The picture was taken in Belgrade, Serbia this morning as my pictures of Croatia aren't on my IPad. Everything is so yummy! Meanwhile back in Croatia, the devastated town , which suffered a 89 day siege, has continued to be renovated over the past 14 years. There is 30% unemployment. Most of the homes heat with wood as gas central heating i s only available in the cities. As the Serb's left they mined the wooded areas. They are very dangerous even today. Fr...

The Germans destroyed them all as they were leaving to hinder the approaching Russians. Budapest has the second largest synagogue n Europe. Tony Curtis donated a great deal of money to help with the restoration. Outside is a large silver colored willow tree - it looks like an upside down menorah and on each leaf are etched the names of Holocaust survivors. It is most impressive. Now it is Wednesday and we have been on board 3 nights. We are so very spoiled - ev...

No frost - lots of icicle pansies in other areas.

It was 75 that day - everyone was shedding ackets

People watching - especially the children at play