Erik promised that if we got up at 7am to hike the 1350
steps up to St. John Fortress, we
could drive to the beach at Perast
after. Deal.
As recommended by Anita at the hotel (she’s the only good
thing about Hotel Astoria!) we hopped a small fishing boat to Our Lady of the Rock Island. Apparently, every July 22 local men row
out to this artificial island to contribute a rock. Then it was a seaside lunch
at Admiral Restaurant. The fresh sea
bass in olive oil and garlic with a tomato salad (I’m obsessed with the
tomatoes here) was the best meal I’ve had this trip. So pure, so fresh. The
white local wine paired well and was refreshing as the temps reach above 90.
Then it was off to Pirate
Beach, where I actually went into the sea! It was ice cold. But I did it! Check!
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| Local white wine enjoyed at Admiral in Perast |
Upon arriving back at the hotel, I was informed, in the middle
of the lobby, that I would be billed 1600 euros for the replacement of the
glass door. What?! Dear Hotel
Astoria, did I mention that I’m a luxury travel writer? Did I mention my buddy
travelling with me is an attorney?
