Tuesday, March 1^st. A well-paced day. At the top of the hill overlooking Dubrovnik is an old fort that was converted into a museum documenting the Serbian (Yugoslavian) Army’s siege of the city in 1991-4. Marvelous view of the surroundings. We attended a lecture by a survivor who was 20 during when the siege began. Very illuminating. Though the citizens are forgiving, the museum makes it clear that they aren’t forgetting. Harsh words are used throughout the display.

In the afternoon we walked the city walls. Many, many step steps leading up, then down. The perimeter follows the contour of the ground beneath and is not flat by any means. The views into the city are impressive, comparing old roofs and the new roofs that reflect repairs from battle damage. Today was beautiful weather, making great photography easy. Fantastic blues.

In the late afternoon we visited a restaurant that doubles as a family-run business making olive oil, orange candies, figs, brandy, liqueur, and wine. The owner gleefully described the process for each product. Following that we had a large dinner with music, ending with a short group dance (hint: everyone had tasted the liqueur, brandy, and wine).

An aside: Dubrovnik has a massive car problem, so there are many Smart Cars. The two main roads above the old city are both one way, a curious but necessary feature. The point is that there is no short way to get around.