54 Days on the Moon

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I passed on a beer. Up here was probably going to be a tad more expensive.

 

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And now back down to the street.

 

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Looked at a few restaurants but decided against eating in town. Unfortunately no markets on so back to the ship. Rojaan had already eaten lunch so I went to Deck 11 for a pizza. Half 4 cheese and half sausage.


Wind Surf left whilst trivia was on and began raising it's sails. I had time to dart to the window and get a couple of shots.

 

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The last views from our balcony.

 

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Back to Atlantide for dinner.




I started with this red.


But was then given this wine by the sommelier after talking about our stay in Pinhao where this wine is from. Nice.


Mrsdrron began with the foie gras and I with the laced king prawns.



Mrsdrron had the king prawns and I the miso glazed cod. No desserts again.

 

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Leaving Dubrovnik by moonlight.



The airport well lit up.



Saturday morning and we are docked in Sibenik Croatia. Another new port for us. The views.
















The Ocean Odyssey






So now ready for an excursion I have been looking forward too.

 

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Now we are off to the Krka National Park. The countryside on the way.





Croatian Street food!






Now at the National Park and off the bus.

 

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A water mill

 

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Hydroelectric power has been produced here for over a Century. The commonly accepted first power stations for commercial were in the early 1980s including Ottawa and Niagara Falls. The first power station here opened 2 days after the Niagara falls and by 1895 their station could produce 3 phase power. amongst the first in the world but Croatia's acheivements are usually not mentioned in any history of hydroelectric power.

 

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The main design of the Croatian power stations was carried out by this man who is now remembered in the USA and around the world.


His name Nikola Tesla.






The object slightly to the left was an old Croatian version of a mouse trap.

 

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Next was a display of Croatian crafts.

The last of the irises.

From now lots of pictures of water.

 

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Now what is left of the first power station







Near here I bought some dried figs from a sprightly 87 year old woman. A bit grumpy as I only bought the smallest container. But back to the water.

 

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Now in a picnic area with several food and drink outlets.

 

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The last of the National Park.









Lots of stone walls that now don't seem to serve any purpose.






Now going to the village of Skraden. Obviously a top weekend outing for locals.