Kotor, Montenegro

Yesterday was a busy (and rainy) day. We got up at 6 am to watch our ship makes its way into the cruise port dock. The way in follows a beautiful serpentine path through narrow mountainous passes - the photos tell the story better than I can. After a quick breakfast, we set off on a five-hour tour of Montenegro. There were just 22 on our bus, and it wound its was up the mountain on the narrowest roads and sharpest hairpin curves I have ever experienced. Somewhat scary at times. In many places cars in front of us had to back up aways to a pull off so we could pass. See photos of view from the top.

We stopped for a snack of local specialities - smoked ham and cheese - and drove on to The National Museum of Montenegro. It’s collection focuses on the period of Montenegrin history when the country was ruled by “prince-bishops - head of church and state, Petar Petrovic-Njegos I and II, both benevolent and beloved. The country has had a turbulent and complex  history and is currently independent and seeking to join the EU. The currency is the Euro.

Then the long drive back to Kotor through heavy vacation traffic on the road through the beach town of Budva. After a late lunch and nap, we skipped dinner and read in the Explorer’s lounge. 

 


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