2019-09-20 Vrulji to Striznja, Kornati Islands, Croatia
Ric and John return from having a morning coffee ashore and purchasing some freshly baked breadLunch aboard before our departure from Vrulji BayThe left over roast lamb with salad was perfect for our lunchAfter lunch we pull up the anchor and make a move from one of our favourite bays on the main island of Kornat in the Kornati IslandsHeading a short distance northwest up the island of Kornat we see the ancient ruins of Fort TuretaAnother delightful bay with a small village is Striznja on the main islandNearby is Mana Island which was one of the sites chosen for a filmset of a 1959 movie called “As the sea Rages”Buildings for the film were erected on the rugged island which still stand todayThe sheer cliffs are amazing in the Kornati IslandsWe head a short distance north to Levrnaka Island which has a sandy beach on the western coastAnchoring off Logena Beach we look forward to having a swim in the crystal clear warm waterLate afternoon we head back to the main island of Kornat We decide to go into Striznja which is situated 2 km north of where we anchored the previous eveningTonight we intend dining ashore so we tie up to the jetty of the restaurant called “Darko”Once settled we check out the menu at the restaurantThere is a good selection of very fresh fish which was caught todayA very pleasant couple operate the family restaurantAround 7 pm with a spectacular sunset we head the short distance to Darko RestaurantBeing so late in the sailing season we happen to be the only patrons in the restaurant tonightWe begin our seafood dinner with some grilled fresh octopusWe share the special local fish recommended by our hostsJohn and Mary professionally serve the baked fish with potatoes“Mrs Darko”
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