July 7

Kayaks, Kastles, and Korcula
Sydnee and I had a big morning today! We rented real kayaks (not just sea kayaks, but the kind where you wear skirts and your legs are inside, pedals control the rudder) from a company here in Hvar. We spent all morning paddling across the ocean to another island and then floating/paddling back. It was a great workout, fun to be braving the waves, but a little scary when a big boat would wiz past us (sending waves our way in their wake).
After a morning of kayaking we walked up to a castle that is just a 20 minute walk up a hill behind the town. It had an amazing view of the town, the ocean, the boats, and other little islands off the coast.
From the castle we checked out of our great room and went to a popular bar/chill out place with cozy couches and views of the promenade and sea. We waited there until it was time to board a ferry to another island, Korcula. As we were walking down the plank we had our game plan in mind on how to counter the bombardment of Zimmer-Sobe-Room offers. We would only accept offers on our terms- private room, 90 Kuna (less than $18), less than two minute walk, and breakfast. We bargained successfully and we are staying in a great apartment for the night.