{"id":9720,"date":"2019-01-29T08:47:06","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T16:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malimish.com\/blog\/?p=9720"},"modified":"2019-11-09T04:50:25","modified_gmt":"2019-11-09T12:50:25","slug":"our-second-day-at-camp-podkraj-in-virpazar-montenegro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malimish.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/29\/our-second-day-at-camp-podkraj-in-virpazar-montenegro\/","title":{"rendered":"Our second day at Camp Podkraj in Virpazar, Montenegro."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the reasons we chose to stay at a campground instead of wild camping is to test out our little electric heater. We bought a small heater from in Croatia for when we have hook-ups instead of using up our propane for heat. Plus it has a thermostat unlike our <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TsFFDV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Olympian Wave 6<\/a> heater and that means we can leave it on all night without worrying about getting too hot.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"39941274953\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4839\/39941274953_75efb3fc90_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As soon as the kids wake up, they roll out of bed looking for cats&#8230; whether the cats like it or not. Haha.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46180893364\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4803\/46180893364_0862c57bb4_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry. This one that the kids named Twidget loved the attention.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46906000511\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7875\/46906000511_4cef2be8ff_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We also woke up to this yummy treat from our camp hosts. It was baked phillo dough filled with cheese and it perfectly complimented by coffee this morning.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46181082294\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4811\/46181082294_2e09292c4a_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During a break in the rain today, we took off for a quick walk.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"39941210543\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4906\/39941210543_dc46b61a02_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"31964790647\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7827\/31964790647_c62ec6387d_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cheese.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"39940935623\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7913\/39940935623_7e4d27061f_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A tree taking over an older stone building.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"33030700878\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4871\/33030700878_946cd9ceb6_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46853505342\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7861\/46853505342_fbef616dec_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not leaves.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"45991513515\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4830\/45991513515_b926ee9b3c_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Loving these moody winter colors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"45991275055\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7834\/45991275055_69bd2e6edb_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46853829592\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4819\/46853829592_17dd8070a1_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"45991454465\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7866\/45991454465_f17de4aba3_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And yes that&#8217;s Twidget. Following us wherever we go.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"31964379077\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7911\/31964379077_7c4e62ecf2_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"45991299055\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4832\/45991299055_476dcc5fbe_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Watching the plants sway in the stream complemented by second cup of coffee nicely today too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46853866892\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7849\/46853866892_422255419b_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Surprised no one fell in today.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"33030705488\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7830\/33030705488_a6e9805018_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"31964382127\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7901\/31964382127_d5f18e1f2a_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A peek at our dining room table set up. Love that our main chairs swivel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"45991484205\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7810\/45991484205_3f35c927fc_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A little house for the farm cats.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"31964594867\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7863\/31964594867_5817e2778a_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All three of them snuggled in there.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"33030698328\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4904\/33030698328_a5cd3bf7b1_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our host asked if we wanted to take a peek at one of the older abandoned homes on his property and we jumped on it. This is us crossing over his 2500 year old bridge.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46181102704\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7838\/46181102704_b921d8b4d8_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cheese.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46905816551\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4836\/46905816551_f2c69b7b86_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"31964755377\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7846\/31964755377_6993a0c61b_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Walls covered with moss. Used to help keep the drafts out of the stone buildings built in the earlier days without mortar.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"45991298225\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4887\/45991298225_300ab41109_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"39941239733\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7909\/39941239733_1053e85c02_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The front door.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46853892852\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7876\/46853892852_b7900bba94_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And yes, the cat hiked with us once again.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"31964384097\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4822\/31964384097_31b1e20fdb_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"45991421485\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7880\/45991421485_0127d6e087_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thirsty cats drinking from the cold stream.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"39941112263\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7908\/39941112263_916ccf33af_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mila was convinced this cat was cold and needed to be wrapped up in her scarf.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46180721914\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7849\/46180721914_76c9b1f960_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Candy treat for hiking well.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"33030685698\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7909\/33030685698_a883030069_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another coffee? Sure why not.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46905949061\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7840\/46905949061_85ffc12f1d_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t walk and take a photo with this little photobomber.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"33030651508\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7856\/33030651508_5ed110ce25_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"45991268725\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4859\/45991268725_a6c2636dd1_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Got one!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46853512122\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7869\/46853512122_8dd966065d_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re lucky I love cats.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46905812131\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.static.flickr.com\/7850\/46905812131_0501b701cd_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An unexpected pretty sunset tonight.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46853878402\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4865\/46853878402_21f1e7d1bd_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And we ended our night with some stew made in our pressure cooker.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"46181048404\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4904\/46181048404_c3ff679c2e_c.jpg\" alt=\"Virpazar Montenegro blog 2 Camp Podkraj campground\" \/><\/p>\n<p><code><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZL5KD4Hs3fw\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/code><\/p>\n<p>Thanks for following our adventures,<br \/>\nMarlene<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the reasons we chose to stay at a campground instead of wild camping is to test out our little electric heater. 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