We came to Trogir to get much needed fuel and water. We decided to stay at the Marina as our guests would be needing to haul suitcases and meet up with a taxi to get to the airport. After tying up, we headed to the nearest café for an Apres Sail Drink. It had to have been close to 100 degrees outside. I was definitely a happy camper when I found not only a book exchange but a coin-operated washer and dryer. There was only one and it was popular so you had to be on top of your game to get to use them.
Trogir is a Unesco World Heritage Site founded as early as 380 BC. There is a town quay but it is reserved for yachts over 25 meters in length (we are only 15meters). The marina is on the Island of Ciovo but is connected to the old town by a bridge for cars and pedestrians.
As you can see, the waterfront (called the Riva) is lined with palm trees. We enjoyed an “Al Fresco” (outdoor) meal with the Worfords near the clock tower. As we were eating, the electricity went off and on…to “Oh’s and Ah’s” of the crowds. We were mostly concerned about whether the Air Conditioning was still working on the boat. There was also some ash floating down upon us and a hazy sky but nobody seemed concerned and we did not smell any smoke.
As we strolled through the alley ways we stopped at the Cathedral of St. Lawrence. It is very much a Renaissance style and just one of those buildings you can’t get enough of. The Kamerlengo Fortress was having a comedy show but since it would be in Croatian we didn’t think it would be so funny. Maybe we should have gone and just laughed when the audience laughed…haha.
We have now moved to the anchorage nearby to save the cost of the berthing at the marina. It was around 100 Euros ($150 USD) to stay each night. That includes water and electricity (cost of 10 Euros per night). Croatia is the only place we have ever been where they charge you to anchor. Tonight the Port Authority came and charged 200 Kunas which is about $40 USD and we are at anchor…unbelievable!
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