tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post3061269166784243704..comments2024-03-26T18:16:35.247+10:00Comments on Through My Kitchen Window: Discovering DubrovnikThrough My Kitchen Windowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17300798774076098054noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-73551391664009960962010-03-30T22:02:26.538+10:002010-03-30T22:02:26.538+10:00maninas - I'm so envious of you right now! My ...maninas - I'm so envious of you right now! My son and I had one of the nicest experiences on our holiday in Zadar. The sea organ was so beautiful - we went there three times!! We couldn't get enough of it. I can only imagine on a windy day, the sea would be making the best music ever!! Oh I wish I was there to hear it right now. Enjoy it for me. Hugs right back.Through My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300798774076098054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-22157345313911864112010-03-30T20:12:42.799+10:002010-03-30T20:12:42.799+10:00And write when you feel like it. Please don't ...And write when you feel like it. Please don't let us pressure you! <br /><br />I meant also to say: Greetings from Zadar! :D It's a very windy day here, but filled with light. And I can smell the sea!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-41704611045785960032010-03-30T20:10:35.305+10:002010-03-30T20:10:35.305+10:00Hi Mariana,
I completely understand about the lan...Hi Mariana,<br /><br />I completely understand about the language and I know you are Australian - I was just wondering whether you'd like a few links to some blogs in the language. Croatian is written in Latin script, and many of these bloggers write in Latin, so you might be fine if you can speak it. This is because Croatian and Serbian (when not written in Cyrillic) is written in the same way as it is spoken. Anyhow, I'm happy to write in English, and it's no problem at all. <br /><br />I studied linguistics, and language acquisition and attrition, and am well aware what a complicated thing it is. Especially attrition, which I'm beginning to experience myself... <br /><br />As for the atmosphere, we all experience places differently. And Dubrovnik has many faces. Though I realise one of them may not be the one we expect. Such is life. And like I said, it's always interesting to me to see familiar places through other people's eyes, because they often notice and see things that I didn't. So keep writing, draga!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-21812695307177059292010-03-28T12:06:57.391+10:002010-03-28T12:06:57.391+10:00Gee - I never look at my blog on the weekends, but...Gee - I never look at my blog on the weekends, but I had a peek this morning and was pleasantly surprised to find some new and regular readers. <br /><br />Chelsea- coming from such a lovely photographer like yourself, thank you dear. <br /><br />Maninas - You left me feeling overwhelmed with your comments. Thank you so very much. Please don't get me wrong about the atmosphere. There was plenty of atmosphere regarding the people and music as you say. We even saw a wedding taking place and then a photography shoot with some models. Heaps of atmosphere, but somehow, not quite the kind I was hoping for. I will go and search to find your stuffed peppers. Cant wait to see those. <br /><br />And regarding an earlier comment I should explain that I am Australian born and only really know the Montenegrin language from hearing it spoken as I grew up. I never had any formal written or oral education. So to answer your question, I cannot really write in the language. I know a few basics only to write but I can speak quite well. I managed to get by very well whilst over there, but sure, there were times when I didn't quite understand at times. So please, any communication, I would prefer English. Thank you. <br /><br />Just one more thing. My goodness, what a complicated past. As you say,Dubrovnik is certainly a cosmopolitan place. <br /><br />tasteofbeirut - I can't wait to visit you and see some of the food in your neck of the woods. You are so right. I feel the best way to get to know a place is to be and talk with the locals. I'm glad you like my 'sights' of Dubrovnik. I can't wait for you to visit either. Thanks. <br /><br />Denise - you may as well have been with me. I feel rather connected to you right now, as I see you totally get what was going on with me. Yes Denise, getting off the bus always caused butterflies in our bellies because of the unknown. We were around so many people in tour groups or with itineries planned to the hilt and the both of us agreed that this was such an unadventurous way to travel. However, there was also security in what they did. We chose the risk-taking and it always left us feeling satisfied and happy once we were settled. <br /><br />Tumbleweed Woman - my daughter absolutely loves that picture. She said if we get to go together there some day, she would love to find this very same building and photograph it herself. She is a budding and talented photographer, so I was very thrilled to get the thumbs up on this photo. Your comment makes me feel you know a thing or two about photography as well. I, on the other hand, am a complete amateur.