Hvar the hell are we????

Friday ( I think?) night in Croatia and we are spending our second night in Hvar, an island due south from Split ( an hour by ferry)
   As if being on an island in the Adriatic isn't enough, we took a 4 hour boat ride so we could travel to other islands in the adriatic where we swam, sheltered from a 2 hour pissing down rain storm and ate a reasonable lunch in the shelter of a bay on the island of Palmizana (almost like the cheese with a funny accent like a v over the z!)
The main town of Hvar is has roots going back several thousand years. A fortress overlooking the town dates back to< I'm guessing here- 15th century. Architecture in town is a mix of Venitian and Moorish with ornate arched windows and doorways. The fortress walls in the lower part of town are barely visible as they have been blended into the walls of homes and commercial buildings. A main street is reminiscent of Dubrovnik , though somewhat narrower and shorter.
  The harbour is home to small wooden fishing boats as well as a temorary shelter for million dollar ( and much more) yachts and multi decked cruisers. 80% of the real estate near the water seems to be occupied by restaurants that are offering the same cookie cutter menu as everyone else. Prices are quite steep too with the average dish topping out at 25-30 Euro.
Luckily our guide steered us to a place a little distance from the town centre offering great food at more reasonable prices. Going by the name of Alviz, it isn't owned by a Croatian Elvis impersonator but by a family who all work in the joint. Boasting of food grilled over charcoal and some amazing looking pizza, it was packed, with about half the people locals. I am reluctant to rate it on tripadvisor in case I spoil a good thing. Entire meal including drinks came to 171k. which is less than the price of a single appetizer at some of the waterfront places.
A slow, relaxing walk back to the hotel then the stress of dealing with the joy of packing wet clothing and towels for our return to Split in the morning.

Abandoned church near fortress overlooking Hvar harbour

Boats at sunset- Hvar harbour

Main square and cathedral- Hvar

 An early start tomorrow will bring us to Split, where the G Adventures part of the trip ends. Two more days in town on our own before we begin our slow return to Canada.