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Trip started in Slano bay about 30km NW of Dubrovnik. Crossed via the Jakljan
island to the eastern corner of Mljet island. Went west along the north part
of the island and then south to enter the the two inland salt water
lakes--Malo Jezero and Veliko Jezero which are connected to the sea by a
narrow canal. After touring the south of the island we crossed back to the Elafiti Islands landing on Sipan and Lopud
before crossing back to the mainland. We finished at the kayak outfitter’s
dock at the head of Zaton bay just north of Dubrovnik.
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After landing in Dubrovnik,
we were picked up by the kayak outfitters. We set up at their place in Zaton
bay and then were transported with the kayak to Slano bay. Afternoon in Slano
bay. Orr organizing the equipment before we packed the boat and launched.
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Two hours after crossing from Sobra a sudden squall came in from the mainland
– we decided to quit for the day. We searched the rocky and steep shores for
a while until Orr noticed a small flat area on the steep Jakljan island. Parking on the Jakljan island – lake-like
conditions an hour after the wind. Painless rock landings - one of the
pleasures of a plastic kayak.
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Morning on Jakljan island after a night of light
rain.
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After crossing to Mljet island - looking back to
Jakljan island and the mainland.
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Later in the afternoon we entered Okuklje bay which is has a small village
with a few restaurants catering to yachts.
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Prozura bay. Orr checking out a small island for
camping spots while I wait in the kayak.
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Prozura village. Cats and gulls in happy
coexistence.
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Afternoon walk in Prozura village.
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Prozura bay – After setting up camp Orr taking a
swim in cold water.
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Prozura bay. Found a single small spot on the Island for the tent. After dark, big rats started
climbing over the tent. Spent a few hours punching them from inside and then
we all went to sleep. In the morning I was
happy to find that they did no damage to the equipment.
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Or on the”Rat” island in Prozura bay.
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Kozarica harbor - kayak parked for
our lunch break in the village.
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Kozarica harbor – look a walk in the village - our
kayak on the dock and view towards the mainland.
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Leaving Kozarica towards Polace bay.
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Apple break on an island in the bay leading to
Polace.
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After a night in a Pomena pension – following the
cliffs on the south west of Mljet before the entrance to the lakes.
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Cave near the entrance to the lakes.
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Veliko (big) Jezero lake. Camping is forbidden in
this area so we took accommodation in the village.
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Walked to Pomena to buy provisions and have lunch.
Return trip along the Malo(small) Jezero lake.
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Malo Jezero lake.
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Veliko Jezero lake – next to the village.
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Leaving Veliko Jezero lake.
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Village on Veliko Jezero lake.
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South coast of Mjet.
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South coast of Mjet. Entrance to small bay.
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Lunch break in the bay – no one around except for us.
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South coast of Mjet.
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South coast of Mjet.
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South coast of Mjet.
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Camping on the south east of Mljet after a long day
on the water.
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Breakfast on south east of Mljet
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Break on Sipan Island after crossing from Mljet.
Cellphone coverage restored !!
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Approaching Lopud village and monastery on Lopud
Island.
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View from the pizza restaurant on Lopud.
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Lopud looking back to Mljet.
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Approaching the mainland.
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Entering Zaton bay.
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Trip end in Zaton bay across the
road from the kayak outfitters.
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