Boarding Azamara Quest in Venice and cruising down the canal to the Adriatic Sea as dusk fell was fairly impressive! Past the Basilica, numerous canals , observing venetian life from on high and through a flotilla of boats, glass of champagne in hand boded well for the days ahead! However, despite the lure of the after dinner activity (after a feast!) we tested the bed next – very tired after arising at 3.30 am for the flight to Venice. Stateroom provisions very good! We docked in Split, Croatia at noon Monday – very smooth overnight cruise – morning spent exploring the ships amenities – many & varied! In the afternoon we took a tour to the Split Riviera- Trogir, an island barely separated from the mainland –only 800mx400m – quite a hangout! Then toured the Dioclethan Palace in Split itself – contains a city within a palace, dating from Roman Times & now UNESCO protected. Lots of quaint alleyways, piazzas & churches as well as shops & houses, all now privately owned by citizens. Was very hot indeed and we were pleased to get back to the ship and cool off! Split landscape very dry of course but picturesque. Specialities of Croatia are the maraschino cherry (& liqueur) as well as grappa. Did you know a Croatian invented the fountain pen and also the cravat? – way too hot for one of those today!!
Venice – Croatia – Athens Photos
