Greetings everyone, from Croatia. The flight here was long, a little bumpy, but I managed to keep myself calm and collected through the trip (i.e., I didn't curl up under my seat and suck my thumb). We spent all of an hour at the Zurich airport so didn't get to see much, and the weather was cold, wet, drizzly.

It was raining when we arrived in Dubrovnik, but it cleared up quickly. The ride from the airport to the apartment was interesting. The apartments and homes are built into the hillside; getting down to the sea is easy.. it's the trek back up that's a killer. I imagine I'll be able to compete in the Ironman by the time I get home :)

The view from our balcony is breathtaking. As soon as I can get access to my laptop, I'll try to post pictures so you can seriously envy me. The students arrive today and get settled in, so Cathy (my co-worker) and I will tour some of Old Town this afternoon.. find an ATM, cafe, postcards :)

Here's a website to check out.. the picture in the middle of the fortress walls is part of what we see from our balcony.. yeah.. life is rough :)

http://www.dubrovnik.hr/

Hugs & peace to all.. more to follow.. annette