andy townend captures the life and soul of belgrade, serbia
Railway stations are the stuff of romantic dreams, assignations and intrigue. Countless films have revolved around journeys by train, the destinations, the lives of those who travel, or simply sit drinking coffee, waiting... There is something about the atmosphere of anticipation that lifts the spirit. Carriages lined up, waiting to be hauled off to far … Continue reading glavna železnička stanica
The warmth and generosity of the blogging community is a constant source of delight, wonder and inspiration. One sign of this is the custom to nominate fellow bloggers for a variety of awards. A way to recognise the contributions made by others, spread the word and build a real community. Way back in March (yes … Continue reading sunshine blog award
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
Трг Републике or Republic Square lies close to the heart of Belgrade. A popular meeting point for locals and tourists. The home of a mobile blood bank. Once the site of the Stambol Gate at the time when Belgrade was surrounded by a moat. The only water in evidence now the fountain in the terraced … Continue reading Трг Републике
The moon fascinates and intrigues us. Always there, familiar, so close and yet so far. Joining all who look at it, wherever they are. The moon has long influenced our lives. Its pull affects the tides. Its natural cycles coincide with our seasons, internal rhythms, moods, feelings. As a child, I was intoxicated by the … Continue reading full moon over belgradestreets
Kalenić pijaca is one of Belgrade's wonderful green markets. Situated at the end of Njegoševa, surrounded by cafes and restaurants, kafanas. Just about anything you may wish to buy is on offer here. Although the first thing that caught my eye was a display of bags for vacuüm cleaners. Small shops, groceries, bakeries, fishmongers and … Continue reading kalenić pijaca
Graffiti adorns streetscapes across the world. Graffiti on belgradestreets is an exemplar of the art. Art for art's sake. Images with colour, imagination and fantasy to brighten a dull day. Graffiti on graffiti. Using the message to convey the message. Humour. Promoting pop culture. Is Kate really still lost? Must get round to watching that … Continue reading love, lost, trafficking and art, more graffiti
A city is a living, breathing organism. Personality shaped by history, experience and the seasons. By the people who live and work there. And in turn the city shapes those who call it home. In London, I used to enjoy walking the streets of the city on a Sunday, when people and traffic were largely … Continue reading njegoševa
These images were taken during a Sunday afternoon stroll along Knez Mihaila as the city relaxed under the rays of unusually warm Spring sun. The temperature hit 30c and is expected to stay that way over the next few days, really rather wonderful given the public holidays. Perhaps it has something to do with the … Continue reading thirty degrees on belgradestreets
Many moons ago, I studied Chemistry, peppered with a light dose of Mathematics, a sprinkling of Atomic and Nuclear Physics and, most absorbing of all, a one year course in Philosophy delivered by Stewart R. Sutherland based on his book "Atheism and the Rejection of God: Contemporary Philosophy and the Brothers Karamazov". The last involved … Continue reading Schrödinger’s cat and photography
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