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walk to Cape Annunziata where I said a silent prayer at the connection to the place.
church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built
in 1534, enlarged in 1858. It’s where generations of seafar- When I wasn’t vegging on Losinj, I was exploring.
ers were sent off and welcomed back home – a place of joy
and tears. As the daughter of a sea captain, I felt a personal First I nailed a quick primer on the island’s recent history:
Through much of the 19th century, Losinj was one of the

Hotel Bellevue on Cikat Bay,. Opposite
top: The many flowers at Ilovik. Oppostie:
A team of chefs take a few minutes to
sample a vintage wine before the Chateau
Mouton Rothschild wine-pairing dinner at
Hotel Alhambra’s Restaurant Alfred Keller.

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