Sat 27 Sep- Hotel Villa Astra and Opatija

Sat 27 Sep- our breakfast was delicious, eggs cooked just for us, delicious bread and croissants, freshly-squeezed orange juice, excellent coffee brewed fresh for us - it was a great experience.
After breakfast, Kiyomi enjoyed the Wellness program with a relaxing massage while Stan worked on the Internet, uploading photos and sending the newsletter.
We were so reluctant to leave we invited Ivan to have lunch with us outside on the terrace overlooking the sea. We were the only guests outside, so all we heard was the sea waves and the wind; it had warmed up to about 18-19 C, so the terrace was comfortable. We had shrimp risotto, mixed green arugula salad, the Muscat wine we enjoyed last night, and apple strudel and cheesecake for dessert; then a cup of espresso to finish the meal.
Ivan drove us into Opatija, where we walked up and down the main street, Marsala Tita Boulevard. We visited Ivan's Tourist Info office; then had coffee and bought some of the famous Kras chocolates at the 'Chocó Bar'. We visited the Angiolina Park after Kiyomi smelled 'kinmokusei' (Sweet Olive/Osmanthus Fragrans) in the air and we traced it there. We found three large trees in full bloom, scenting the air with their sweet fragrance. Kiyomi was delighted to be able to smell it so far from Japan and our yard, so we sat there for a few minutes just enjoying the smell.