Dubrovnik, Sunday, June 21, 2026
We got an early start since we wanted to walk around the city walls, and it would scorching up there by the afternoon. The walk is spectacular, with views both into the town and out to sea.
We saw lots of kayak tours, not a bad idea on a hot day!
After the circumnavigation, the H’s and the J’s completed the Dubrovnik monastery double, visiting the Franciscan Monastery, home of the oldest continuously functioning pharmacy in Europe. The cloister is especially lovely.
The ambulatory contains a series of interesting frescos depicting the life of Francis.
And other adornments.
We went for a stroll through the center of town before dinner. St. Blasius in the Luzo, or central square.
The Rector’s Palace.
The Bell Tower and, to the left, the Sponza Palace, now site of the city archives.
The “Little Onofrio,” the second water distribution point in the old town.
The dome of the cathedral.
And its facade.
We returned to our favorite spot, the restaurant Stara Loza, for dinner. It is part of a high-end hotel, the Prijeko Palace. The hotel understands itself as an art hotel and, while all the art might not be to our taste, it is undeniable interesting.
The most prominent part of the collection is a series of statues by a Dutch artist.
Dinner was superb. Gnocchi in a green pea velouté followed by seafood brodetto (Mike) and a veal risotto (Sue).
All six of us then did an evening walk through town, ending with an ice cream and tearful hugs. It had been an extraordinary trip, more than three weeks with our friends and a whole series of unforgettable experiences.
