As we walk around the island, my eye is often caught by interesting details – arrangements of colours or textures that are like small pieces of art in the landscape. Some simply occur naturally, such as weathered rocks or tree bark, while others are the result of human activity (good or bad). Here are a…
I love the winter on Hvar. It’s a time when we can enjoy having that gorgeous scenery all to ourselves. Although we have had some rain, there have also been lots of sunny days when the great outdoors just has to be explored. January and February are perfect months for hiking, with comfortable temperatures and…
This week’s wintry weather has caught us too! Even on Hvar we have a dusting of snow, swept in on a howling bura for the last couple of days. Daytime temperatures are now close to zero, and due to hit -3 C overnight. We’re all trying to protect our water pipes and citrus trees. The…
With the lower level of light in December and January, I’ve been noticing more textures and patterns as we’re out and about on the local trails. The slanting sun is great at picking out the underlying structures and surfaces in a cool, muted colour palette. In this vineyard, for example, last year’s growth shows as…
Hvar town has been decorating for the festive season! A cluster of small huts has arrived in front of the loggia, serving food and drink, while lights have been installed around the pijaca and on the palm trees along the waterfront. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… here are a few photos of…
The island’s winter festivities begin on the eve of St Nicholas with the burning of a boat in Stari Grad. Starting around 6:30 in the evening, you can see the smoke rising from across town. That’s actually helpful, as we weren’t quite sure which was the church of Sv Nikola (St Nicholas). Mind you, we…
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