Adriatic Journey, AJ91
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Corinth Canal's submerging bridge sinks to a depth of 8 metres to allow vessels to enter or leave the canal.
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Jackie and Sue pause amidst the poppies, the AcroCorinth Fortress.
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We had a beautiful morning at Delphi, the view from the theatre was most impressive.
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Corinne celebrating the sweet taste of victory as she "streaks" to the finishing line - Delphi Stadium
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After a delightful afternoon hike, we certainly enjoyed our beer at the local taverna, Meteora
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Hiking through Meteora's amazing landscape.
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Janet and Rhys enjoying the stunning Meteoran landscape
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Brenda, dwarfed by one of Meteora's many mediavel monasteries.
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Mama serves her delicious home cooked lunch, Meteora
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Helen, taking in the view as we climb out of the dramatic Vikos Gorge.
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Hiking the Vikos Gorge, Greece's premier hike.
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A Kipi Bridge, built in the 18th Century (Zagoria)
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Clive and Helen chat with a Greek monk, Kipi
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We really enjoyed the company of this friendly group of Albanian high school students - the Blue Eye Spring, Albania
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Bunkers galore! Celia inspects one of Albania's 700.000 bunkers.
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Inside Tirane's oldest mosque, the wall frescos were stunning.
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Ngaire, admires Sveti Stefan, a tiny island resort once the playground of stars such as Sophia Loren and Doris Day (Montenegro)
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Our intrepid hikers returning from their climb of Kotor Hill, near Budva.
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We had a great day for our kayaking excursion in Dubrovnik
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Ann and Fay coming ashore at Cave Beach, Dubrovnik
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Marianne and Brenda on the gigantic walls of Dubrovnik
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Corinne, Judith and Gordon during our visit to the iconic Mostar Bridge, Bosnia/Hercegovina
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A most fascinating tree with three distinct leaf formations, each a different shade of green. It's the Lipa tree (same name as the Croatian cent)
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Electioneering Croatian style - compliments of the candidates there was free outdoor entertainment, drinks and food on the eve of voting. Certainly a serendipitous encounter for us. (Split)
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Georgie, checking out the deck chairs before we sailed from Split
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At Omis, we went river rafting, a real fun trip. |
"Oh where of where has our little boat gone?" At one point we had to walk through the fields and some of us couldn't find our craft! |

On Korcula we enjoyed a "very pleasant" afternoon wine tasting. The white wine was a wonderful Grk wine for the which the vineyard had just won a Dalmatian Championship. We confirmed the judges opinion. |
Clive, favouring a quick entry mode, dives into the water for a swim.
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Brenda and Marianne exploring the twists and turns of the alleyways and lanes of Vis. |
Georgie, takes one last photo of picturesque Vis as we leave the dockside.
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Hvar turned on a beautiful sunny day for our viist. We climbed to the castle and walked the promenades that skirt the rocky coastllne, a gorgeous spot. |

Ruth, was the first of the team to reach the sandspit at Bol on the island of Brac. |

On 6 June our two Adriatic groups met up for a combined "dinner muster". Held onboard the boat, it was a wonderful occasion made even more special for us all as it was Norma's birthday. |

Norma enjoying the moment as she celebrates with two birthday cakes and many friends. |

The Plitvice Lakes National Parks were absolutely stunning! |
Sue and Corinne pause on the boardwalk as we meander our way between the beautiful lakes, waterfalls and pools.
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Celia and Georgie, in front of one of the many waterfalls we encountered during our five hour downhill amble.
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Gordon admiring a tiny orchid in a forest meadow. (Plitvice National Park)
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Throughout the trip the wildflowers have been gorgeous.
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Anne, Georgie and Jackie, at the water's edge, Lake Bohinj
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Dianne and Jackie relaxing amidst the wildflowers, Bohinj Lake
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'Easyrider' Clive, Bohinj. |

Jackie and friends admiring the peonies that grow so profusely in and around Bled. |

Vintgar Gorge, a splendid riverside walkway near Bled. |
We really enjoyed the beautiful Vintgar Gorge.
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Mike at Predjama Castle, the 15th Century refuge of the renowned robber, Erazem. (Slovenia)
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Magical Venice, our final destination
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Sisters, Marianne and Brenda on the Venetian island of San Giorgio Maggiore.
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The iconic view of central Venice from the tower of the San Giorgio Maggiore Basilica
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The "lace-makers" island for Burano, Venice
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Our final evening in Venice, enjoying the wine and music in San Marco Square.
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Georgie, Dianne and Ann - it was a perfect evening.
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