A lot has happened since the last time I updated my blog.....
We have been to a number of meetings with both NGOs and the government of Serbia. I will update my blog with those meeting summaries asap.
Yesterday, we went on a riverboat tour guided by professor Matic's quirky nephew- Milanko. We toured an island that was surrounded by adorable little houseboats. Each one was unique and full of charm and character. After touring the island, we had lunch at a restaurant on the river and had a mixed fish soup. I surprisingly loved it- but my enjoyment of the soup was cut short. I knocked over my bowl and spilled it all over my lap. I feel bad for the rest of my group members because they had to put up with the smell of fish soup all day long. We continued our lunch on the boat with a platter of freshly cooked catfish and trout.
After lunch, we cruised to a small town just outside of Belgrade. Unfortunately my camera battery died and I was not able to take pictures. I'll have to steal some from other people that took some.
Anyhow, we went to a massive graveyard in the town and watched Milanko use his freelance archeology skills and excavate a mound with pots and coins from the Roman empire in it. It's funny because we could just take whatever pieces we wanted form the (very different from western Europe or the U.S).
After the graveyard, we climbed a tower with the most wonderful views of Belgrade, the Danube, and the small Serbian town.
It was such a perfect day- perfect weather- perfect views- everything was simply perfect!
And just a little note for my Daddy, you would be so proud, I had so much fish yesterday and loved it all!
Also....one more note before I go.....yesterday was a very exciting day for Serbia. The notorious war criminal Mladich (spelling?) was captured by the Romanian border. This is another step in the right direction for Serbia to join the EU.
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