Thursday, November 6, 2008

Barbie and Ken go Serbian!

I've seen many a Barbie and Ken in national dress of countries where I've traveled and now Serbia is no exception. (These actually are most likely take-offs of the famous couple!) They were proudly displayed in a shop that rents Serbian folk dance outfits. I like the handiwork on them all the way down to their intricate leather shoes called 'opanci," (OH-pahn-tsee). Check out more 'opanci' here .

TREES ALONG THE DANUBE

 It's been on and off overcast; yesterday was overcast with little bursts of rain. I walked with my dog along the river and managed to g...