Zagreb

Zagreb is our pick up , drop off, business, fly in, fly out part of the trip. It’s taken us a while to grow to love it. The architecture here is amazing and it’s suffered through recent earthquakes. We find more alley ways, more cobblestone streets, restaurants, bars, cafes, markets and gorgeous parks with ancient trees. Having business to do here meant we were forced to walk and discover places we normally would not. There is a rich history of occupation by the Romans, Venetians, Hungarians, Austrians, Germans. Wars which ravaged, wars which suppressed. It’s seen fascism, dictatorships, communism and finally democratic freedom. Each part of its history has left an indelible footprint and it’s incredibly evident in its architecture. We are very aware of walking through some streets due to the danger of falling facades, from balconies to ornate sculptures , to statues, to bricks , stone and mortar. Pazi Facada Pada! Beware the facade is falling.
Catching up again with Kostana ( Bajas sister) and our second cousins and family. What a great night we had at Stari Fijaker a Zagreb restaurant with authentic Croatian cuisine. Lots of laughs, maybe some flirtations with the bar staff ( Sis) and promises to stay in touch. Zagreb you have woven your spirit into our psyche and our love for this capital city is renewed.Läs mer