My first moments in Croatia (I find Hrvatska a bit difficult to pronounce) were getting off the ferry in Rovinj,  and Rovinj is very, very easy on the eye.
It’s got a very nice town square.

Rovinj town square
Rovinj town square

It’s got very pleasant bars – all decked out with the very recognisable flag.

Rovinj Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo bar
Rovinj steps
with seating down to the sea

In its old town centre, there is a baroque church overlooking the bay – the Church of St. Euphemia (she was from Byzantium, apparently)

Rovinj church 2
Church of St. Euphemia
Rovinj church
Church of St. Euphemia

Around the town, there’s no shortages of places to have a drink or to photograph.

Rovinj taverna
 Taverna, Rovinj
Rovinj ruins and house
House among some ruins

 

Rovinj old town
Old town
Rovinj at the Copa Pizza
At the Copa..  View from the bay

While I was here, I tried for the first time some Rollei RPX25 film, it was pretty bright after all.  And the RPX25 is the most grain-free film I’ve shot. 

roving coastline
Rovinj in the evening
window man rovinj
Man in window of pizzeria.  It’s like a basic advent calendar
window rovinj
decorative house, Rovinj

Rovinj was nice introduction to Croatia and a base for a relaxing few days.  It’s not the most dynamic of places, but a good entry point travelling by ferry from Italy.

Camera:  Ricoh KR5 with Fomapan 100 (the grainier shots) and Rollei RPX25 (no grain)