Studenica Monastery, Serbia

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Ada Ciganlija: A Photo Essay

I've mentioned Belgrade's unique river island, Ada Ciganlija ("Ada") in previous posts, but I finally got out there the other day with my camera. On this immensely popular Belgrade recreational island, there is tons to see and do, and you never know what you might encounter. It's always interesting and colorful, and walking the loop around the 8 km loop has become one of my favorite springtime activities. But, as the old adage goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words," so here you go:

(p.s. If you're wondering what's up with the picture of the guy on the picnic table, well, he was, um "grooming" himself out there at Ada -- snipping those underarm hairs with a pair of scissors, by golly!!)

Classic pebble beach with chairs (in front of one of the many restaurants lining the lake)










Playground adjacent to another restaurant








Seating in front of one of Ada's many chic restaurants/bars






Paddle boats for rent!



Two cool Serbian Moms out for a little rollerblading with their babies






Another groovy bar




The gentleman "grooming" himself right there in front of God and everyone

More rollerblading (with her dog rather than a stroller)








Lovers






Chillin



A public bathroom




Beautiful, communist-era building



Puk-pok -- great name for a popcorn stand, eh???
Graffiti
Famous Ada fountain





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