Great first day in Dubrovnik.  Went into the city center for a tour with a guide.  It was a lot more crowded with tourists than I would have thought.  A big cruise ship full of people came off for a day trip, so that added to the conjestion.  Between earthquakes and war there was much damage to the buildings of old, but still plenty to see.  Even though Im not a game of thrones watcher- apprarently I sat in a chair from there ? For lunch, I was adventurous.  Being a picky eater, that happens on trips when there aren't any of my regular meals on the menu.  So today I had......wait for it......octopus salad with potatoes (a cold salad).  I wasn't shouting alleluias from the rooftop but it wasn't bad (the yummy chocolate gelato later was the better meal  :)  To end the day a few friends and I took a dip in the Adriatic Sea it was 'take your breath away' cold but it helped to cool off after a hot and sweaty day.  Went in for a few dips but didn't master keeping the mouth closed to keep out the salt water.  Oh well.  Hopefully tomorrow there will be time for another chilly dip!

view before going across the drawbridge

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my throne...

very cool stations of the cross

my octopus salad

my chilly dip