SHARED WITH NEW FRIENDS

My birthday's gone for this year and I happily shared the rest of my homemade cake with two new friends from Jordan who traveled back to Belgrade with my son from his recent trip!

FROM SCRATCH

 No boxed mixes for me. Made for a special occasion yesterday. 

STILL THERE

 I just checked my past posts because, although I've photographed many cats, this one doesn't show up. He (I think it's a he) always sits in the same place down by the river, high up and away from dogs. So, today is this kitty's day!

OAK BRANCHES

 This is not an oak tree, but you do see here two bunches of oak branches. On Serbian Orthodox Christmas on January 7th, it is the custom to burn a bunch on your terrace on in your yard to ensure good health and prosperity. Some people don't have a yard or terrace and so, because the bunches should never be discarded as yrash, they are returned to Nature, as seen here. 

APPLES

 I don't eat as many apples as I should, but I love to photograph them. 

NOT A CREATURE WAS STIRRING

The dog and its owner stood fairly still for my photo, even though they were oblivious to my snapping a shot. I was on my way home from downtown where I had been cruising the streets for photos. Nothing came of that, so you get this one!

NOT PAYING ATTENTION

 Had lunch with a friend at a very good restaurant yesterday. Their food is excellent and so is the service, but yesterday the latter could have been much better. Had to call the waiter 3 times, he never dropped by to see how everything was, forgot the sugar for our espresso.... But I am sure he got his text messages out of the way. 

FILM NOIR

My urban neighborhood is often used for filming. Above is just a passer-by, but the whole scene reminded me of something from a FILM NOIR.

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON

 Dad and son out for a walk along the Danube.

WAITING FOR THE 71

 I often wait here for my bus back from town. Camera in hand, so......

NEAT WAISTLINE

 From my river walk yesterday. Someone inside this houseboat cafe takes pride in their curtains.