MAY 1ST STROLL

 In many countries across the world, May 1st was INTERNATIONAL WORKERS' DAY.  No exception here  in Serbia, and there were a few gatherings downtown yesterday. Here are two elderly people who are just enjoying a stroll.

THEME DAY--SHADOWS

 The very tall chestnut tree behind me cast is shadow on the lamp post.

See other shadows on CITY DAILY PHOTO THEME DAY.

WEEKEND REFLECTIONS: Bright enough for ya?

 This cafe caught my eye with its bright colors and lighting fixtures. I plan on cropping out the reflection, but here is the entire photo!

See other reflections on James' WEEKEND REFLECTIONS.

SKYWATCH - billy goat

 On a recent trip to Vladimirovac, I took a wrong turn and ended up at the end of a road where there was a gypsy settlement. This is one of their goats!

See other skies on SKYWATCH.

LONG-LOST KEYS

 I say 'long-lost' since they are a bit rusty. I did  not find them, but some kind soul placed them on a bench in the park.  It's so awful to  lose keys, but worse, I think, is losing your wallet and documents.

FASHION STATEMENT

 A bit too militant for  my taste, but she carries it off.

THE INFAMOUS BABA ANUJKA

 

Baba Anujka (AHN--nooya-ka) or Granny Anujka as she was known then and now, was an accomplished amateur chemist and convicted killer hailing from the village of Vladimirovac, about an hour's drive from Belgrade. She was born in 1838 and lived to be 100.

I can't believe I have lived here for 45 years and never heard of her.  PLEASE take the time to read about her by CLICKING RIGHT HERE. Nearly unbelievable.  

The first photo is of course not mine. A friend and I drove out to Vladimirovac a few days ago. Naturally, someone of her reputation is still a stain on the village, but we managed to find the Romanian graveyard (many people in this area are of Romanian descent, as was she).  We were fairly certain we would  not find her grave, if indeed she is there, since I can only imagine no one wanted her buried there. However, we did find these two graves, the photos upon which I have enlarged for you.

Sad story. This newly-married, very young couple, Maria and Titu Vakaresku (16 and 18), were returning from a village fair one warm summer evening. They passed by Baba's house where she was sitting on the front steps. She offered them some refreshing lemonade. They died one week later. These two young people were thought to be her first victims.

WHICH ONE?

 Hmmm....  If you don't read Cyrillic, the street sign on the left reads "Dusan Bogdanovic Street," whereas the one on the right reads "Patriarch Pavle" street.  The former was a politician; the latter the patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Take your pick!

THE FOOD'S GREAT!

 The child in me, not too deeply hidden I have to admit, always delights at the sight of these inflatable ads.  This one is for a  hamburger/hot dog/and similar roast meat place.

"RINGS ON HER FINGERS, (MAYBE) BELLS ON HER TOES...."

...and she will have music wherever she goes. 

All I can say for this lady's rings and bracelets is 'wow' and wonder if she wears these through airport security.
 

CENTER OF ATTRACTION

 The girl with the blue hair wasn't the center of attraction for these folks, but she sure caught my attention.