“Look: the trees exist; the houses we dwell in stand there stalwartly. Only we pass by it all, like a rush of air. And everything conspires to keep quiet about us, half out of shame perhaps, half out of some secret hope.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke, Duino Elegies This is my contribution to the latest … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Adventure!
Category: Rivers
dunav
A river runs through it. I have always loved rivers, lakes, seas, oceans. The feeling that the water flowing by somehow connects me to every other part of the globe. The call of faraway ports. New worlds to discover. On belgradestreets there are two rivers, the Sava and the Danube Life on belgradestreets revolves around … Continue reading dunav
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woolloomooloo
A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle. In 1970, Australian educator, journalist and politician Irina Dunn created the phrase by scribbling it on two bathroom doors: one at Sydney University where she was then a student, and the other at Soren's Wine Bar in Woolloomooloo. This post is not about women, … Continue reading woolloomooloo
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absolute waterfront
absolute waterfront exists even on belgradestreets and so here's a taste of what that means two mighty rivers, centuries of history what else is required... come back soon?
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cава
The walkway along the banks of the cава is abuzz with life in summer. In winter only the brave run along the icy banks. Spring sees the cafes and restaurants on the floating river boats that line the river throw open their doors once more. Workmen busy around the floating night clubs making preparations for … Continue reading cава
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beton hala
beton hala, the concrete hall, a former disused and run down warehouse strip running along the banks of the Sava under the gaze of Kalemegdan is poised to be a major tourist draw as belgradestreets pulls in ever more tourists destined to become a cultural and entertainment hub a short walk from the pleasures of … Continue reading beton hala
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kej oslobođenja
This week's post features images shot during a short walk along the banks of the Danube in Zemun. Perhaps not strictly belgradestreets but certainly within walking distance. Well worth the walk. Zemun is a world away from the bloks of New Belgrade. It is easy to spend time wandering its cobbled streets, peering into the … Continue reading kej oslobođenja
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a walk through history
I prefer the charm and chaos of old Belgrade to the order and grid like layout of New Belgrade. The hidden away side streets with their surprising range of small shops and bars to the order and neatness of the shopping centres of New Belgrade that, once inside, could be anywhere in any Western City. … Continue reading a walk through history
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