Croatia and Dalmatian cruise

A short crossing this morning from the island of Brac to Omis which is on the mainland. The town of Omis is back-dropped by high cliffs. It used to be a pirate strong hold. Now it's a lovely sea side resort with a long stretch of beach, and the old town under the fortress on the cliffs. We walk out on the breakwater and watch several people spear fishing (we didn't see them catch anything), then back to town along the Cetina river. Some of houses are almost built into the cliff, and the rock climbers are right over the town! This seems to be an active place with climbing, hiking and rafting on offer. We stop for a coffee & to buy a print from an artist that trained in Split and Zagreb. We have a little over 2 hours to explore the town, then back to Split eating lunch on the way. Another great lunch, fresh tomato pasta, grouper served with cabbage and potatoes, and creme caramel for dessert. At 2pm those of us who chose the optional tour head out for Krka national park. (50

Many of us seemed to be moving a little slower this morning. Mid morning naps were common! I think we all had fun last night. There was a bit of overcast and haze this morning, and little wind. We cruised north again, and passed Korcula, and rounded the south end of Hvar. Great view of the mainland mountains. We had another swim stop off Hvar, the water seemed warmer today, most people stayed in longer. It's amazing how buoyant the water is! Another wonderful lunch, one of the best Greek salads ever, then a local beef dish with polenta and gnocchi. Banana split for dessert. We arrive in Pucisca about 2:30pm. Much warmer again, about 27C. Pucisca is known for it's stone, this is the source for the stone the White House in Washington is built of, along with many Roman sites. There is a school for stone masonry, one of the few left. Young people come from all over the world to lea n how to carve stone here. We have a tour of the school, then go to see a man who after leaving the