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James S. A. Corey - Expanse Series Books I am a big fan of literature and the written word. From my childhood, I have a huge love for works of science and epic fiction. Ten years ago I read the first book in the Expanse series. Love was instantaneous and all these years I have been looking forward to new books in series and reading them with great enthusiasm The Expanse series is the work of James S. A. Corey, a joint pen name of two authors: Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck.…
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The Djerdap gorge through which the Danube flows on its way to the Black Sea is full of beautiful views and untouched nature. The gorge itself is divided into two parts - Mali and Veliki Kazan. The translation of the names will most likely cause an surprise. The narrower and steeper part of the gorge is called Veliki Kazan, which literally means big cauldron or big boiler. The next, somewhat wider part of the canyon is called Mali Kazan, again literally translated into small…
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I wrote to you about the largest carved sculpture in Europe - the Decebal monument on the Romanian side of the Danube in the Iron Gate gorge. Here is that post if you miss it: https://noise.cash/post/w86pk5nhmp8xr Right opposite the monument to the great Dacian ruler Decebal, on the opposite bank of the Danube, there is a reminder of the great Roman leader Trajan. This reminder of the Roman emperor Trajan has stood on the rock above the Djerdap gorge for many centuries.…
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I am finishing this series of posts about the Djerdap Gorge, or how I like to call it - The Iron Gate of the Danube. I took you briefly to a couple of beautiful locations that this destination provides. Hope you like them. But keep one thing in mind: these are NOT the most beautiful locations of the Danube gorge. I know it sounds immodestly, but that's the way it is. One day I will show you the best views of this gorge, but now is the time to move on. For the goodbye to the…
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Until I prepare some new material, I will take you, with photos and words, to some places I visited earlier. At a very short distance from my house is Carska Bara. The literal translation of the name is the Imperial Swamp, and it is related to one great military leader and ruler who lived in this area - Attila the Huns. According to many legends, Attila's tomb is located somewhere in Serbia, although it has not been found to this day. But what is certain is that many other…
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According to one legend, the Imperial Pond (Carska Bara) was named after Attila the Huns, who spent some time in this area. It is said that Attila spent some time there, hunting birds and enjoying the landscape, recovering from the wounds received during the conquest on the East. Again, other legends say that the swamp was named after Crown Prince Ferdinand, who often came here to hunt. The third legend is about Prince Rudolf who came here with his mistress Maria Vecer ...…
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At least once or twice a year I visit Royal Pond (Carska Bara). I live relatively close to it and I usually visit it in early spring and late autumn. As I mentioned in the previous post, many legends follow this swamp, related to its name, history, visitors ... However, legend or not, Royal Pond is one of those seemingly completely ordinary places, which after a few hours spent in their peace begin to radiate with some primordial energy. I love spending hours just sitting…
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I love rainbow too :) Hanging out with a couple of friends turned into trying new craft beers at our favorite local brewery. I present to you the winning team - blonde, redhead and brunette. The blonde is an excellent New England IPA with a rather long name: Fear and Loathing in Belgrade. For those who would like to enrich the rich IPA taste with a little fruity and vanilla aroma - the right choice. The redhead Hazy IPA called Hope is not only of great taste with the aroma…
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Maybe Imperial by name, but 'Carska Bara' is still in its very essence - an swamp :) This means that the animal world is very diverse, especially birds, frogs and fishes, rabbits, deers, wild boars ... But plants do not lag behind. its diversity. Various types of swamp trees, field and marsh flowers, water lilies are represented to a large extent, but what there is the most is certainly reeds and Typha. The large area of the pond is covered with reeds. You can get the best…
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Villages are nestled on the edges of the Imperial Pond. One of the most beautiful and picturesque villages is called Belo Blato (White Mud). Considering that many Slovaks and Hungarians live in this part of Serbia, this village is no exception. It is common that all villages have multilanguage names, so this village is named Lízika in Slovakia and Nagyerzsébetlak in Hungarian. The origin of the name come from the fact that the place is surrounded on all sides by lakes,…
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Imperial pond from the air The trees have not yet leafed, and yellow predominates among the colors, and only in a few places can the first hints of greenery be seen. But regardless, the Imperial pond from the air is still a beautiful sight these days. Last week I tried flying a drone over this beautiful swamp. The weather was calm and sunny and I really enjoyed exploring the well-known area from a new angle - from the air. #photography #airphotography #dronephotography…
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Lidl has somehow become synonym for cheap food and affordable products. Prices are usually affordable and the quality ranges from completely unusable to acceptable quality. What would we in Serbia can say: The more money you have, the more music you will listen to. I recently found an Imperial Stout craft called Steam Brew on the shelves of this supermarket. The name is, of course, borrowed from the beer history of the west coast of America. With the slogan Let's Oil the…
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I know you think I'm sarcastic, but this really may be an supercar. For those who are not sure, this is Trabant, one of the legendary products of the former East Germany. Pay attention to the features and performance: it had a two-stroke aluminum air-cooled engine of 600 cubic centimeters with a striking 19 kw (26 horsepowers) and a top speed of 100 km / h. The body was made of a composite of cotton fibers and phenolic resin called duroplasty. Since both components of…
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Experimenting with a wide-angle lens can give very funny results. Wide-angle lenses have a focal length less than lenses which gives a ‘normal’ scene for the human eye. The usual focal lengths are considered to be 35-65 mm, while wide-angle lenses go to focal lengths of only a few millimeters. This gives them a very wide cadre after which they got their name. What is inconvenient is that distortions most often occur in such a wide frame. The most common of these is barrel…
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Today, only a few photos from the Divčibare mountain. Commitments and preparations for the trip do not allow me to spend a little more time writing about this green oasis of fresh air. #photography #travel #landscape #mountain #forest #srbija #serbia #divcibare #photo
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Although almost everyone considers Divčibare a mountain, geography says that it is actually a settlement on the Maljen mountain. The settlement is located at an altitude of 980 meters above sea level and has only 140 permanent residents. However, at any time of the year, this resort is a temporary home for thousands of visitors who enjoy time spent in nature. Since it is located only 100 kilometers from Belgrade, this destination is my very frequent destination. Until I…
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Before I go to enjoy the spring sun and freshly blossomed landscapes, a few more scenes from mountain Maljen and the beautiful Divčibare. The name Divčibare is a variation of the expression Maiden Pond. Like many other legends in Serbia, the legend of the origin of the name is sad ... In fact, I'm starting to get annoyed at how sad Serbian legends are very sad, so I won't mention them again. And maybe I'll invent some new legends about happy events. For example, Divčibare…
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Divčibare is located in the central part of the Maljen mountain, at an altitude of 980. This mountain oasis is located a few hours drive from Belgrade and is one of the favorite tourist destinations. Thanks to the geographical position where the air masses from the Mediterranean and the Carpathians meet, the air is rich in iodine, and the climate is mild and provides an opportunity to enjoy nature. My favorite activities in Divčibare, no surprises here, are mountain biking…
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On this hike through the beautiful landscapes of Divčibare, I had the company of one (literally) big & four-legged friend. Max is the dog of my good friend and accomplice in a lot of cycling and hiking adventures. From time to time, when we know that the activity will be easy, we take Max with us. He enjoy to run around and be in the fresh air. Although he seems like a dangerous and frowning character, Max is a cute puppy who loves to be petted, is friendly to everyone and…