Tag Archives: Travel

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Posted on April 25, 2024 by kcbernick

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Often referred to as the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” the City of Dubrovnik was founded around 614 AD, by Roman refugees fleeing the nearby colony of Epidaurum, which was destroyed by invaders from Eurasia. At that … Continue reading →

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Zadar, Croatia

Posted on April 24, 2024 by kcbernick

Monday, April 22 At breakfast this morning, I just happened to look up in time to see several jets flying in formation over the city of Zadar. It was the “Wings of Storm,” the Croatian Air Force acrobatic display team, … Continue reading →

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Koper to Ljubljana, Slovenia

Posted on April 23, 2024 by kcbernick

Sunday, April 21 We cruised overnight from Chioggia to our first stop on the Adriatic Sea – Koper. Koper sits on the northern section of Slovenia’s rather short shore line – only 29 miles long. This sheltered port city is … Continue reading →

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Chioggia, Italy

Posted on April 22, 2024 by kcbernick

Saturday, April 20 We left this morning, headed to Venice to board our cruise ship. On the way, we stopped at the Villa Giusti outside of Verona. This villa served as a temporary home to King Victor Emmanuel III during … Continue reading →

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Lake Como, Italy

Posted on April 19, 2024 by kcbernick

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 We left Minneapolis late yesterday, and arrived in Milan around noon today. From there, an hour long bus ride took us to Malgrate, on Lake Como, where we will stay for two nights, as part of … Continue reading →

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