It’s the dawn of a new day in my world as the sun rises over the city of Zagreb, Croatia.

I am reminded of the words in one of my favorite hymns, “Morning has broken, like the first morning.  Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird.”

The woman sits atop a building in the old town square and the blackbird is there with her.  “Pay attention”, they both seem to be saying to me. “Take in all you can in the unexpected places and moments for there lies the most important part of the journey.”  Ah, so it is!  The journey into an unknown land always brings a new perspective into my life.  And the creative part of me always seems to awaken best through the eyes of creative expression.  So, here it is…

The Unexpected…

The Cathedral…

I have never before seen a dog present for the Last Supper!  And I love how the light fell upon the baptism sculpture in such a way that it was coming from within Christ.

Angels Among Us…

The Market…

Place of Prayer..

 

In the old part of the city of Zagreb a painting of Madonna and Child was found untouched amidst ashes and rubble after the city was bombed.  This painting now hangs in a special cozy spot under an old bridge.  Persons have placed stones in memory of loved ones, always with the word “Thanks”, “Hvala”, inscribed as praise to God.  It is a holy place present along an everyday pathway, a reminder that God is always present  to bless in amazing ways.

One of my favorite memories of Zagreb took place near the old town square after dark.  Live music by “B and the Bops” included some great Elvis tunes sung quite appropriately with a constant shaking of the legs while strumming the guitar.  I had so much fun dancing on the checkerboard dance floor right there in the middle of old town Zagreb along with the locals! Never before have I “cut a rug” on such ancient stones!

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