The Rivers Converge at Rastoke
Posted on September 26, 2006 - Filed Under Places, croatia | Leave a Comment
At the convergence of the Slunjčica and Korana rivers lies the sleepy village of Rastoke, known for the still-functioning grain mills dating from the 18th century. You can still buy a hearty loaf of traditional corn bread at one of the mills.
The village of Rastoke is technically part of the municipality of Slunj in [...]
Read More..>>On Sausage Pond
Posted on September 23, 2006 - Filed Under Uncategorized, croatia, life | Leave a Comment
Plant yourself at a table under a canopy of giant umbrellas in Zagreb’s Cvjetni Trg on a cool, sunny Saturday afternoon in late September and you’ll understand why sitting and drinking coffee for hours is the national pastime in Croatia. The coffee is strong, the conversation is light and the women are beautiful. Whiling away [...]
Read More..>>Fife Rings Bell
Posted on September 20, 2006 - Filed Under croatia, europe, food and drink | 1 Comment
If you’re standing in front of this Hajduk Split fan club mural on Split’s Riva, turn 140 degrees to your right and walk about 75 meters.
Ask any of the locals, Buffet Fife (boo-fay FEE-fay) is the place to eat in Split. Fresh, organic ingredients are prepared simply and traditionally, and the prices can’t be [...]
Read More..>>The Garlic Lady of Split
Posted on September 2, 2006 - Filed Under Uncategorized, croatia, life | Leave a Comment
You will find her at the market in Split, and you will know her by the radiant glow of rosy good health that can come only from a diet rich in garlic. She visited me in a pungent dream last night, rattling at the air with aromatic plaits of garlic bulbs as she skipped a [...]
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