A Yankee-in-Belgrade
Impressions of Belgrade and Serbia and maybe photos from an in-country trip by a long-term ex-pat.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
WOULD I OR WOULDN'T I?
I am intrigued by tatoos, I have to admit. I often wonder if I would have ever gotten one ...but then I guess there's still time. This fellow has a plethora of interesting ones, Just below his sleeve is the Serbian letter for the 'ch' sound as in 'chair'.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
JUDAS TREE
This is a Judas Tree, thus named because it is said to be the type of tree from which Judas Iscariot hanged himself after betraying Christ.
Monday, April 20, 2026
THE BLUE HOUR
L'Heure Bleue still is my favorite perfume. I fell in love with it in Paris. Read more about this classic fragrance HERE.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
GUESS WHO'S GOING TO GET A HAIRCUT TOMORROW?
No, not me, though a photo of me would look much like this one of my dog. I go on Thursday. Summer cuts!
Saturday, April 18, 2026
SECESSIONIST STYLE / ART DECO
There are many examples of Secessionist art here in Belgrade. This term morphed into Art Deco, but not entirely. This is my favorite exaple.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
WAITING AT THE MARKET
I often see dogs tied to poles or something else firm at the market place. These two little guys were tied, but also were perched on an unoccupied seller's stand. I imagine that their owner was worried a bigger dog might come along and bother them if they were on the ground and not higher up.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
STRESS BALL--SQUEEZE ME!
Life in the big city is stressful in various degrees. This lady next to me in the bus was giving this stress ball a real workout.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
THE GUARDIAN OF THE HOUSE
Serbian Orthodox Easter was last Sunday, and I am a bit late posting this. I did my duty. According to tradition, the red 'čuvar kuće' (guardian of the house) Easter egg, kept from one Easter until the next, should never be dumped in the trash, but rather buried, sent adrift on a waterway, placed on a branch, or in some other natural location. The new 'čuvar kuće' egg is on my shelf!
Monday, April 13, 2026
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WOULD I OR WOULDN'T I?
I am intrigued by tatoos, I have to admit. I often wonder if I would have ever gotten one ...but then I guess there's still time. This ...










