Schiphol AirportI flew American Airlines to Amsterdam for an easier entry to the EU.Hilton Room #1146 View, Schiphol, Netherlands, September 26, 20212021-09-26#1923Larry L. Jackson
AtriumUnusual design.Hilton Floor 11 View, Schiphol, Netherlands, September 26, 20212021-09-26#0236Larry L. Jackson
Schiphol AirportHilton Room #1146 View, Schiphol, Netherlands, September 26, 20212021-09-26#3216Larry L. Jackson
Austrian Airlines A320-200Austrian Airlines had the shortest flight times for Montenegro.Flight OS372, Schiphol Airport, Schiphol, Netherlands, September 27, 20212021-09-27#1237Larry L. Jackson
Airplane PhotoVery colorful fields.Austrian Airlines , OS372, near Vienna International Airport, Schwechat, Austria, September 27, 20212021-09-27#3904Larry L. Jackson
Airplane PhotoAustrian Airlines , OS372, near Vienna International Airport, Schwechat, Austria, September 27, 20212021-09-27#3916Larry L. Jackson
Airplane PhotoAustrian Airlines , OS372, near Vienna International Airport, Schwechat, Austria, September 27, 20212021-09-27#4107Larry L. Jackson
Airplane PhotoAustrian Airlines , OS372, near Vienna International Airport, Schwechat, Austria, September 27, 20212021-09-27#4110Larry L. Jackson
Austrian Airlines A320-200With a little more than a one hour layover, the confusing passport control and long walks made me a bit anxious. I had plenty of time though and watched my checked bag sit out in the rain before being loaded on the plane.Flight OS727, Vienna International Airport, Schwechat, Austria, September 27, 20212021-09-27#3006Larry L. Jackson
Airplane Photo, Austrian Airlines A320-200, Flight OS727, Schwechat, Austria to Podgorica, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#3719Larry L. Jackson
Room #4Quick baggage claim, passport control and a 90 minute ride had me in my room in Kotor with time for a short walk around the Old Town.Hotel Monte Cristo, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#1124Larry L. Jackson
BathroomRoom #4, Hotel Monte Cristo, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#1149Larry L. Jackson
Room #44 night accommodation with my early arrival.Hotel Monte Cristo, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#1256Larry L. Jackson
Room #4Hotel Monte Cristo, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#1318Larry L. Jackson
PassageNarrow passages typical of old European cities.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2950Larry L. Jackson
CatBold markings.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2951Larry L. Jackson
Apartment StairsKotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2954Larry L. Jackson
ApartmentKotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2955Larry L. Jackson
The Harbour PubMany of the restaurants had this sort of outdoor dining.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2957Larry L. Jackson
ApartmentKotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2958Larry L. Jackson
Church of St Mary & PlazaThe plaza name is Pjaca od Durva located inside the city walls at the River (North) Gate. This church dates to 1221.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2960Larry L. Jackson_gate_wall_kotor_old_city_montenegro_5e50b73baf.jpg)
River (North) Gate WallWalls continue up the mountain with fortifications along the walls. The gate was built in 1540.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2961Larry L. Jackson
Riva BastionBuilt in 1516.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2963Larry L. Jackson
Church of Our Lady of RemedyA location along the steps to the top that I will visit tomorrow.Kotor, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2964Larry L. Jackson
BellflowersCampanula species - commonly seen growing on rock walls and rocky areas.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2967Larry L. Jackson
PassageThis passage leads to the fortifications on the mountain.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2969Larry L. Jackson
Church of St MaryKotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2971Larry L. Jackson
ShuttersKotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2972Larry L. Jackson
St Anne's ChurchJust around the corner from the hotel.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2975Larry L. Jackson
St Typhon's CathedralDates to 1166.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2977Larry L. Jackson
Pizzeria SaraAn anchovy pizza and a local beer was a good start for the trip.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 27, 20212021-09-27#2978Larry L. Jackson
Hotel Monte CristoKotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#4207Larry L. Jackson
Small ChurchKotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#4713Larry L. Jackson
PanoramaAt the start of 1400 steps to the top of the fortifications and walls around the old city.St Roko Position, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3637Larry L. Jackson
Church of St NicholasRebuilt in 1909.Fortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#2981Larry L. Jackson
Small PositionFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#2983Larry L. Jackson
Small Position ViewFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#2984Larry L. Jackson
Ivy-leaved SowbreadCyclamen hederifoliumFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#2987Larry L. Jackson
Church of Our Lady of RemedyBuilt in 1518.Fortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#2989Larry L. Jackson
BluebellsCampanula speciesFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#2990Larry L. Jackson
Church of Our Lady of RemedyFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#2992Larry L. Jackson
StepsFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#2998Larry L. Jackson
StepsMore of the switchback steps.Fortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3000Larry L. Jackson
The Small FortFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3001Larry L. Jackson
Steep StepsThe Small Fort, Fortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3008Larry L. Jackson
Switchback TrailOutside the fortified walls.Fortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3011Larry L. Jackson
The Small FortFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3013Larry L. Jackson
BluebellsCampanula speciesFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3016Larry L. Jackson
Above The Small FortFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3017Larry L. Jackson
