SIGNS OF FALL

 Visited the market yesterday.... 

MAN WITH A RED BAG

 Taking the bus home. No shots from town; in a lull. But here, through the bus window, is a spot of brightness--the man's red bag.

JUDENLAGER ZEMUN/BELGRADE CONCENTRATION CAMP

 Yesterday a visiting friend and I took a private tour of the nearly forgotten JUDENLAGER ZEMUN, the former 1937 Belgrade Fairgrounds. The name Zemun and not Belgrade appears on its original name  because at that time, the nearby municipality of Zemun  was once part of the Hapsburg Empire and subsequently Croatia, and included Zemun. Over 40,000 persons (Jews, Serbs, Roma) were tortured and executed over the area of these fairgrounds and others were shipped to three other locations within Belgrade alone. Many who were allegedly told they were being transported there died on the way in an especially-designed GAS VAN that sufficated the passengers en route.

We were led around the now museum, located in the above photos, by a young man, a documentarian,  from the Memorial Center.

A most informative but disturbing visit that will haunt me.

DRAMATIC

Sometimes skies just take your breath away. This one just before sunset over New Belgrade did just that.
 

OPLENAC CHURCH

 The  OPLENAC CHURCH  on Oplenac Hill above the town of Topola, just over an hour south of Belgrade, is the final resting place of the royal Karadjordjević family. Read more about it here: Oplenac - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oplenac

MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART

 I had not been to THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART in years. I have a house guest who wanted to go, so off we went. Full of treasures ane an especially interesting exhibit of art made from recycled paper, glass, plastic, an flip-flops!

THREE MEN AND A MOTORCYCLE

 And one has a camera.

HAVE A SEAT

Take your pic of a seat along this constuction wall.

DID SHE SEE ME; DID SHE CARE?

 I always play innocent when I used my camera for such shots, pretending I'm checking something on the camera, and not looking directly at my subject at all. This woman didn't react, but it really does look as if she saw me.

SHUTTERS

 Went through the old municipality of Zemun, which was once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Lots of beautiful architecture.

VIKING MAIDEN

 Well, no, not really, but this woman waiting for cell phone help reminded me of warriors of the North.

CLASH OF COLORS

 If you haven't had your coffee yet, this willwake you up.

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STROLLING BY THE CHURCH

I sneaked several shots of this young woman who was non-chalantly strolling by St. Marko's church downtown.

VISITING THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH

 My Indian friend on the left adores visiting Orthodox churches here in Serbia. This one is the CATHEDRAL OF ST. ARCHANGEL MIHAILO.  Coincidentall the lady draped in a pink shawl was not Indian, but just covering her head.

AGATHA CHRISTIE

 Not this woman of course, but this lady is engrossed in an Agatha Christie mystery on her ride home.

REAL GOOD FOR FREE

 Came across this young musician in Zemun, a nearby municipality. He did play very well, and this brought back Joni Mitchell's 1970-something hit REAL GOOD FOR FREE.  Love her, love the song

NOVAK DJOKOVIĆ AN ALIEN?

 Please read the description under the photo! He's not an 'alien'! Definitely from Earth, and specifically, from Serbia! 

PATTERNS

 Tiles and a rug make beautiful patterns on the floor  of a church in Zemun, a neighboring Belgrade community.

IMPROVEMENT

 I have shown you this controversial new clock before. Controversial because it was placed in a newly-created roundabout that really didn't need to be and also because it had no hands to show the time. Now ine side does... We're getting there. 

CAT-TIRED

 People can be dog-tited, so why not cat-tired? I think heat-tired would be more suitable. 

STRIPES AND BUTTERFLIES?

A zebra-striped dress and butterflies on her arms were what this lady sported while waiting for the bus.
 

BACK TO SCHOOL

 Our local basketball court, soccer field, and kids' play area had all stood nearly empty over the summer. Families on vacation, kids at grandma's, summer camp, and now they're back. School started here September 1st. 

THEME DAY "TRAVEL"

 

"Travel" is September's Theme day. This is not a Serbian bus, but one I photographed last June on my way to SeaTac airport to return to Belgrade. I guess if one has a choice, it would be wise to travel with "Blessed," hoping that this big bus was indeed blessed and that you'll reach your destination safely.

See other interpretations of "Travel" on THEME DAY.