Anniversary days

We celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary on the Friday of our trip - and started the day with a glass of champagne while having breakfast on the hotel restaurant balcony

Then we decided to explore the area which is on the other side of Dubrovnik and caught the local number 6 bus to Babin Kuk.  It only takes about 10 minutes to get there on the bus but was just a bit too far to walk.  This resort is very different to where we were staying, with a larger beach with more water sports and giant inflatables for children to play on. 

It had a much more modern feel to it and whilst I am sure it is a good place to stay, we preferred 'our side' of the city which had much more original charm and character.  The restaurants were definitely more modern and some were quite 'quirky'. I wonder how many times this red guy has been photographed?

We walked along the coastal path a little way, admired the views across the bay

and were joined for a little while by one of the locals

We enjoyed a cappuccino sitting by the beach and then headed back via the harbour where all the cruise liners were docked.  I didn't get to photograph that bit as we suddenly saw our bus approaching the bus stop and had to pick up the pace to get on it!

After lunch in the city 

 How many steps up to the restaurant?

We then visited the church of St Ignatius of Loyola, which houses a version of the  grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

After an afternoon relaxing by the pool, it was time to head back to the city again and have a special anniversary meal

Cheers!