Almost symmetrical

The ground floor of this building is a "bistro-baked goods" shop in Pančevo, a half-hour drive from Belgrade. I was struck by the building's symmetry (or almost!) and that it looks a bit like a movie set. Looks like "things go better with Coke" here, too.

Bugs in Belgrade!

Every year Holiday on Ice comes to Belgrade and is a big success. Every year of course it's on a different theme, and this year it's our friends from Warner Brothers, Bugs and the gang. Here Bugs Bunny is known as "“Duško Dugouško,” the latter word meaning "long-eared." “Duško" is the shortened form of a man's name. Whatever his name is, he's an awful lot of fun, and I am considering buying a couple of tickets. The least expensive mentioned on the billboard ones are 999 dinars, or about 11 euros or $14.00. Just under the word "Bugs" are a number of our City Daily Photo landmarks! Free advertising!

Dogs on Thursday--Out on a ledge

This dog looks pretty scared up there. He doesn't even have room to wiggle.

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ABC Wednesday--"T" is for "Tibet"

I was intrigued by these Tibetan prayer flags, not only because I've hardly ever seen them here, but also because they're displayed around a dwelling way up on top of these stairs, like Lhasa is high in the Himalayas. The chain link fence that I had to photograph through symbolizes for me that Lhasa was once known as The Forbidden City.

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Spotted in Belgrade

Boy, am I glad I had my camera with me (but I always do...) Look who I saw downtown yesterday! He's a bit early, considering that Serbs celebrate Christmas according to the traditional church calendar on January 7th. In any case, Santa distributes presents on New Year's, not on Christmas, which is a quiet family holiday.

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Theme Day--Spheres/Circles: It's NOT from outer space!

Nope, I didn't have a close encounter of any kind with a spaceship. This is the ceiling of the main exposition hall at Belgrade's Fairgrounds, but it sure does look as if little green men could descend from it....

Note: the circles you see are not light bulbs, but little windows that let the light shine through.

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Corn husk dolls

These dolls are made by wrapping dried corn husks to form their shapes. Depending on the artist, the dolls are made of natural color husks or combinations of natural and vegetable-dyed husks. Some have painted faces, such as these. These dolls are not very expensive, and are favorite souvenirs among Belgrade visitors.

Hurry, hurry! Get married now!

If you're single and live in Jagodina (YAH-go-dee-na), you might want to take advantage of the City's offer. If you get married by the end of 2008, you'll be offered a job, 200 euros for your first child (not necessarily before the end of 2008...), and up to 200 euros monthly for every fourth child until he/she is 18. Any takers?

P.S. The text written on the column supporting the billboard reads, "Please do not put posters on this billboard." Considering the billboard is at least 3 meters (9 or so feet) tall, that won't be easy.)

Skywatch Friday-Landmark Lineup

Still cold, but sunny now. This couple is walking in part of the vast Ušće park in New Belgrade. Visible behind them are several landmarks that I've shown you before. From left to right you have The Eternal Flame, then the Beogradjanka building, which used to house a department store and offices, the rounded dome of Saint Sava Cathedral, the Ušće Tower, which had been bombed in 1999 and now is a fancy office building (renovated!), and under the crane is the site of a huge new shopping center, which will feature IKEA, among other shops. WOO-hoo.

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Dogs on Thursday "Waiting for a bite"

It's getting cold....and I guess the fish are still biting. I think both the man and the dog are waiting for a bite here. And speaking of bites, Happy Thanksgiving to you who celebrate. I do, but only this Saturday, since I don't have off today.

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ABC Wednesday "S" is for "Street Art"

Found this on a wall downtown the other week. Yes, on a wall, and that little yellow leaf was just hanging there, probably blown onto the wall when one or the other was damp, and it just stuck there. Street art loves you, but do you love street art?

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