This morning we reached the island Hvar, known for its lavender fields. The tenders left us at the lively waterfront promenade where our guides introduced us to the history of this former Greek colony and Venetian province. We were surprised to learn about, and then see, the oldest theatre in Europe. The art of making lace out of the threads of agave leaves, a tradition kept alive by the nuns of the Benedictine monastery, was one of the most fascinating things we learned about this medieval city. We then set sail for our destination, Dubrovnik.