Sunday we crossed the border into Montenegro to visit Perast where we took a boat to see the church of the Lady on the Rocks island.
From there, we moved further along the picturesque fiord to the town of Kotor where we had lunch and a tour of the town.
Crossing the border was an experience as you have both the Croatian and Montenegro border police both very diligent in their scrutiny of your passports. It was an interesting introduction to the challenges of life between these two neighbouring countries that at one time were one.
Both Kotor and Perast are pretty towns with lovely waterfront walks and impressive mountain views. The cruise ship business has also found these places. We were thrilled that the day we visited there were no cruise ships. Three were expected the next day.
They have dozens coming throughout the year, spilling thousands of people into these tiny towns.
Georgia Johnson in Perast 
Loraine Whysall in Perast
I can’t imagine how it would be with thousands of people filling the streets but when we were there it was bustling but not overwhelming or uncomfortable.
From Dubrovnik, we motored up the coast to Split but before going into Split we went on to Trogir where we had lunch on the waterfront and walked the quaint city and did some shopping.
In Perast and Kotor in Boka Bay
We moved then to Split and did a tour of the town including the Diocletian palace which has become riddled with boutique shops and restaurants and is now a firm favourite area with tourists.
Inside Diocletian’s palace in Split
