Walked down to the harbour to catch the 11:15am ferry to Hvar – 1 ½ hour trip. The ferry was a flash 39m catamaran giving a smooth trip. Hvar is a relatively small town on a small harbour with a large number of boats (and people/tourists).
Just a 10 minute walk to my accommodation. The 15th Franciscan Monastery had only a small display inside. The main attraction an 8m wide, 16th century painting of the Last Supper.
The Arsenal right at the harbour was an amazing modern arched building but built in the 16th century. It had an odd mixture of things on display. Upstairs was the 1612 cute internal theatre.
It was a 38°c day so a very hot climb up to the 5th century Fortica. The fort has been extended over the centuries.
On the way down I was in contact with Paul and Barbara who are doing a cycling tour through the Croatian Islands. I joined them at a bar looking out to the harbour for a couple of beers. They left at 6pm to catch their boat to Korčula Island but I may catch up with them again there. The 16th century Clock tower (Loggia) has been recently renovated and gave elevated close views of the town.
The 17th century Cathedral of St. Stephen was open.
The streets like the previous towns are narrow and “cool”. The town is encouraging tourists to wear more clothes – which they don’t.
Back to my accommodation for togs and a walk around the coast to Pokonji Dol a small Cove for a swim. The Mediterranean water was a lovely temperature, salty and very buoyant.
Late lovely octopus dinner back in town and even at 10pm it seemed like everyone was out on the town.
Rick's travels 
Lovely hearing all your travel news. We loved Croatia when we went on a small boat cruise and Hvar was the real party Island but great swimming etc. We also walked up to the fort. It all sounds very warm over there but better then wind and rain!It’s blowing a gale here today but yesterday was beautiful and Brian and I did a 4 hour walk into the gorge Tawa walk so a good bit of training for the Camino! We are doing some walking but probably could do more! We seem to have had alot of grandchildren minding over school holidays so that kept us on our toes!!Last night we went to Credence Clearwater revival tribute concert and it was great. Then we came home to hear the girls had won their soccer game for the Opening of the WC ! Brian and I are going to see our girls play in Wellington on Tuesday which should be fun .It’s 6 weeks until se set off on our adventures but we do have a week’s Fiji holiday with Emily Harry Tom Lou and children which is a bit of a bonus. Brian seems to be managing retirement well and can’t believe how busy he is! Good though. Hope the rest of your travels go well. Love SarahA couple of photos of the whanauSent from my Galaxy
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