Montenegro

We have made it to Montenegro after a rather long day on the bus with some interesting characters onboard. Our accommodation faces the amazing fort perched on the side of the mountain. It really is an incredible feat to build it when they did, where they did, with what they had available. they started building the fort in the ninth century...too much! Early in the morning while the temperature was kind, we walked up to the flag at the top of the fort; some 1350 steps. Good effort; exercise done.

It was so hot today and for the first time we experienced 34 degrees and I would have to say, it is too hot to function comfortably, especially when not near water. Fortunately, we are, with the fjord near to where we are staying, but we did not swim today. Terry and I wandered into the old city which is another walled city, just to get our bearings. We had yet another local beer (hence the flabby bellies we both have) under mist sprays from the roof of the outdoor bar; such a relief from the heat. We bought groceries at the local supermarket and it is incredible how reasonable or even cheap things are. For 43euro we had bread, cheese, olives, wine, beer, fruit, juice, salami, eggs and so enough for a feast. Despite that, we went out for dinner, for lamb, and three different kinds of pasta. Around our feet we had a collection of cats; one with a bung eye and all very skinny. There are many cats around Croatia and they all look in the same poor condition.

Our walk home in a very balmy temperature was illuminated by the lights on the fort and the lights from the boats on the wharf All very wonderful.