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August 31, 2005

Komiza, the island of Vis, Croatia

Cannon in Komiza, Island of Vis, Croatia
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A couple of weeks ago I visited the town of Komiza on the island of Vis, off the coast of Croatia. One the of least-populated bigger islands in Croatia, it doesn't have the hordes of tourists that other places - like Hvar - are inundated with Italian tourists.

The quayside of Komiza is lined with 16th and 17th century Venetian-style buildings, and elaborate looking if rather stocky 16th century castle which has a fishing museum inside. Outside the town there are loads of little coves and beaches, and a Benedictine Monastery.

Interestingly, while I was sitting on one of the beaches, I finished reading
Eastern Approaches by Fitzroy McClean, which includes an account of the setting up Allied bases here during World War II, and the established by the Yugoslavian partisan leader of a HG - in a cave high up on the side of Mount Hum!

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Town of Komiza, Island of Vis, Croatia
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Benedictine Monastery near Komiza, Island of Vis, Croatia
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Beach near the town of Komiza, Island of Vis, Croatia
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Barbed wire and Benedictine Monastery near Komiza, Island of Vis, Croatia

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Barbed wired fence and Benedictine Monastery, near town of Komiza, Island of Vis, Croatia
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Boat on beach, near town of Komiza, Island of Vis, Croatia
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Broken down truck, near nown of Komiza, Island of Vis, Croatia
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Boats in the harbour at Komiza, Island of Vis, Croatia
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The Kastel (Castle), town of Komiza, Island of Vis, Croatia
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The Kastel (Castle), town of Komiza, Island of Vis, Croatia
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August 10, 2005

Dog in a Boat: On the Slaney River

Ok, falling prey to the cute factor, I know...

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August 9, 2005

Hanging out on the cliffs - Gannets, Great Saltee, Wexford

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and there's more...

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Gannet - Off the Saltees, Wexford

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This one chased the boat back to Kilmore...
It's not the sharpest of shots, but I like the movement in it.

August 5, 2005

Black Shag, Great Saltee, Wexford

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Playful Seals, Kilmore Quay

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