<br /><br />Hello Bria - so glad you found me. It would seem that Maninas has quite a few friends! I hear that you want to read more, so I better get cracking on that next post.Through My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300798774076098054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-65234307837063290932010-03-28T08:17:13.498+10:002010-03-28T08:17:13.498+10:00Lovely post and photos. I found your blog via Mani...Lovely post and photos. I found your blog via Maninas and shall be back. Can't wait to read more!Bria @ West of Persiahttp://www.westofpersia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-11481646747369643802010-03-28T02:27:46.863+10:002010-03-28T02:27:46.863+10:00Oh my, it sounds like a dream to be able to pick p...Oh my, it sounds like a dream to be able to pick pomegranates of the tree! I love your photos of the buildings, especially the one with a green door and some yellow under the staircase. Such great writing here!Liz / Tangible Ingredientshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783258653767884004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-59259723144046625992010-03-27T11:29:45.046+10:002010-03-27T11:29:45.046+10:00Very interesting post. I like how you decided to ...Very interesting post. I like how you decided to simply get off the bus and leave it "to the gods to direct" you. I've felt the disappointment you felt while visiting many places in a variety of countries. I've often longed to feel the real place, without the blanket of the tourism industry draped over everything. It's difficult because this annoyance is how many of these people earn a living. It just all feels so sad and superficial. I don't have the answers, but wanted to tell you that I have felt the way you felt. I can tell where your mind was by your photographs. You managed to eliminate almost all tourists and shops and only capture the pretty and peaceful. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-10667575514146770702010-03-27T02:31:35.889+10:002010-03-27T02:31:35.889+10:00Hello Mariana
Maninas sent me a link to your post,...Hello Mariana<br />Maninas sent me a link to your post, knowing how much I love to know more about Dubrovnik and I was not disappointed! Love reading your post, meeting the locals and talking to them makes it so real, love the photos too; the fruits everywhere, the little cobblestone streets, it is so charming and alluring and yet it is still there despite one tragic past. I can't wait to visit!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-90342926991969745542010-03-27T01:59:34.948+10:002010-03-27T01:59:34.948+10:00Oh, and what was that about a book? :)
Sorry, I k...Oh, and what was that about a book? :)<br /><br />Sorry, I keep thinking about yet another thing to say! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-29172326994358372322010-03-27T01:58:08.120+10:002010-03-27T01:58:08.120+10:00Do you know the blog Taste of Beirut? :) Joumana&#...Do you know the blog Taste of Beirut? :) Joumana's grandma was from Dubrovnik!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-79496107166207244692010-03-27T01:56:25.555+10:002010-03-27T01:56:25.555+10:00Another fantastic post. I really like your writing...Another fantastic post. I really like your writing, Mariana. And I'm always interested in seeing familiar places through other people's eyes. <br /><br />Like Nikka, I loved the first photo. Especially the sky in it. The roof of the old church also resonates with me, in particular, somehow.<br /><br />I have a friend from Dubrovnik. She finds it slightly unreal, a magical place. Not sure if that's always in a good way. To me, that atmosphere hits me most on summer evenings, with music all over, and lights bouncing over its stone.<br /><br />But Dubronvik had a remarkable past. A republic until it was disolved by Napoleon, managing to survive, and doing quite well, despite the company of the neighbours such as Habsburgs, Venice and Turkey! Most impressive. And then I see inside the city walls a mosque, a sinagoge, catholic churches and orthodox churches. It brings it home to me what a cosmopolitan place it used to be. <br /><br />Here is a song from a Dubrovnik singer that I really like - Shalom Sara - http://www.ibricajusic.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=178&Itemid=31<br /><br />I look forward to your articles about Crna Gora, and your stuffed peppers. (I have a version on my blog, too!)<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />ManinasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-6815786549277616672010-03-27T01:04:25.704+10:002010-03-27T01:04:25.704+10:00Your photos are gorgeous, Mariana. What a special ...Your photos are gorgeous, Mariana. What a special place; what memorable encounters...Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707904553029874850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-86573108211590211852010-03-26T20:47:33.862+10:002010-03-26T20:47:33.862+10:00Awww. So nice to see you drop in Nikka. I am blown...Awww. So nice to see you drop in Nikka. I am blown away that you like my opening photo the best. I remember it was so special seeing the rays from the sky hitting the water. Not sure the photo captured it that well, but Im glad you liked it. Don't worry darling, when I write my book clearly I shall need a photographer and that's where you come in. We will have our trip together - perhaps back in the Balkans. By the way, congrats on your new and upcoming photography coup. I hope you sell heaps darling! Love Ma.Through My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300798774076098054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196832473535198635.post-46696036762466393292010-03-26T16:44:54.913+10:002010-03-26T16:44:54.913+10:00Oh Ma,
I got goosebumps at the very last sentenc...Oh Ma, <br /><br />I got goosebumps at the very last sentence. That did touch a nerve and I wasn't even there! And you know I loved these photo's, at another look I'd say the first is my favourite and really quite brilliant! Well done (: <br />I wish I was there to experience this all with you, someday though I'm sure! <br /><br /><br />Much love, <br />Daughter.<br />(The young one)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com