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On our way to Dubrovnik in Croatia we tried to get to the walled town of Kotor, Montenegro, of which Wendy's friend Von had spoken fondly. So, we thought it might be worth a diversion.

The town is approached by a very long tunnel and traffic was backed up all the way into the tunnel moving at far less than walking speed.

After some time, we noticed a back way on TomTom but after initial success it too was backed up.

The walled town of Kotor Montenegro - seen from around the bay - as close as we could park

At least we got to pull off to the water-side and get some distant views.

Getting to Dubrovnik from Kotor required crossing the neck of the Bay of Kotor - there is no bridge but a regular ferry service with two vessels - one each way crossing in the middle.

The car-ferry across the bay of Kotor

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