An oldie but still goodie

Another old house, now different dwellings, in my 'hood.  I wonder what tales it would tell.

Walking the dogs

Near where I stayed during the lockdown I had seen a man walking several dogs. He certainly has his hands full.

My good friend Jasmina took this photo when we +65 folks weren't able to go out...  Thanks, Jasmina!

MONDAY MURALS: in memoriam

Last March 21st, there was a terrible fire on the 7th floor of a large apartment building in New Belgrade. It apparently occurred when an elderly invalid  was smoking and when he lit a cigarette, his oxygen tank exploded, destroying his own apartment and I  believe three others on his floor and the one above. Six people died, one of whom is the subject of this mural. He was 26 (the 28 on either side of the mural refers to this section of New Belgrade.)

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SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY: Bigger than life

Our May rains brought out the mosquitos...I think that's what it is...along with its shadow.

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WEEKEND REFLECTIONS--raindrops and trees on a clothesline

In May when this photo was taken we had had a lot of rain. (Mind you, June is NOT much better.)  I was staying at my friend's during the lockdown and here droplets reflect the trees in her yard.

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SKYWATCH--teeny, tiny moon

Just a sliver of moon over the facade of Belgrade's Hotel Moskva.

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I want burek...

Ah, burek, that cheese-filled, crunchy breakfast dish made with phyllo dough....  Heavy stuff, but once in a while I've just got to have it. The ideal burek should not be greasy and not too dry either.

It's so good, and my dog gazed longingly at me, making me feel very guilty.  She got some.

Peek-a-boo

The door beckons you to come in, but the gate was locked...

Irish hands

I spent just over two months during the restrictions/lockdown at a former colleague and travel companion's house here in Belgrade. She's only 3 bus stops away, but the location is a different world from smack downtown where I live: greenery, a garden, calm (even when we're not under lockdown), and the park I showed you yesterday is nearby.

She is  88 years old, very spry, has stories to entertain you for days, loves to garden, travel (when possible!), is a killer Scrabble player, and has a book on just about every subject.  Shes Irish and has lived in "Yugoslavia" since 1958!

She and I traveled to India together twice in the same year about 6 years ago.

Her she is, mindfully chopping onions...

THEME DAY: Parks. 2.38 minutes of pure frog

I know, I know, I said I was not going to post anymore. However, I gave it a second thought, partially thanks to those of you who commented on my 'last' post, so here it goes.

I won't be posting every day...

During the coronavirus debut, I had been staying at a friend's house in a lovely green suburb of Belgrade.

On a dog walk, I visited this park one morning....the frogs were soooo loud, and you can hear them right here.  Turn up the sound and enjoy...they get louder at the end!

I hope that link works...  First time I've posted an audio link.

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Signing off....

It's been nearly two months since I last posted, and my posts over the last year or so have been far and few between.

At this point in my life, although I am still 'into' photography, I can't commit myself to posting regularly, and so, I've decided to end my blog.

It's been fun, and who knows, maybe I'll be back....

Stay safe and healthy.