And so to Croatia...

Last night I went into Bologna centre and found the Piazza Maggiore.  This is a square surrounded by beautiful old buildings and last night it had been transformed into a free cinema.  The square was full but I managed to find a seat outside a cafe and whilst I didn't understand a word of the film I really enjoyed people watching and eating ice cream, It's a hard life this touring you know.

This morning I had the bright idea to ride to Ancona ( the opposite direction to where I wanted to be) and take a chance on catching the eleven o'clock ferry to Split in Croatia.  This would cut out a lot of riding but first I had to do the 120 miles through busy morning traffic and roadworks.  As is becoming the norm for me I arrived 15 minutes before it was due to sail and managed to book a ticket, find my way to the police office to show my passport and make it to the terminal which was about 2 miles away in time to board and set sail on time!  Good job really as if I'd missed it I would have further to ride to Croatia.

It was a very pleasant crossing and I'm now staying at a camp just outside Split.  I will be here for at least three nights and hopefully tomorrow I am finally going white water rafting.

**Update**

No longer going white water rafting as there is only me wanting to do it and you need at least two people.  Don't suppose anyone fancies it do they ?

Thought I better get some pictures for you so this is what is next to the campsite, oh and it's 35 degrees at 8pm!

All the best

Robert