ZADAR TO PAKOSTANE - 2 Ferries (28 miles)

We wake early with the bells as usual and visit the local market buying nectarines and fresh figs for our lunch. We tour the fish market and wonder at the variety on display - some not so appetising. We catch the 9.30 Ferry to Preko on Uglian and begin to retrace our steps homeward. We are somewhat dismayed to meet another couple of cycle tourers going in our direction: formally clad in yellow high visibility jackets, helmets and back lights (German we assume!) and I become obsessed by trying to avoid them. An easy ride back across the bridge that we have now cycled over twice and sailed under once. Indeed as we arrive we see the Ferry Annamarija taking passengers to Dugi Otok. Sadly not us this time. Simon leads us off the main road into some pretty seaside villages on Pasman and he takes a dip. We arrive in Tkon in time for a refreshing beer before the 1.20 ferry over to Biograd na Moru: looking much more attractive in the sunshine compared to the thunderstorms that greeted us on our arrival last week. We even see a dolphin jumping the waves. Along the coast for another 4 miles or so to Pakostane which we are pleasantly surprised (despite the name) to find is a small and attractive seaside town. Our apartment Lena is immaculate and spacious and owned by a Belgian lady. We cycle to the nearby beach for a rest and a swim in the clear waters. White wine and nibbles on the terrace before supper. We cycle into the centre and find it buzzing. Everyone is German and they all assume we are too. We are rather overlooked and ignored at our restaurant when they discover we are English but nevertheless we have very tasty Sea Bass cooked on an open wood oven and the bill is one of the lowest yet.