Another Unesco World Heritage Site Kotor, Montenegro

Sunday we cruised into Kotor, Montenegro with sunny skies and a temperature around 75 degrees.  We really have been fortunate with the weather so far.  We slept good with such comfortable beds Snd quiet hallways but we were up early to get prepared as this stop was a tender stop so now when you get your tender tickets all guests in your party must be present and ready to go.  The tickets were available at 8 at a lounge so we met our friends around 7:45 and walked together ready to go.  As always if you don’t go ashore there are lots of things to keep you busy onboard.  Sometimes it’s great to have the ship almost to yourself!  The last tender was scheduled for 4:30 so we always want to give ourselves plenty of time to get there before the last one sails.  Our excursion was booked with a third party for 5 1/2 hours going with a group of about 12.  We met at the port as soon as we could get off the ship.  We were taken to the old walled city of Koror where we could explore on our own and then meet back up at a designated time.  Even though it’s fall there were several ships in port so it still is crazy getting into places without feeling crowded.  But we strolled through the old city reading many of the history markers. 

Located along one of the world's most beautiful bays is Kotor, a city of traders and famous sailors, with many stories to tell. The Old City of Kotor is a well preserved urbanization typical of the middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor land on the UNESCO's World Natural and Historical Heritage Site list.

Our driver didn’t speak English very well and many of us were disappointed in his tour guiding abilities but live and learn and even without much from him we enjoyed our day here. After the tour of the old city we headed back along the bay to the lovely small city of Perast also seeing Our Lady of the Rocks with a short boat ride.  After that we took another boat ride to Tovar where we had free time for a walk or lunch.  Having so much food onboard the ship we typically opt for the walk!!

Back on board we enjoyed dinner on the Lido as we sailed off toward Corfu and then some jazz and blues at BB Kings bar heading to bed early to get ready for our next port. 

Entrance into the old city 

Inside the city are quaint areas for cafes, bars, shops and resting.

 

There were many churches within the old city. Every religion tried to outdo the other.  

Look how closely the church is to other building t’s. Just enough room to walk between buildings.  Every hi g was tightly fit together. 

Inside one of the small churches. A very ornate and detailed alter. 

At a high point looking out toward the harbor. 

Plants and beautiful flowers add to the ambiance of each neighbor and bring people closer to nature in such small abodes. 

The quaint village of Perast 

More old churches and architecture 

A private island retreat we passed on our way to the Lady of the Rocks Church 

They say sailors took rocks when they left the port and dropped them at this location eventually firming the small island which houses the Lady of the Rocks Church. A fable but a good story. 


The beach here with a few sun bathers but mostly a rocky pebble beach not nice fine sand 

A look out point along the harbor area 

On to Tivat 

A fellow playing an old harpsichord type of instrument with his can put fir donations by a large historic church 

A wedding was happening as we strolled by. They were a lovely couple posing for photos. 


A final overview of this area before we bus back to the ship. 

Next stop will be Corfu!!  I’m excited for this port.  Another early night making sure we are up early and ready to go.