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The small city of
Kotor was
definitely a highlight thus far. My hostel was again located inside the fortress walls of the Old Town. The walkways make up a
labyrinth of twists and turns which had me walking in every direction except the right one.
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The river/sea on the north side of the fortification.
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I took a quick excursion up a slot canyon and found this little beauty.
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Looking up the canyon.
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Wild pomegranate.
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I spotted some wild goats running around the mountainside.
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Heading up the trail to the back side of the
fortress.
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A slug that doubles as a prank cat turd.
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Just taking the cow for a walk.
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A view of the fortress, sea, and city of
Kotor on my way to the top of the trial.
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I met up with some friends from the hostel half way up.
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One more hour to the top.
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From the top of the trail looking down the canyon to the sound.
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My camera lens just couldn't capture it all, but on the bottom left you can see the top of the fortress walls.
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Almost lost my camera on this timed shot! It started to fall off the rock as I came back to get it.
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Too many good pics to choose from.
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I came back down the trail and headed inside the fortress.
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The hidden entrance.
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A view from the hidden entrance.
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Close to the top looking down.
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There are 1,408 steps from the top to bottom.
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The doorway to the castle at the top of the fortress.
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Inside the castle.
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The dungeon for
prisoners.
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Back in old town.
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Night view of the fortress.
Wow, Abell, awesome...awesome pictures. That granite slot canyon was awesome. Looks like a really special, beautiful part of the World, I hope I get to see it one day.
ReplyDeleteTravel safe.
Dimitri