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Dubrovnik

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Today we cruised south to Dubrovnik. We were going into the wind so for the first time it was cool enough to need a jacket on while underway. I didn’t go for a swim today, but enjoyed the hot tub! We cruised through many small islands, and past some wind farms on the main-land. We arrived in the port of Dubrovnik about 2:30pm. A very impressive suspension bridge spans one arm of the bay. We first had a scenic bus ride, then a walking tour of the old town. Nicola was a very enthusiastic guide with a great love for Dubrovnik. It is amazing how well the war damage has been fixed. There are very few signs of it left. Luckily there are no big cruise ships in, but still the town is busy.  The buildings are so beautiful and the walls are stunning. This time we didn’t walk the walls of the city, but instead took the gondola to the top of the mountain over Dubrovnik.  This is the French fort that the people of Dubrovnik used to defend themselves during the Homeland war in 1991. There is a