Hugging the coast road between Rovinj and Pula. Our first stop was Cistern Beach. The water cistern; Kathleen is standing where the filter would have been. Anyone with a quarry pond can tell you that if you let your dog paddle around in the pond, the scum is kept in check. Right, mom? Cistern beach … Continue reading The Road Between
The Wind and Waves
Before we left Belgrade, the kids told us what they were most looking forward to on this trip. Josh wanted to chill along the Adriatic, and Kathleen was looking forward to visiting a castle on the interior of Istria. The castle visit could only be done on a Sunday, so we had one full day … Continue reading The Wind and Waves
Rovinj
Rovinj at sunrise Drive west from Belgrade and stop before you run into the Adriatic, and you will find yourself in the Croatian province of Istria. Croatia's entire coastline is known for its dramatic scenery and incredible history. While Split and Dubrovnik are more popular with tourists, Rovinj was recommended to us for its beauty … Continue reading Rovinj
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Beauty in everyday objects
We speak too little of beauty. Yet, time and again, the wealth of culture, and the creativity to embed that culture into things of beauty, has the power to surprise. - James Panero, "New Worlds" The New Criterion, September 2021 Dalmatian clothing: On the far left is a bride's wedding clothing. Serbian clothing draws from … Continue reading Beauty in everyday objects
Saint Sava Cathedral
If you could tell the history of Serbia in buildings, you might begin and end at Saint Sava Cathedral. Saint Sava was instrumental in establishing the Eastern Orthodox Church in what is now Serbia, and the eponymous cathedral, still under construction, is not only a testament to Serbia's religion, but also its fiercely independent spirit. … Continue reading Saint Sava Cathedral
Hotel life
This morning I watched a man rub butter from his breakfast plate onto his cuticles. He did not look Serbian. His face and features were dark, but I could not tell what place he represents. He is one of many nationalities represented in the hotel. I do not say that butter treatments are common in … Continue reading Hotel life
Day one
Until our permanent home is ready, we are staying in a hotel two blocks from Saint Sava Orthodox Church. We can see it from the hotel window. It is so close and is such an attraction that we should see it first. The hotel clerk provides a walking map and warns us to return by … Continue reading Day one
There, and Pack Again 