A Yankee-in-Belgrade
Impressions of Belgrade and Serbia and maybe photos from an in-country trip by a long-term ex-pat.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
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!
Saturday, January 31, 2026
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.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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!
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Friday, January 23, 2026
CRUEL FATE
I went for a loooong walk along the Danube yesterday and came across this wreckage of a former FORMER FLOATING RESTAURANT YOU CAN SEE HERE. Like other floating restaurants, it apparently was abandoned and 'moved' down away from the prime location it had. I had eaten there many times. Now all that remains of this one and others that met a similar fate is debris. I have to point out that there is another restaurant in its place: a horrible, literally square structure with absolutely no charm.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
IN THE UNDERGROUND PASSAGE
It's cold. Not Moscow or Nordic/Arctic cold, but it is very cold. There are homeless shelters here, but some street people chose to sleep outdoors.
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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) al...









