So, it’s Ramadan here. 

Have you ever wondered exactly how Muslims break their fast? I have.

It’s awesome.

At almost sunset…..dozens of diners sit in restaurants…staring at their food-covered dinner plates….the seconds tick by…..

A firework goes off, on a loudspeaker something in Arabic is said (I’m guessing something like…it’s sunset now), and theres a flurry of chewing and happy sounds.

Also, I thought it would be a bigger deal with the no eating and drinking in a strongly Muslim community. Not so. Visitors are asked to be more sensitive in visiting the holy places (women be extra modest, for example), and no eating and drinking in the courtyard. That’s all.

In other news, I had a lovely day sightseeing. Restaurant food is reasonably priced and the coffee delicious. With the abundance of water fountains everywhere, I’m well hydrated for once!

Have a good one, everybody!

I read 3 books, drank lots of drinks, and spent up all my kuna. It was fun.

Found a great vegan place in Split. If I ever go back, I’ll eat there every day.

The hostel in Sarajevo is a little rough. That’s what you get for 10 bucks a night lol!

The old town square and most of the sights are close by, so that’s a plus.

Goodnight!

Very uneventful day today.

Was feeling kinda grumpy. Nothing could possibly be wrong….I’m on vacation basically for goodness sakes!

So, I just kept to myself. Cleaned out and organized my bag, took some walks, drank a bunch of coffee, stayed out of the sun, found a thrift shop, bought a shirt, took a nap, and ate a healthy dinner. 

There’s a spot in the the neighborhood where the locals have made a free pile. My donations of warmish clothing were snapped up, so I’m glad that they’ll be used. I hate throwing useful stuff in the garbage.

Tomorrow I move on to Sarajevo, the capitol of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The bus ride should be an easy 5 hours.

Bye for now!

Started my day with a quick walk up the hill to Marjan park. It’s very easy, only just a bunch of easy stairs to climb. Imagine chirping birds, cool breezes, the smell of pine trees. A lot like eastern Oregon, actually. Beautiful view of the Adriatic and boats sailing everywhere.

Some coffee and then to find a way to get to Trogir.  There’s a city bus but I couldn’t find the stop. Poop. So, plan b, take an intercity bus. Marginally more expensive but air-conditioned.

Trogir was nice. Small, and sleepy on a Sunday, I walked around for 2 hours and that was plenty. 

Caught a boat back. Why do I love a boat ride so much? 

Time for ice cream and a new outfit. All my cold weather clothes are way too heavy now. I’ll set those free tomorrow.

Watched a movie and had a sandwich for dinner to finish my day. 

Tomorrow it’s time to send some postcards and repack my bag. Only warm weather from here on 😁.

Happy Monday!