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Sunbake, swim, party, sleep, repeat!

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Croatia Sailing - A day in the life of a Topdeck passenger.

By Liana Szwajlyk

Let me set the scene; waves subtly lapping against the boat, the sun high in the sky with that warm touch on your skin for ultimate relaxation, and you – lounging on deck with your new mates, followed by a dip in the sea, then onto explore a new island. Yes, I am talking about Croatia Sailing with Topdeck.

This could be your day….

9:00AM9:00am: The smell of fresh sea air, the sound of water gently lapping against the boat, the Adriatic gleaming under the waking sun....time for a delicious brekkie cooked by your onboard crew!

The smell of fresh sea air, the sound of water gently lapping against the boat, the Adriatic gleaming under the waking sun.

9:30AMCheck out that view...WOW! Now time for a delicious brekkie cooked by your on board crew!

Check out that water...WOW! Now time for a delicious brekkie prepared by your on board crew!

11:00AM A morning full of card playing with new friends, followed by a refreshing dip in the sea and sunbaking on deck. This afternoon’s destination: UNESCO World Heritage City, Dubrovnik.

A morning full of card playing with new friends, followed by a refreshing dip in the sea and sunbaking on deck. This afternoon’s destination: UNESCO World Heritage City, Dubrovnik.

3:00PMThe sun painting the water a deep jade, time to dock in Dubrovnik.

The sun painting the water a deep jade, time to dock in Dubrovnik.

3:30PMAncient fortress walls surround the Old Town, inside which, gleaming marble streets are lined with Baroque style buildings.

Ancient fortress walls surround the Old Town, inside which, gleaming marble streets are lined with Baroque style buildings. Head for the 'Place', or main square.

4:00PMWith plenty of free time to soak up the atmosphere of this stunning city, why not savour an espresso in one of many cafes? Or why not explore the back streets and alleyways, which offer countless surprises.

With plenty of free time to soak up the atmosphere of this stunning city, why not explore Dubrovnik's back streets and alleyways, which offer countless surprises. Or savour an espresso in one of the many cafes?

5:00PMDubrovnik's walls are the most intact and impressive in the Adriatic. These walls were built over hundreds of years at the end of the Middle Ages and measure more than 2km in length and stand between 5m and 25m in height, depending on which part you are looking at.

Dubrovnik's walls were built over hundreds of years at the end of the Middle Ages and measure more than 2km in length....time for some exercise!

5:30PMScale these famed walls for superb views over both the city and surrounding scenery and coastline. Not to be missed!

Scale these famed walls for superb views over both the city and surrounding scenery and coastline. Not to be missed!

6:00PM

Followed the signs that point to cold water, along the walls of Dubrovnik. You’ll know you’ve arrived when you come across a small hole in the castle walls. Through the hole leads you to cool cliffside hangout - a secret little bar!

6:30PMTake a plunge in the crystal clear waters below, kick back with a cocktail & nibbles or perch atop the rocks to watch the ships dreamily pass by at sunset. Truly blissful!

Take a plunge in the crystal clear waters below, kick back with a cocktail & nibbles or perch atop the rocks to watch the ships dreamily pass by at sunset. Truly blissful!

8:00PMThe Old Town at night is certainly as beautiful as it is during the day. It’s the perfect place to unwind with a glass of local wine!

The Old Town at night is certainly as beautiful as it is during the day. It’s the perfect place to unwind with a glass of local wine & incredible view!

9:00PMVenture off the worn cobblestone path and check out the small local seafood restaurants for dinner. Dalmation squid ink risotto – highly recommended!

Venture off the worn cobblestone path and check out the small local seafood restaurants for dinner. Dalmation squid ink risotto – highly recommended!

11:00PMA few ‘bucket’ style cocktails in a funky alleyway bar, anyone?

A few ‘bucket’ style cocktails in a funky alleyway bar, anyone?

5:00AMBack to the boat in time to catch the first sunrise views - tomorrow, Mljet and new horizons. That's what travelling is all about!

Back to the boat in time to catch the first sunrise views - tomorrow, Mljet and new horizons. That's what travelling is all about!

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