At the Crossroads

Unfortunately this truly will be a short posting, simply to help bridge my readership along as I fear my neglect these past few days will have lost you. Im in Rovinj, an absolutely stunning city on the Adriatic coast that reminds me of Dubrovnik, the ˝pearl of the adriatic˝but lacks the rustic appeal of that city. This city has a little more color, a little more Italian influence, but the same charm, relic feel without the same decay thats apparent elsewhere. Im staying in a private accommodation for toooooo much money but that is fine for a few days, its worth it. Though, this is the first time I felt that riding solo to be an issue, not only with the cost since im paying virtually a double rate but because this is a place i feel should not be experienced alone, there is too much beauty that I would never feel capable of conveying to people back home who are interested.

I did take a short day trip today to Porec, about 30 km north of here and famous for being the Croatian tourist trip, but also for a basilica that has mosaics rivaling the most famous of ones across the sea in Ravenna. Ive never been, but so ive been told. Tomorrow I head inland to Pazin, and if time permitting, Beram a 6km walk upstream from there. This will be my opportunity to see what the hill towns away from the coast are like, or so i hope since without a car, im limited to only a few options via bus. Well, more to say, but less time as I hemorrhage Kuna. Swimming the Adriatic these past few days have been nice, completely blue skies sure help in cleansing my memory from the cloud that is Ireland. Seeya...