Belgrade has been buzzing in anticipation of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s arrival yesterday for a two-day visit. It’s Xi’s second state visit to Serbia, amid “high expectations that the ironclad friendship between the two nations will be further enriched and strengthened”. Xi’s visit occurs as Serbia marks the 25th anniversary of the 1999 NATO bombings“. […]
Touring Tara National Park and the Drina River Valley was a long but spectacular day. It’s a three-hour drive from Belgrade, but the remarkable scenery made it worthwhile, and I’m glad to have experienced this special area! The twelve-hour daytrip was led by Serbia Inspired Tours. Our guide, Jelena, and driver, Ranko, were fantastic. It was […]
Easter is the holiest religious holiday observed by both Orthodox and non-Orthodox Christians. In accordance with the Julian calendar, this Sunday, May 5, Serbia celebrates Orthodox Easter. According to the Gregorian calendar, non-Orthodox Easter – commemorating the resurrection of Jesus described in the New Testament – was celebrated on March 31. In March, I was […]
Fabulous memories. Safe travels.
Thanks Gwen – everything went well – negative PCR, flights on schedule…. Being back in the US is wierd!!!!
Good to hear you’re back. Hope someone watered the plants while you were away LOL.
I’ll be looking out for another post…
Ahhhh the come home to a big ol’ mess scenario – you think of all the good stuff Gwen! I’ve left my house for extended trips so many times, and from trial and error learned to deal with most potential havoc – sorta :o(. I have professionals manage while traveling, and their fee is well spent. Expecting neighbors or friends to watch out for your house and belongings is being naïve. Will have to replace a few smaller trees damaged from squirrels digging up the root base, but that’s the worst of it. I’ve thought about renting my place while on extended trips, but when factoring in the cost to store belongings, management fees, getting them out when I’m ready to return, and performing cleanup and damage repair – it’s not worth it… Nothing is ever simple, right? Am already planning next trip in my head!!!
Yep. Perhaps it was my brother’s saying sticking in my head – “Now what can possibly go wrong?”
I think you’re wise not to rent out for all the reasons you give, and also not to rely on the neighbours which would wear a bit thin after a few weeks.
And the planning the trip is three quarters of the fun!