Wed 13.Jun.2012
Split, Dalmatia, Croatia
Steppin' Out
Give an old Yugoslav-era apartment building enough time and greenery,
and a Mediterranean climate, and it is amazing how much beauty you can surround
it with.
Bratislava, take note, though admittedly the Mediterranean climate
might be a problem there.
A shop on an alleyway in the palace.
Out in the regular city. A picture for my friend Jure in Rodos.
Late afternoon on the Riva.
Some little building outside the back (north) wall of the palace, near
Grgur Ninsky's big statue (below). Looks Roman.
Some street sights.
Knockin' on the Golden Door
Bishop Grgur Ninsky's statue presides over the Golden Gate, watching the
north entrance to the palace. He is made entirely of bronze. Most of him
is the usual color of bronze statues everywhere.
But a local tradition keeps his big toe shiny and golden.
Rubbing that toe is supposed to bring good luck. And as you can see, plenty
of people give it a try. What is to lose? At least it expresses your wish for good
luck.
This woman came out through the Golden Gate, visible behind her.
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