Hvar part II - Jelsa

After a good night's sleep, it was time to explore the surroundings. To be precise: the little coastal town Jelsa. Turns out the settlement was still warming up for the tourist season, but on the other hand, a state of "not much going on" can be charming in its own way. 
The prominent white church of St. Mary...

... remains of ancient times... 

... and - a little bit hidden but certainly worth a loser look - the lovely church of St. John. 

Lonely streets...

... a kindergarten by the sea...

... and creatures that don't seem to miss crowds of tourists at all.

And after a short walk uphill, a beautiful view opens up towards the Starigrad plain in the west.

Poppies by the roadside...

... and a taste of local wines, beautifully arranged with little snacks.

After a short break, it was time to go into the wild, away from the city with no clear goal in my mind. On a lovely trail by the roadside, past secure bays, greenery, and rocks...

... past a couple of coastguards...

... and to the lighthouse. 

And just when I thought "What a windy day", it was time to meet the winds that came from the open sea.

After a while, however, I decided to turn around to head towards dinner. The revelation of the day: a rich buffet to choose from is a fantastic alternative to the efforts of cooking at home. Maybe I should consider moving into a hotel during my usual pre-exam "no time to eat" marathons.

May nights still do come early. On the other hand, a little rock climbing in the dark is a beautiful way to let the day come to an end.

~ to be continued ~