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Father teaching his son how to drive a tractor.

Local park and a statue are very restful.

We were in Belgrade the beginning of May as the weather was warming. Numerous outdoor cafes were opening for the summer. Lots of people were out enjoying the warmer weather.

In the 1960's the former Yugoslavia, now part of Serbia and Romania cooperated on a joint venture that raised the level of the Danube with a series of Hydroelectric dams called the Iron Gates. The Danube is now placid between the Iron Gates, the long gorge is now underwater. This part is known as Iron Gate 2 as we are sailing from the Black Sea back toward Budapest in reverse of the normal trips. .

After sailing a short while we found ourselves entering the first of a number of locks where by the level of the water will be raised or lowered depending on your direction on the Danube River.

Great reflections in the water.

Entrance to a farm where we have a traditional Serbian feast. It was very good.

Pre school children walk along the Danube with their teachers enjoying the day.

I was told this is a demonstration by teachers in Belgrade the day we were touring.

Reflections on the Danube River from our river boat Concerto.

As the ships pass under the bridges all antennas and anything on the top deck must be laid flat.

You can see that the water level in each side of the lock is the same and we proceed into the last of the locks of Gate 1.

The table where I was seated in the corner of all the glass looking out. Can't beat the views of the farm.

Prewar building WW 1

In the distance is Novi Sad City Hal. It was built in 1895.

It is said that every building, house and street in Sremski Karlovci have their own stories to tell, for this city was beyond doubt famous for its spirituality and culture of Serbia. The city had become an heir to the Patriarchate of Peć right after the First Serbian Migration in 1690.

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