Because of its Adriatic Sea location and historic significance, Dubrovnik is a magnet for visitors from around the world. Obviously, late Spring and Summer sees the largest number of tourists, but even now, there are still many who come to take in Dubrovnik's wonders. We were fortunate enough to meet, and talk with, several of them. Here they are;
We met Jane and Roger (formerly from Ireland and now living in the UK) at the Konoba Pupo restaurant. Jane is a former First Grade teacher and Principal, and Roger is a former High School chemistry teacher. We had a fantastic evening's conversation with this very engaging couple.
While going out to dinner, we came across Jadran ( a ten year old pianist) and his parents, Visnja (his mom) and Goran (his dad). Jadran had just finished a concert and the family was out to meet friends for some drinks to celebrate. It was nice to meet such a well spoken young man.
Kerry (daughter), Gloria (mother/grandmother), and Moira (granddaughter) were strolling along the Old Town Main Street when we ran into them. They were visiting from Indianapolis.
Eiko and Fukiko enjoying a stroll along the top of the defensive walls. They were visiting from Japan.
Ljubomir (meaning David), a math teacher, was manning one of the ticket control points along the defensive walls.
Kai and Tetsu (also from Japan), took time out from their tour of the wall to talk with us.
Jelena works in the Tourist Information Office just outside the main gate of the Old Town. She graciously helped us with some of our plans to visit Dubrovnik.
Across the street from the Tourist Information Office was a very nice pizzeria run by a father and his two daughters. Here, the father, Enis, is with one of his daughters, Tijana. Tanja, the younger daughter was not there this day. The whole family lived in this shop during the war in the 1990's until it was destroyed by bombs. They then went to the basement of a nearby hotel with a 1000 other refugees. The uncle still lives in an apartment above the pizza shop.
Jean and Adele (from Montreal) met us down by the edge of the Adriatic Sea. We had an enjoyable conversation with them on this sunny day.
Maria and Amanda were visiting from Minneapolis.
Antonio picked us up at the airport and drove us to the Old Town. Because the Old Town is devoid of vehicular traffic, Antonio had to drop us off just outside the main gate where our landlord met us and guided us to our apartment.
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