Impressions of Belgrade and Serbia and maybe photos from an in-country trip by a long-term ex-pat.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
CARPE DIEM
Carpe diem means 'Seize the day,' or by extension, 'the opportunity.' I seized my day and my opportunity. It was so beautiful, sunny, and warm the other day that I bought myself a popsicle and sat down on a bench downtown.
Looking up, I saw this worker in the art gallery on the second floor across from me who was seizing his opportunity to do some stretching and neck exercises.
Carpe diem.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
COUNTING HIS MONEY
I was intrigued by this man's staff and wish I could have gotten a better look at it. He had quite a wad of bills, too, but not too visible here.
Monday, April 24, 2023
Sunday, April 23, 2023
SOME LAUGH, SOME LOOK OUT THE WINDOW
And he saw me, too, but what could he do, trapped in that tram....
I only saw the little girl when I uploaded the photo.
Saturday, April 22, 2023
LET NO EVIL ENTER
I love seeing these MASCARONS on buildings. Originally they had the purpose of scaring evil away, but now they are purely decorative...or so they say.
Friday, April 21, 2023
HALVA, ANYONE?
When I was a kid, I read MAD Magazine faithfully. I soon became aware that halva, a type of confectionery originating from Persia was often referred to. I now googled and can't find a reason, but it was so. That said, it was years before I ever tried halva. Crumbly and sweet, and I like it, though hardly ever buy any.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
STACKED CHAIRS
These chairs at a local ice cream shop caught my attention. I hope it will be warm enough soon to enjoy some ice cream while sitting on them.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Monday, April 17, 2023
AT THE HORSE BUTCHER'S
Horse meat is consumed in many countries in Europe, including here in Serbia, although I know of no one who eats it. I took this photo from way across the street with my 16-50 mm lens at 50 mm, and it turned out pretty well. This shop sells other meats, too.
I think this dog would eat horse meat...and any other.
Sunday, April 16, 2023
SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY--across the Danube
Took this a few weeks ago while having dinner at Belgade's newest 'in' place, Beton Hala, which means 'Concrete Hall,' the hall meaning an area inside a factory, usually having glass walls and with machines within. As you might guess, these 'halls have been revamped as chic restaurants and bars. Read about it HERE.
See other shadows on SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY.
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Went through the old municipality of Zemun, which was once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Lots of beautiful architecture.








