Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows

Today was our last day on the Island of Hvar, voted one of the most beautiful islands in the world.  We've spent our time here primarily at the beach, swimming, reading and basking in the glorious sun.  A little too much basking, in Kel's case... she's got herself a bit of lobster skin, which she blames on the colonialism skin.  Otherwise though, there have been no mishaps here, and we've really loved it.  It's beautiful and picturesque and peaceful.  Despite thousands of visitors, everyone seems to fit into this tiny place, and I haven't felt claustrophobic at all.  The clear blue water is really clean and great to swim in, and it's so salty that floating is effortless.  Paradise, I say!

Today we rented electronic bicycles, and went for a 25km ride.  It was very steadily uphill for the first half, and with the 35° sun beating down on us, it was a bit intense.  The terrain is beautiful though, we biked through lavender fields and mostly abandoned villages, and the altitude gain gave us a really cool view over the island.  There are the remains of rock walls everywhere, whose purpose we have yet to assertain, and also an old road dating from when Napoleon held this part of the Adriatic.

This afternoon, like yesterday, was spent at 'our' spot on the beach.  It's really rocky here, so we're always looking for natural formations that will support and cradle us, and places to get into the water that won't cut our feet, but it's worth it to escape the rest of the people who crowd onto the pebble beaches.  We've been watching the Euro in Hvar town each night, and enjoying daquiris and other delicious drinks, it's been hilarious watching Kelly try to ask for a Sex on the Beach with a straight face.

We're leaving our paradise tomorrow for Dubrovnik, which is going to be really amazing.  We've only got 9 days left together before going our separate ways, which is really crazy.  We feel as though we've been traveling together for years, and simultaneously as though we've only just met up.  Traveler's time warp!  In any case, things are going really well, and we're looking forward to the next city and the next adventure!