So...today we were in Serbia and we stayed in the capital of Serbia which is Belgrade! We really only had one day here so we tried to fit as much in as we could. That meant that the day was very long and tiring!
The places we went to were: St. Sava Church, Parliament House, the Old and New Palace, Kalemegdan Fort (where there were heaps of weddings), St. Petka's Church and a Serbian restaurant for dinner (you wouldn't believe it!!).
St. Sava's Church was completely different from other churches we have seen so far (so many...) because in Turkey and Bulgaria all the walls had pictures or murals on them. This one had nothing for two reasons: 1. they were doing some work on the church and 2. it was just how it was. I don't know why it was like that but it just was.
St. Sava Church (sorry I couldn't turn it!)
Inside St. Sava's (very different, right?)
The next place we went to (by tram) was Parliament House. We couldn't get in because it was only for the government but it still looked amazing. The weather has been unreal and it is not sticky at all so Bridget's hair has gone all straight!! We walked all over because the day was so nice. The old and the new palace were also beautiful but I liked the old palace way more because the new one was too shiny and the old one looked like someone's house!
Parliament House of Serbia
The Old Palace
We went home and had a rest and after that we caught the tram again to Kalemegdan. Pat got to drive the tram for a bit-it was a bit crazy! Kalemegdan is a massive fort and has some beautiful old churches in it too. When we walked up to one of the churches, there was someone getting married. Mum and Dad thought that it would have been a nice place to get married because the church was beautiful and the view over the river was amazing. St. Petka's had some beautiful murals but it stank and Dad said it was incense.
Beautiful murals of St. Petka's
Inside St. Petka's
The fort
The view over the river Sava and Danube
After that, we walked to a street right near our house called Skardilija. It has heaps of restaurants and bars on it. We found one restaurant and it served Serbian food which is definitely not chicken kebabs! I ate Serbian sausage. It tasted a bit spicy but it was still yummy!! We got three and shared them with the children. Mum and Dad also ate Serbian food and got a massive plate of meat. They said they would be blocked up for a week!
Yummy!!!!
Love
ClareXXOO
Wow! Another fantastic blog. Aunty Fran and Uncle Hans were here yesterday and they are loving your blog too. The Fort looks awesome - no wonder that Pat liked it a lot. Fancy him getting to drive the tram - he will remember that. Your dinner does look yummy, but as for Mum and Dad's - they can keep it! love to you all G & G xxxx
ReplyDeleteHey Clare another great write up. I hope your dad isn't too grumpy about the tigers loosing on the weekend.
ReplyDeleteClarey your day in Belgrade was better by far than being at the "G";Poppy and I were among all these blues supporters and we were very sad but reading your news every day will lighten the load. Glad to see a change in the diet and we could imagine Paddy's excitement with the fort and driving the tram how amazing!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou really are having the most wonderful time aren't you Clare! Kate and I look forward to reading your blog and hearing about all the wonderful places you're getting to experience - we're very jealous! The fort sounds very cool, no wonder Pat liked it so much. You've taken some great photos, keep up the amazing work :) Have fun in Budapest, can't wait to hear all about it!
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