The musings of a man who is coming up to the next stage in life.
This week's photo is another one taken on my visit to Split.
One of the greatest pleasures I have in travel just wandering around a new town. Sometimes it leads me nowhere, other times I end up in small alleyways like this. As you can see there is nothing particular happening in the photo. However, I just felt the need to take the photo.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
There was a late start to the day. The past couple of days have been hectic. The hostel served breakfast which consisted of scrambled eggs and zucchini fritters. It was tasty and well worth the wait. My plan was to explore the town and make my way towards the market.
The sun was still out so it was right to enjoy the day. Split is a small city so it was easy to explore. There were plenty of opportunities to take photos.
Off course it was the perfect opportunity to enjoy the first gelato of the trip. Today I had Jaffa flavour. That's chocolate and orange to you and me.
By the mid-afternoon I was starting to flag. Time to get back to the hostel for a quick nap. After waking up I decided I was going to stay in for the night. Josko was cooking a meal for us so it felt right to take things easy. Josko also mentioned that he was planning to take a group of us to the national park. I had heard so much about this from both Josko and Charles. Without too much thought I said yes. I knew I was going to look forward to this. Roll on tomorrow.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
This week's photo is of a waterfall.
This waterfall is one of many that can be found in the Plitvice Lakes National Park. It is the largest national park in Croatia. It is a beautiful place and I will be writing more about this place in a future post. All I can say is enjoy the photo.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep on smiling.
Steve
This week's photo is the statue of Gregory of Nin.
This statue is located in Split. It was designed and sculptured by Ivan Mestrovic. Gregory of Nin was a 10th century bishop who introduced the local language into church services replacing Latin. This move was opposed by the Pope. However, by introducing the Croatian language into the services Gregory helped to strengthen Christianity in Croatia.
The statue itself is popular with tourists. Rubbing the toe of the statue is supposed to bring you good luck.
Until the next post, stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
This weeks photo is the view of Split taken from the bell tower.
This photo shows plenty of the old town. You can also see the mountains in the background. The photo was taken on the first day of my recent trip. This was to set the sense for all the trip.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
This week's photo was taken last Thursday. I had just arrived into Zagreb for the final leg of my Balkans trip.
You can see from the temperature the weather was good. The sun was shining and everything seemed fine with the world. The next day saw the temperature turn colder and with it went summer.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
This week's photo is of a group of people enjoying each other's company.
This was taken at the Hindin Han restaurant in Mostar. To me one of the joys of travelling is meeting different people along the way. In this photo there were four Australians, two Germans, an American, Belgian and Frenchman. We were enjoying good food and each other's company. It was a great night.
Until the next post, stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
My apologies for the lack of posts during the past week. I have been too busy enjoying myself on my trip. This week's photo is an ice cream cone that I am about to enjoy.
The flavour is called Jaffa. (Chocolate & Orange) and it tasted delicious.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
This is the third photo I have posted of the new Birmingham Central Library.
Costing £189m the library was opened on Tuesday by Malala Yousafazi. She was the schoolgirl shot by the Taliban for speaking for education for girls in her native Pakistan. She was treated in Birmingham and her family have made the city their home.
In her speech Malala said “A city without books in a city without a library is like a graveyard.” She also added that books were precious and they were the weapons to beat terrorism. Wise words from one so young.
There are nine floors to the library of which three are closed to the public. There are also two viewing platforms which were proving popular with people enjoying the good weather. This building could become an icon for Birmingham.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
This week's photo is of the Chain Bridge in Budapest.
The flags were flying to celebrate National Day on 15 March. This day celebrates the 1848 Revolution. There was a lot of green, white and red on display as Hungarians proudly celebrated their nation.
Until the next post stay safe, stay healthy and keep smiling.
Steve
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