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Ljubljana- Dober Dan Slovenia

Posted on September 9, 2014 by runsailwrite

Welcome to Slovenia, one of the more prosperous former Yugoslav states. In preparation for your eventual arrival to Croatia, please go ahead and relinquish the need for vowels. Ljubljana may be short on vowels, but not on charm. Don’t you … Continue reading →

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Postonja Caves, Postonja Slovenia

Posted on September 9, 2014 by runsailwrite

Visited Sept. 9, 2014 We added another country to the list, but thanks to the EU, not to the passport. We rented a car and drove to Slovenia to see the world famous caves at Postonja. You know the drill, … Continue reading →

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Venice, Italy

Posted on September 7, 2014 by runsailwrite

Visited Sept 3-6, 2014 I really thought I had already posted Venice, but with terrible occasional Internet, all I had done is add some photos. At least now I have a post with dates, and will add text later. Suffice … Continue reading →

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Chioggia, Italy

Posted on September 2, 2014 by runsailwrite

Chioggia, Italy Arrived Sept 1, 2014 Anchored last night in front of a little beach resort town, close enough to hear music blaring until 4 am. yes, 4 a.m. We got up and pulled anchor at 7 to make it … Continue reading →

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Ancona, Italy

Posted on August 31, 2014 by runsailwrite

Will fill in the details later, just trying to upload the photos before Internet fails! Will fill in details, please check back, but just getting some photos uploaded. Ancona marina is a large complex in a very ugly, industrial port. … Continue reading →

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La Dolce Vita

Posted on August 30, 2014 by runsailwrite

There is a little known Italian Maritime law requiring all operators if vessels to be clad in only a Speedo. After miraculously clearing the regatta fleet leaving the marina, Amante is on her way towards Venice! 3 sails full, flat … Continue reading →

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Wine tour of Marche region

Posted on August 30, 2014 by runsailwrite

With Marco of Marcosway tours. Great tour! Marco is an excellent guide, his English is very good and he is a winemaker and an olive oil producer, so he was able to answer detailed questions, such as how much olive … Continue reading →

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A new day, a new pet

Posted on August 24, 2014 by runsailwrite

Yesterday, a little kitty came to our breakfast table to hang out with us. This morning in Assisi, while snapping this photo of the view I heard a noise and turned to find this BEAR behind me. He is actually … Continue reading →

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Gubbio

Posted on August 23, 2014 by runsailwrite

We visited Gubbio on the way from Assisi to Ancona. This seemed perhaps the oldest town we visited, judging from the age of the knight or saint in the church who died in 1040. There is a remnant of a … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Umbria

Posted on August 23, 2014 by runsailwrite

Cake for breakfast, shared with kitty, good views, wonderful wines. Vanessa

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