Island of Šolta

“Dabogda te Šolta dopala“!

Closest translation to English would be “God willing, may you end up in Šolta”

This is how Dalmatian mothers once intimidated their daughters.

The message was clear: If you end up on Šolta, challenges of a tough life and demanding physical labor await you.

Because Šolta was known for lime production, and women often bore the brunt of this demanding work.