Summers in the islands are particularly joyous. Old sea salts open their houses, and though many of them have seen better days, they still produce treasures brought from distant lands. Every landfall meant more dollars, more fabric, more discoveries. But with an island nation, the return of the fleet brings only temporary joy. Everyone knows the sails will soon be spread again.
Distance calls even though the depths threaten.
The laws of island life are fixed. Even the arrival of tourists, the modern nomads, can change them only slightly. It is the visitor who is changed. The Croatian islands, separated from the mainland, have evolved their own distinctive culture. Their turbulent history has yielded great opportunities for theatrical productions, evenings of music and church festivals.