Monday, December 29, 2008

Tropical Belgrade

You can have the best of both worlds, or sort of, here in Belgrade. Visit one of the city's floating bars or restaurants, many of which offer a view of the city. How about "Karibi," which, after a few shots of rakija or šljivovica (RAH-kee-yuh/SHLEE-vo-veet-sa), local brandy/plum brandy, just might make you imagine you're in the tropics. You'll feel warmer anyway.

ELDERLY, BUT MIGHTY

 As I sat sipping my lemonade under a cafe umbrella in 35 Celsius heat, I had to hand it to these two older ladies plugging along at a good ...