Balkans 16

 A Walk

The blustery weather had died down a bit, so the ferry was running, but I had no wish to join the others on the sea. They had a good time exploring an island. I did some watercolors, and took a long walk along the coast. 

The next day we left from the Split airport back to Zurich. The airport was almost empty - tourist hadn’t started - then it gets very full. 

The End of that adventure.

Balkans 15

 Split, To the Shore

Still in the drizzle, we went to the seashore, all paved and civilized. The goal was to find out how to use the ferry for an island trip the next day. Mission accomplished. 

Then we took a drive along the coast and watched the sun set over the sea. 

Pentecost Blooms

 And Brunch

After our walk, we had an invitation to a beautiful garden brunch with flowers blooming everywhere.

Albis Walk

 On Pentecost

A very hot and sunny day. “Everybody” was out walking.

The watch tower for grand views.

Lake Zurich

Balkan 14

 In Split, Diocletian’s Palace 

The narrow passages lead to a very ancient church, with a courtyard.

And beautiful bronze doors. 

The interior is round 

The pulpit 

The altar arrayed for Lent

The small organ 

A side chapel

Outside are Egyptian Sphinxes. There used to be about 13: but most were smashed as belonging to non-Christian religions. These survived. 

Then the rain resumed with some vigor, so we stopped for hot soup. 

Next, to the shore.