We had a leisurely day Wednesday. I worked on some writing, did laundry (hung it on the line over the balcony as there is no dryer), and spent way too much time translating info about how to add time to our SIM cards (all info is in Serbian, and the process confusing). In the afternoon we took a leisurely two hour walk from the house up above town, an extremely scenic loop we had done once before. Weather was just right, sights and views beautiful. Saw a view of the Drina far below us, lots of wildflowers, haystacks, lizards, sheep, newly tilled fields, abandoned stone houses and barns, and various working small old farms and some newer homes. When we walk on back roads we often hear Balkan music blaring from someone’s radio and indeed we heard music on this walk as well. Another thing we often see here are family cemeteries in fields or near the road.
On this trip we have noticed that more towns seem to have recycling pick-up in addition to garbage. Outside of towns no such services exist and as I mentioned earlier make-shift dumps litter the countryside. But at least the towns are improving their services, and I think I’ve been seeing less trash in the streams and rivers.
In the evening we walked into town and went to the phone card store having decided that would be much easier than trying to figure it out online and were relieved to have that taken care of. After sorting that out we ate dinner at the place we ate on Monday, then strolled the pedestrian mall, got cash and stopped at a market. I was once again impressed by all the locals strolling about. I am envious of the lack of crime and the easy-going sense of community. On our way back home Jim stopped at the outdoor gym and did pull-ups. We also bought a lavender plant for Milesa from a tiny shop.
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12 responses to “brief blurb and photos from Wednesday in BB”
I love how Jim is praying! Beautiful narrative and gorgeous pictures!! So happy for you!
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Tamara and Jim,
I sure appreciate the beautiful scenery which you capture in your photos.
Seems magical!
Tamara, Happy Birthday on Monday, May 5th.
Warmest wishes for all the coming days.
Thank you, Linda! I hope your party was fun! So sorry I neglected to send good wishes. All the best to you and Joe!
So great to read all your blog entries, Tamara! Sounds like an amazing and wonderfully inspiring trip. So glad you’re doing it! Hope your upcoming birthday is delightful and delicious!
Thank you so much, Roxie! I hope you are doing well and enjoying spring.
Countryside looks bucolic!🌞
Truly!!
This locale is really beautiful. Sounds like all is going well. 🤞So glad you have both been well.
Yes! Thanks! We are glad too!! 😊
Such a pretty place…glad you’re able to enjoy it all..any special plans for your upcoming bday? Car
Yes, so pretty. No birthday plans. We will be staying at a house owned by a couple we stayed with last time on the outskirts of a small city in eastern Serbia… we might take them out to dinner on my bday…?