Dubrovnik
I had booked a guide and driver for our first three days in Croatia. And we really were fortunate to find Julija (Julia) at dubrovnikdrivingguide.com. We all bonded and had a wonderful experience. We met Julia in the lobby at 10am and first headed just down the street, to old walled city Dubrovnik.
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First stop was the harbor at Kings Landing which fans of Game of Thrones will recognize. Much of the last two seasons of GoT was filmed in and around Dubrovnik.
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Then thru the Pile Gate into the walled city. In a normal year, we would have had to queue just to get in... to be with thousands of tourists.
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And the stairs where Cersei began her Walk of Shame in GoT.
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From the old city, we drove up to the top of the mountain overlooking Dubrovnik. Spectacular views of the city as we head up to the top.
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The final couple of miles was a one lane, two way road.
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At the top, views of Bosnia and Herzgovina, and Montrenegro.
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At the summit is the aptly named Panorama Restaurant where we enjoyed lunch with a view.
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And back on the single lane road down to the highway, then to our hotel.
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Back at the hotel, a little sun at the "beach".
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Later that evening after a nap, we headed back to the old city for a wonderful dinner at 360 Restaurant.
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What a gorgeous setting on an absolutley perfect evening.
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Food, wine and service combined for a memorable evening. Our sommelier guided us thru Croatian wines.
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Wonderful bread.
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And our beautiful and delicious amuse bouche. The truffle macaroon was to die for.
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Mrs. SFO777 started with octopus with fennel, lime ravioli and fish soup.
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My foie gras was delicious with a divine sauternes gel, coffee mousse, dates and sourdough bread.
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Our wonderful and passionate about food server Ivan.
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For her main, Mrs. SFO777 had the Turbot with cauliflower cream, clams and dark fish stock. Fabulous.
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I had the Sea Bass, with smoked mayo, fagotiini with cuttlefish, mussels and a beautiful sweet and sour fish sauce. Delicious.
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And then there was dessert, seemingly nonstop. Starting with a dessert amuse-bouche.
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Incroyable!
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As if that wasn't enough...
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What a marvelous evening and exceptional experience. 360 is a must for foodies visiting Dubrovnik.