BluebellsCampanula speciesFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3019Larry L. Jackson
Portal to Outer Wall TrailI intended to got through on the way down, but missed the spot.Fortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3022Larry L. Jackson
Renier PositionFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3027Larry L. Jackson
Fortification WallsFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3032Larry L. Jackson
Fortification WallsFortifications Climb, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3033Larry L. Jackson
Large BuildingCastel St John, Illyrian Fort, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3034Larry L. Jackson
Castel St John, Illyrian FortKotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3038Larry L. Jackson
Flag of MontenegroBay of Kotor in the background.Castel St John, Illyrian Fort, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3049Larry L. Jackson
Descending Fortification StepsThe climb was very strenuous, but descending was still a workout.Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3053Larry L. Jackson
UnknownDescending Fortifications Steps, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3056Larry L. Jackson
UnknownDescending Fortifications Steps, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3059Larry L. Jackson
CatChurch of Our Lady of Remedy, Descending Fortification Steps, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3061Larry L. Jackson
Upper Dining AreaHotel Monte Cristo, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#2523Larry L. Jackson
Upper Dining AreaAlso a nice place to read and relax.Hotel Monte Cristo, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#2532Larry L. Jackson
Outdoor Dining AreaHotel Monte Cristo, Kotor Old City, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#2606Larry L. Jackson
Monastery Island & Our Lady of the Rocks ChurchPerast, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3062Larry L. Jackson
Our Lady of the Rocks ChurchFishermen over ages created the rock pile for the church.Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3073Larry L. Jackson
SanctuaryOur Lady of the Rocks Church, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3084Larry L. Jackson
MemorabiliaOur Lady of the Rocks Church, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3085Larry L. Jackson
Antique ArmsOur Lady of the Rocks Church, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3088Larry L. Jackson
Perast from Lady of the Rocks ChurchBay of Kotor, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3090Larry L. Jackson
Our Lady of the Rocks ChurchBay of Kotor, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3101Larry L. Jackson
WindowOur Lady of the Rocks Church, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3102Larry L. Jackson
RainbowsBay of Kotor, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3104Larry L. Jackson
Monastery IslandBay of Kotor, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3109Larry L. Jackson
PerastBay of Kotor, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3111Larry L. Jackson
Wedding PhotoPerast, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3114Larry L. Jackson
BoatsPerast, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3117Larry L. Jackson
St Marko Church18th Century.Perast, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3119Larry L. Jackson
Clock TowerDinner at Konoba Skogi Restaurant down the street finished off the first official day of the trip.Perast, Montenegro, September 28, 20212021-09-28#3124Larry L. Jackson
Bay of KotorAs we head up switchbacks to the park.Drive to Lovcen National Park, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3137Larry L. Jackson
CatDrive to Lovcen National Park, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3140Larry L. Jackson
Bay of KotorFurther up the mountain.Drive to Lovcen National Park, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3141Larry L. Jackson
Bay of KotorDrive to Lovcen National Park, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3111Larry L. Jackson
UnknownIn the dandelion family, but can't find an id.Drive to Lovcen National Park, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3145Larry L. Jackson
UnknownDrive to Lovcen National Park, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3146Larry L. Jackson
TivatAt the top of the switchbacks, this coastal city came into view.Drive to Lovcen National Park, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3149Larry L. Jackson
Petar II Petrovi Njegos Mausoleum461 Steps to the top where the mausoleum is located.Mt Lovcen, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3152Larry L. Jackson
Petar II Petrovi Njegos MausoleumMt Lovcen, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3155Larry L. Jackson
Petar II Petrovi Njegos MausoleumMt Lovcen, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3161Larry L. Jackson
CryptPetar II Petrovi Njegos Mausoleum, Mt Lovcen, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3163Larry L. Jackson
UnknownPetar II Petrovi Njegos Mausoleum, Mt Lovcen, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3157Larry L. Jackson
PanoramaMost of Montenegro plus parts of Albania & Croatia can be seen from the viewpoint.Petar II Petrovi Njegos Mausoleum, Mt Lovcen, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#1409Larry L. Jackson
ViewPetar II Petrovi Njegos Mausoleum, Mt Lovcen, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3164Larry L. Jackson
PathLooking back toward the mausoleum.Petar II Petrovi Njegos Mausoleum, Mt Lovcen, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3167Larry L. Jackson
Observation PointPetar II Petrovi Njegos Mausoleum, Mt Lovcen, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3170Larry L. Jackson
GrassPetar II Petrovi Njegos Mausoleum, Mt Lovcen, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3176Larry L. Jackson
StepsMost of the steps are inside a long tunnel.Petar II Petrovi Njegos Mausoleum, Mt Lovcen, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3178Larry L. Jackson
MulleinLovcen National Park, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#3181Larry L. Jackson
Niksicko PivoA popular Montenegrin beer.Gradska Restaurant, Citinje, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#5740Larry L. Jackson
Ham & Mushroom PizzaA bit heavy on the ham.Gradska Restaurant, Citinje, Montenegro, September 29, 20212021-09-29#0924Larry L. Jackson
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