Island of St Mary on Mljet

We did a short hike to catch a ferry to the Island of St Mary, a 12^th century monastery (see pic from yesterday). As with many of these type places, it has been many other things over the centuries – fortress, church, hotel, etc. It is now being restored as it was in the 12^th century. Monks still live there and could be heard chanting in the chapel.

Bikes to rent on Mljet

We then hiked about 4 miles to a 800 ft. summit that overlooked most of the east end of Mljet.

Finally ended up tonight in Dubrovnik. We are staying at a luxurious Hilton – built in the 1800’s as the Grand Hotel Imperial and recently renovated by Hilton. It is just outside the main gate of the old town.

Dubrovnik old town wall from our restaurant

Old town plaza at night (gelato walk)

Forgot to mention that Ben, the husband/father of the family that is on the hike with us, is an amateur magician. Last night he did two tricks – one where my cell phone ended up mysteriously inside a balloon I had just blown up. The guy is a retired bankruptcy attorney who now teaches college level negotiating, He uses magic at the beginning of each class to encourage promptness. One question about a trick is on every exam!

Kayaking, old town guided tour and farewell dinner tomorrow.