Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Montenegro, A night with the Monks (short for Monkeys)

Kotor bay. Here we hiked up 1,358 stairs to get to the top of a fortress in ruins. It was Dane's haven as he was allowed to clamber and climb almost everywhere.
In a valley behind/below the fortress we found a ruined village. The only thing still intact, sort of, was this old church. The serene surroundings and landscape were fantastic and it is a new 'favorite spot' for both of us.

The view of Kotor Bay at night. The lights on the side of the mountain mark the trail to the fortress that we hiked to.

Ostrog Monastery, built into the face of a cliff.

The Monastery has survived an earthquake, fire (two times), cliff parts falling and, well, tourists. We were able to stay the night for free on the grounds. It was a very unique experience.

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