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| Color abounds on the streets in old town Hvar |
Monday, July 4 - Trip Day 5
It was mid-afternoon and we'd been touring old town Hvar for about an hour. The heat was in the high 90's, and it was hard to stay indoors in the oppressive, un-airconditioned churches with no hint of a breeze. Our group was glad to follow our guide through some of the streets shaded by the high walls of the buildings in the old town. Many of the streets opened to the sea, which allowed for some welcomed bits of wind.
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| Walking in the shade in the narrow streets of the old town |
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| Michael liked these words to live by |
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| Architectural details |
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| Staying in the shade, wherever possible |
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| Many streets led to the sea - and the breezes were greatly appreciated |
Our last stop on the guided tour was the Franciscan Monastery, next to a small cove with a beach and the Placa Lucica. The monastery was built in the 15th century and has only one remaining monk living in the complex. He is a skilled sculptor and his works are scattered throughout the complex.
There is a small museum, which displays a number of artifacts found in the area, including many amphorae, coins and fabrics. One room contains a large painting of the Last Supper from the 1500's. As a bonus, we could see our Sea Cloud anchored off the port from the entrance courtyard of the monastery.
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| The Franciscan Monastery with small cove and swimming beach |
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| The Monastery was built in the 15th century; the bell tower in the 16th. |
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| A poignant sculpture of a penitent in the courtyard entrance |
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| Cloister and well at the Franciscan Monastery |
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| Our local guide, and fellow passengers, taking shade in the courtyard |
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| The Sea Cloud anchored in the harbor |
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| Michael stayed an extra hour here to go swimming - good choice |
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