Indeed, SMSW, it was a big surprise for me. In the middle of the city and yet it feels like in the country. The family only lived here for a few months. The place where they lived before had been bombarded. It was 1945. Maribor was German.
Hm… One would hope that one of the purposes of turning back into a naiad would be to forget about your flipflops for all eternity. π Thanks for noticing. π
Happy birthday to your father! What a sweet way to help him celebrate. I am in awe of that large and fantastic mural you’ve captured so beautifully in Nova vas (do I have that right?). The colors, the detail, the composition is marvelously rendered by the artist.
Thank you, A. π Yes, this mural is in the community building and the people in it were still alive when it was made. Nova vas (meaning New Village) is well-known for its garlic.
A lovely post Manja. Your Dad looks a great guy. I especially love the garlic picture and the one showing the room where he was born. Happy Birthday to your Dad.
Thank you so much, Helen! He is pretty great for real. π This was all last year but now I’m here in Slovenia as well and we shall make some more memories.
I enjoyed the glimpse into your travels and family life. I was amazed to see kiwis just growing on a tree, hanging from stems, in clusters. Itβs not how I pictured it for some reason, but I was pleasantly surprised to learn something new!
Hi, Kirizar! π I’m convinced we learn from each other on here a great deal. I’m happy that you noticed our kiwis. They and the grapes make our garden feel like paradise. Always welcome to my blog!
I love your father’s smile. Honestly, he looks too young to be your father! Handsome. And I adore the indoor sailboat. Gladdens me to know how I might be able to ‘live aboard’ once I return to shore π
Ohh, Lisa, this brought a smile to my face and one to his as well, do doubt. π Thank you so much! I can assure you that he is old enough. And this indoor sailboat is made for you! I’m so glad you noticed it. To living aboard!
It is simply wonderful that you have been able to capture your father’s life right from the beginning.
Happy bithday to him!
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Thank you, Aditya. π It was the first time that he showed me this courtyard. It was a fun July last year and I’m sure this one will be as well.
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Best of luck for thatπ
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happy birthday and the photo of your dad and bestia (sleeping) – adorable
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Thank you, RayNot. π They are great friends.
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As always when you write about your family, your words and your photos are filled with nothing but love and more love πππ
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Thank you, Joanne! π β€ I'm so glad it comes across.
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Wonderful
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Thank you, Sylvia! π
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A very nice tribute to a wonderful man. I love that last picture!
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Thank you, Dan! π Some kind of wonderful, indeed. π
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“Happy Birthday” to your dad, looks like you had a lovely time.
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Thank you, Conspicari. π This was in July last year and there is no reason why this year it wouldn’t be just as much fun.
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How amazing to see the window of the room he was born in… Happy birthday to him!
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Indeed, SMSW, it was a big surprise for me. In the middle of the city and yet it feels like in the country. The family only lived here for a few months. The place where they lived before had been bombarded. It was 1945. Maribor was German.
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Sounds like a movie (aren’t I lucky to think that? To me all that is so distant… hopefully it will remain so, too)
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Owner of flipflops clearly turned back into a naiad, returned to bubble.
She may miss her shoes, by evening.
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Hm… One would hope that one of the purposes of turning back into a naiad would be to forget about your flipflops for all eternity. π Thanks for noticing. π
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He seems like a very good man, always smiling.
ΕΎiveli, tata.
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Hvala, Bojana! When I told him this, he said: “When she is angry, she can’t take photos.” π
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LOL. Deal.
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Π₯Π²Π°Π»Π°, Π΄ΡΠ°Π³Π° ΠΠΎΡΠ°Π½Π°!
If there’s a choice, I prefer the smile.
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Happy birthday to your father! What a sweet way to help him celebrate. I am in awe of that large and fantastic mural you’ve captured so beautifully in Nova vas (do I have that right?). The colors, the detail, the composition is marvelously rendered by the artist.
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Thank you, A. π Yes, this mural is in the community building and the people in it were still alive when it was made. Nova vas (meaning New Village) is well-known for its garlic.
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A lovely post Manja. Your Dad looks a great guy. I especially love the garlic picture and the one showing the room where he was born. Happy Birthday to your Dad.
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Thank you so much, Helen! He is pretty great for real. π This was all last year but now I’m here in Slovenia as well and we shall make some more memories.
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I look forward to following your adventures. π
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Thank you also from my part, dear Helen.
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I enjoyed the glimpse into your travels and family life. I was amazed to see kiwis just growing on a tree, hanging from stems, in clusters. Itβs not how I pictured it for some reason, but I was pleasantly surprised to learn something new!
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Hi, Kirizar! π I’m convinced we learn from each other on here a great deal. I’m happy that you noticed our kiwis. They and the grapes make our garden feel like paradise. Always welcome to my blog!
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I love your father’s smile. Honestly, he looks too young to be your father! Handsome. And I adore the indoor sailboat. Gladdens me to know how I might be able to ‘live aboard’ once I return to shore π
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Ohh, Lisa, this brought a smile to my face and one to his as well, do doubt. π Thank you so much! I can assure you that he is old enough. And this indoor sailboat is made for you! I’m so glad you noticed it. To living aboard!
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Aww, such a tender, and loving tribute to your Father! Loved the images, and your thought/caption for everyone, but the last is my favorite.
Happy Belated Birthday to your Dad! I hope you two will have many more moments like these too!
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Thank you, Deborah! π I hope so too!
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