ZADAR

We are right in the heart of the old city so can wander around before most of the other tourists get here. We go to St Donat's church and then sit by the sea organ and listen to its mesmerising sounds.Even though the sea is calm this morning it makes strange musical sounds. The large and hideous cruise ship has now left. We cycle off to a nearby beach and watch the Anamaria ferry leave for Sali, the Jadrolinjia ferry arrive from Ancona, Italy, and the local boats come and go to Preko. It's all go. The day slips effortlessly by. We cycle around the other part of Zadar, over the pedestrian bridge and past the old Makarska factory, which used to make the maraschino liquor from Dalmatian cherries and which is sold locally. For supper we've booked the other place recommended yesterday by Ana - a place called Bruschetta. At dusk we go to the Greeting to the Sun installation by the sea organ, where everyone gathers to watch the sunset and listen to the whale like sounds. We then try a Marschino in a little side street bar, very pleasant, and then have our meal. The restaurant is heaving which must be a good sign. I have Warty Venus Shells ( see picture) - yummy, and sea bass with polenta. Bruschetta and John Dory with Ravioli for C. We sit next to and chat to a New Zealand couple who order 2 large lobsters, and everyone gasps with amazement as they are produced. ( We think they too will gasp when they get the bill!)