Polace, Sail to Prozura

On July 19, we motored around the top of Otok Mljet to the anchorage at Polace.

Polace is a deep inlet that is very protected at the north west side of Mljet.  It is part of a national park and there are lots of interesting places to anchor other than the main one near the town.

We decided to anchor near the town so we could go to shore for lunch.

We went ashore and had a nice lunch of grilled calamari and picked up some groceries.

We headed back to the boat and the National Parks people were collecting a fee so given that we were not going ashore again today we elected to motor down the coast.

This turned out to be quite a lovely evening passage and we were able to get south to Prozura where we had been a number of days before. (Where we ate the Scorpion Fish)

This is truly one of the prettiest anchorages and I am sure if we are on Mljet in the future we will be sure to stop and spend time here again.

We anchored and had a nice quiet evening ready to head to Dubrovnik the next morning.

                View of across the Mljetski Kanal looking at the Peljesac Penninsula which is a very large penninsula attached at it's south end to the mainland of Croatia  

                 

Almost sunset...

Kenzie relaxing and enjoying the views...

                 

Back in Prozura for a restful night in a great harbour!

Mljet - Prozura Harbour

On Thursday, July 11, 2013 we sailed from Kolocep to Mljet, a highly recommended island for cruising in Croatia. 

We knew we were in the right place when we saw numerous Moorings and Sunsail charter boats. Memories of the BVI's!

We came up the inner coast and decided to anchor in Prozura after consulting our pilot books. 

Good choice!

Great shelter with no swells and very pretty!

Mackenzie and I pulled the paddle boards off the deck and paddled our way around the bay. Rob had a well deserved nap after completing several boat projects. 

The water is crystal clear and warm!

After a swim and glass of wine we headed into the local restaurant, Konoba Barba. 

Our server, Marco recommended fresh caught scorpion fish which Rob and I shared for dinner. 

Kenzie had chicken but tried our fish and agreed it was amazing!

The Scorpion Fish was cooked over a wood fire grill and the cheeks of the fish are the delicacy. We ate the meat from the cheeks and it really was to die for as was the rest of the fish. Beautiful white meat and the grill flavours were fantastic!

Check below to see how the chef stokes the fire.  He related to me that his aunt gave him the idea. 

I am actually just sitting here at Konoba Barba having finished dinner and taking the opportunity to get the blog up to date. Yippee! 

Enjoy!

                

Sailing to Mjlet

 

        

We anchored at Prosuza or "Prozurska Luka"

                Relaxing in Prozura

                Trying out the paddle boards in Prozura, Mjlet

                Figuring out how to stand and balance on this thing!

                Wine at the end of a great day in a pretty Harbour

                View looking out of the Harbour from the Lodge

                The Lodge anchored in Prozura Luka

                Heading to Dinner at Konoba Barba

                Harbour views from our dinghy

                Ready for beer and dinner

  Marco Pehnec and our Scorpion fish fresh caught this afternoon locally in the sea near Mjlet, Croatia

  Scorpion fish - incredible colours!

                Wood fired barbecue at Konoba Barba and our chef

                Dinner on the grill

                Fanning the fire with a blow dryer!

                Aerial view of Prozura Luka. Wonderful place to spend time in Mjlet, Croatia!!