You've got mail!

If  you do, you'd better make sure your mailbox has a door...otherwise your mail might be up for grabs.

Spotted in an old passageway downtown.

Rooftop view?

A friend and I had heard about a cafe on the roof of one of Belgrade's auditoriums downtown, so up we went.

Nothing special, and not even a great view...

SKYWATCH--riverboat

It's gettin' on to summer. This riverboat usually transports tourists, but it doesn't seem to have any passengers.

Anyway, made for a good shot.

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Kids in the park

These two buddies managed to climb up on top of this defunct fountain and were deeply engaged in conversation....until I pulled out my phone. And then came the 'cool' pose on this very humid afternoon.

ABC WEDNESDAY 'W' is for 'Weight of the World'

These three fellow have been spiffed up since I last posted them in 2009. The Jugoexport sign is also gone, since the building was sold for an exorbitant price you'll see if you click on my link.

The weight of the world is still heavy, literally and figuratively.

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The food court

I have to admit I rarely sit in a food court, but the other evening I went to a large shopping mall to see a film I'd heard about, and found myself in one.

I had coffee, while these two girls enjoyed a quick meal.

Running

The weather was great this weekend, so many people took advantage of it, as did this fellow early in the evening when the temperature dropped a bit.

SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY--the pedestrian

A pedestrian passes against the light behind a policeman, who is oblivious to his infraction.

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WEEKEND REFLECTIONS--Hotel Constantine

It is true that Belgrade is attracting more and more tourists, and it seems that there's always a hotel going up. This one is just around the corner from where I live, and indeed, there's one going up across the street from me as well....

It sure makes for a good reflection.

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SKYWATCH--an oldie but goodie

The photo is not an oldie, but a newie of an 'old' place I often admire when I am in Kalemegdan Park.

Always attractive.

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Sadness...

Yesterday morning I received news that a friend of mine here in Belgrade passed away the preceding night. I had been going to visit her, and each time I found her weaker and weaker until the inevitable happened.

Her name was Nena, and she was my oldest Serbian friend whom I met shortly after moving here. Our kids spent their younger years playing together, for a while she lived just down the hall from me, we used to watch Dynasty together, exchange recipes,...fun friend things.

Nena would offer me photos for my blog, and here is one for you. I will miss her.