So, I've come to find out that nothing really happens on the weekends, even in the big city! The shops and the town in general shut down by 14.00. People are still out and about, but not really walking with any destination in mind. So, when in Zagreb...
Sunday was much of the same, the town square was filled with people, just chilling out at the expensive cafes.
I woke up early today to get my portfolio in order, finelly got a few video pieces rendered from imovie to quicktime. A few of the exchange students and I ventured to the art academy to see what was going on. Not too much, students are back, but just settling into their studios. We did find out that we have a meeting on Friday, when we will get our student cards, allowing us use of the student restaurants, and internet access. After that, I decided it would be a good idea to check in with the main international student office, picked up the student handbook and a few very helpful maps. It has been my practice over the past few days to take a random tram to where ever it leads to figure out where everything is located in Zagreb, today I stumbled upon a shopping mall, not surprising that it was pretty much every overpriced store that is downtown just stakced into 3 levels. However, it was a nice diversion for the afternoon. I was pleasently surprised to find the equivant to a super target in the lower level of the mall. I found a nice milk foamer, and little sauce pan to froth milk for my french press-made coffee : )
Speaking of milk, bizzarely, milk here need not be fridged, which makes me a little leary of it. Although I figure if I heat it, it's not too bad. I couldn't go any longer without cold cereal, so I bought vanilla soy milk and a Croatian facimile of Cheerios, can't wait for breakfast tomorrow!
Probably going to the lake tomorrow to catch up on some reading. The weather has been beautiful, I might as well take advantage of it while I can.
Best,
AM
1 comment:
Yeah...I never understood how that milk can go without being kept cold either! I see you found Mercator. Try going to the flea market on Sunday sometimes. Take the #7 tram down past the apartments that look like housing projects. Get off on the first tram stop after you go over the river and start walking to the left...past the large freight ships stuck in the middle of a field- you'll find it. Trust me...it's worth the trip. Here's to hoping you'll find something to do on the weekends!
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