PLUS ÇA CHANGE, PLUS C'EST LA MÊME CHOSE

I came to Belgrade, Yugoslavia in 1977 and now it is Belgrade, Serbia. I knew virtually no Serbian, but had had a half a year of Russian at UCLA. There are some similarities, which helped me with Serbian.

As the French say, PLUS ÇA CHANGE, PLUS C'EST LA MÊME CHOSE and it is true for many things here, including the Institute for Foreign Languages, still at the same address when I  attended classes here. I didn't stay long though, since at that time the teaching method was so uninspiring, so I just hung out with friends, got a good grammar book, and here I am now fluent.  I imaagine now though, despite the still antiquated appearance of the entrance, that they must be doing something right to have lasted all these years.

MINOX AND ME

 Yes, I know it should read 'Minox and I, but I felt the need for alliteration. Once again I was downtown with my tiny camera. I've been really under the weather the past few days, so don't have much to offer today.

THEME DAY APRIL 2025---STRIPES

 Stripes it is for our April City Daily Photo Theme Day and this yummy cake is my contribution. Here is a piece of my grandson's layered chocolate cake for you...actually for me.

See what others have done with stripes by clicking RIGHT HERE.

FOGGY

 A view of two tall buildings in New Belgrade, taken across the river in Old Belgrade. I love fog.

MORE CHEERFUL

 My post yesterday was so dark, both figuratively and in reality. Here's one more from my baby Minox DCC 5.1, which is more cheerful.

FOREBODING

 Maybe it's the state of the world that affects me now, particularly in my home country. Everything seems dark and ominous. Clearer skies come soon, but I am not so sure.

(Another shot from my baby Minox DCC 5.1).

NEAR THE MARKET

 I have seen this woman frequently in different seasons, seated in the same place near a large open market. She doesn't seem to be asking for anything; just sitting.

TEXTURE

 The feathery texture on this tree bark caught my eye.

THE BUDDHA IN THE BATHROOM

 I was greeted in a unisex bathroom by Buddha, or at least his head. Quite unexpected!

ANYBODY....?

 Anybody know what kind of 'blossom' this is?

MONDAY MURALS--JELISAVETA NACIC

Jelisavetu Načić (YEL-lee-sa-veh-ta NA-cheech) was Serbia's first woman architect,having received her diploma in 1900.

See other murals on MONDAY MURALS.