1. There are tons of stray cats around the town. Some are cute and friendly, but I guess you aren't supposed to pet them. There is one I saw at Buza (the cold drinks place on the rocks between the city walls and the sea) that was sitting on a tourists lap and purring.
2. Crocks (the rubber shoes) are BIG over here.
3. The air is filled with birds - swifts - which dart around quickly and make a lot of noise. Especially in the morning. But they are charming.
4. The island of Mljet is simply beautiful. Rick Steves says that there is only enough to keep you occupied for a day. Rick got this one wrong. I could spend a week there. We went there for a day and swam and rode bikes around these pristine salt water lakes. Courtney and I agreed that right there was probably the best place to swim in the whole world.
5. The weather is a little surprising. The hottest, most oppressive time of day is 10:30 AM. Then you hear a few thunder claps around noon, and it cools off and becomes quite nice.
6. Sobe (rooms in private residences) are the way to go. We are staying next to the old harbor in the old city for $65 a night. We talked to a couple who were staying in a hotel, where they have to take a 10 minute bus trip to the old city, for like $150. Rick Steves steered us right. Thanks Rick. Below is the view from our delightful room.
7. You will have a hard time eating here if you dont like seafood or pizza. We like both. Not at the same time though, don't worry. I have yet to see a place that serves a shrimp and mussel pizza.
8. We will certainly miss this city. We had a blast exploring it and discovering all the history and flavor it had to offer.
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