by Lake Skadar


                                            Pavlova Strana Viewpoint by Lake Skadar
                                            Pavlova Strana Viewpoint by Lake Skadar
                                            Pavlova Strana Viewpoint by Lake Skadar

                                            
                    Lunch with a different view, the food was awful and over priced. Don't eat at                                                 viewpoints

                                                    From the road
                                            One of many tunnels through the mountains
                                                    One of he many curves
                                                    View of Kotor Bay from the mountain
                                                       View of Kotor Bay from the mountain
                                                    Different angle same bay
                                        View of Kotor Bay from the mountain
                                        View of Kotor Bay from the mountain. The Adriatic is in the distance


                                                    Kotor Bay
                                View from our room. The balcony is small but we love the view.
We had dinner here tonight. We bought 2 bureks from a bakery( meat filled pastry) and went to the bar across the street and split 3 beers while we ate the bureks. Big night that set us back about $15 euros. This was much better than our pricey lunch. People swim in between beers.
Swimming spot at the end of driveway. There isn't a beach but there are steps into the water. I'm sure we will be testing it out.

Incline to the house prior to the 80 steps. apparently you need to climb to get good views. We are at the top.


                                                       
Kip, I don't know if you are checking but I had to post one of the stores bearing your name. They are all over and are very large.







































Comments

  1. AnnieSeptember 2, 2024 at 2:15 PM

    You two are going to be in great shape by the end of this trip!! How's Jack's foot and your knee?? Gorgeous pictures, so fun to live the trip through you!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2024 at 2:28 PM

    test

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  3. KipSeptember 2, 2024 at 2:32 PM

    Had to combine with Michael to get link for the site, and George to find it and learn how to comment. Old and technology challenged.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2024 at 4:22 PM

    I’m really enjoying your hearing about your adventures and great pics.

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  5. JeanSeptember 3, 2024 at 7:14 AM

    You'll be beating Joette on the distance bike rides when you come back!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2024 at 5:07 AM

    Amazing views but a bit frightening. But I know how well Jack manages skinny, winding roads.

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