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Wandering around Pelješac peninsula and the town of Korčula
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Orebić is the main town of the Pelješac peninsula and is dominated by a mountain called Sv. Ilija. One day the peak was shrouded in a strange-looking cloud.
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.
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The water in the harbor is unusually green. It was funny seeing a few locals fishing on the main pier!
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Harbor.
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Grey, green and white.
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.
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Town beach.
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Town beach.
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.
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Sea front with private beaches.
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Dark clouds over the town.
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White shutters.
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One day we drove to the village of Lovište at the very end of the peninsula. The sunset was really that red.
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A sailboat with no sails.
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The coast beyond Lovište is not really suitable for swimming as the rocks are rugged and it's difficult to get into the water.
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.
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Layers of rock.
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After sunset.
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After sunset.
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After sunset.
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After sunset.
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.
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Another village for another late afternoon excursion. This time it was Žuljana. The coast was quite rugged here, too, and beautiful just the same.
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Rocks and pines.
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.
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A paradise for snorkelers.
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.
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Framed by vegetation.
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)
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A family on a boat.
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Coming home.
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Waterskiing.
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Waterskiing.
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View from the restaurant terrace where we ate dinner. I literally didn't have to get up from the chair to take this photo.
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On the pier.
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.
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Red roofs.
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By the town walls in Korčula.
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.
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Picturesque alley.
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Not suitable for bikes!
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