Rain...

This past week's weather was pretty good, considering rain had been predicted. A bit did fall yesterday, and I snapped this photo, preserving the original red and white umbrella and making the rest black and white...which is what the weather looked like for a while.

The Bolivian Witch Doctor

Yes, there is a Bolivian Watch Doctor in Belgrade...or sort of. This costume stands in part of the museum "25th of May," dedicated to Josip Broz "Tito". In the same complex is his tomb. In any case, the costume was presented to Tito by the government of Bolivia. Don't you just love the doc's shoes?

Three rooftops and a sky

Happy Skywatch! Here's a photo of Belgrade's former department store (on the right...) and two older rooftops. (Sorry for the late posting...Internet problems...)

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Would have been 32...

Today my husband and I would have been married 32 years. I had never taken off my wedding ring before this photo, and he had removed his only once too, after a wasp stung him while he was choosing grapes at the market. His finger swelled so badly he had to cut off his ring with wire cutters, and had to have it fixed. Last August, I posted a tribute to my husband here.

ABC Wednesday--"N" is for 'nipped nose"?

My question to you is: After what incident did this couple decide to put a muzzle on their Rottweiler?

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Oplenac Royal Mausoleum

The Oplenac (OH-pleh-nahts) Royal Mausoleum is the historic place of the mausoleum of the Serbian Karađorđević Royal Family and is located in central Serbia near the town of Topola. It is known for the St. George Church, which is decorated with superb mosaics like the ones in this photo over just about every square inch of its interior. The floors are of various-colored marble, in geometric designs. The church and mausoleum were the works of Peter I who, upon assuming Royal Duties in 1903, chose a spot 337 metres (1106 ft) on the top of Mali Oplenac hill for the location of his Church. The location was measured by experts so that the altar would face east, according to Orthodox tradition. In 1904 the cornerstone was laid, and the Charter dedicated to St. George was placed in the foundation.

Pimp My Car

Spotted this little beauty a while back on a main street in Zemun, but I was in my car (which is not nearly as decorative) and couldn't stop. Last Saturday I walked over to Zemun and was lucky enough to find this creatively decorated Niva (Russian model). I took photos from just about every angle, but this is the most representative. Sorry to say that the inside isn't pimped up...yet.

Happy Easter....again.

Today is Serbian Orthodox Easter, a happy occasion, unless you are a lamb. I must say I am having lamb today, and will try not to think about how it ended up on my plate.

Three Forgotten Hats

An early morning walk along the Sava quay yielded this shot of three forgotten hats in front of a plastic ball play area. Kids have to remove their shoes to jump among the balls, and usually don't forget them when they leave. Hats, however, are another story. I hope these were picked up later on.

From my terrace at 6.a.m.--SKYWATCH FRIDAY

I get up just before six to walk Bibi. Now that the sun is getting up with me, I am often treated to a beautiful view like this one off my terrace. The geranium looks happy to see the sun, too.

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Bottoms up!

Oh, the fun sights I come across when walking along the river! I was below this wall on the sidewalk along the Sava River when I looked up and saw this fellow who was lying on the bench on the other side, doing some see-saw exercises. Now the head, then the legs, now the head...and then I got his legs (and bottom.)