DUBROVNIK, CROATIA, Eastern Europe - Early Nov. 2006

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Dubrovnik was a welcome relief. We went from the bitter cold of Vienna to the spring and summer warmth of this charming coastal town. If you like a small town feel, an abundance of seafood and dramatic natural features, you will love Dubrovnik, also known as the Pearl of the Adriatic.

We had wonderful accommodations in Jadranka Benussi’s home in a "sobe" or room. It was actuallly like an apartment with its own small kitchen and beautiful view of the rooftops and north harbor.

Dubrovnik’s Old Town is contained within the city wall. We spent hours walking the wall from which many of these photos are taken. You will see the old roofs, pre-war, and the new orangey-red tile roofs, built after the destruction from the 1991 Serbo-Croatian War. Rebuilding is still in progress.

We walked, climbed, and explored inside the Old Town and areas beyond for a good 10 hours a day, and loved every second.

 

Growing Together

We are enjoying spending time with Mr. Eli. Jessica had to return to work this past week, so I was able to spend two days with him! It was a great opportunity to really bond because he is becoming so responsive. I loved reciting Mother Goose rhymes to him as he cooed along with me in his baby voice. It was so sweet and amazing. Old King Cole and Pat a Cake seemed to produce the most smiles and arm waving. What fun!

I’ll be Nanny again two days this coming week, then will switch to one day a week and Boppo Bill will join us!!