Day 4--Walking Zagreb

Another great church spire

Notice the sun dial on right

Finally, a day with no bus.  Surani left on
business visits, which Patrick and I can
not go on, so we are on our own. 
We walked up to the central square, then
through Old Town.  Some of the buildings
are three or more centuries old, and look it.

Potatoes, cabbage, onions, grapes, figs, and so much more

Repair on right

 After exploring Dolac Market, a really wonderful farmer's market (and buying souvenirs) we wandered over to the Zagreb Cathedral. 

I think applique, right?

First built in the 11th century, it was rebuilt following an earthquake in 1880.  It has wonderful twin spires and a very lofty interior.  I took lots of pictures of the floor tiles as possible quilt designs.  We then trekked to the east of the central square to find a fabric shop that our tour guide Irvana had located.   (The day is now hot.)  Alas, no cotton fabric, so no quilting material from Croatia :-(

Patrick taking pictures for Surani

Walking back to the center, we were now in search of the "Olive Museum," which we had seen signboards for, but had been unable to find.  After another long walk we did find it, but were disappointed. Not quite what we had imagined, but interesting.  Perhaps Surani will visit it tomorrow and find it better than we did.

Now, for lunch.  It had been recommended that we try a grilled meat (lamb) called cevapcici.  Walking down the street in Old Town trying to find it, I was struck by how the cafes and restaurants seem to advertise what kind of beer they offer, but not what kind of food.  Finally found a restaurant called  Medvedgrad that offered it.  Well worth the recommendation, thanks, Boris and Steph.  Very nicely grilled minced lamb with french fries and a seasonal salad (lots of cukes and tomato).  The red sauce is called blagi, and is ground up paprika peppers (not hot) eggplant, tomato and garlic.  Tasty.

Milk, in bottles

Back to the hotel via a food store call Konzum (a great name for a food store).  It is always interesting going into food stores away from home to see what things are offered, both the same and different.  Bought a couple of edible gifts for home, and thus, finally, back to the hotel, where I immediately took a nap.



 

Surani's shrimp

For dinner we walked the streets and finally decided on Ribice which is a seafood restaurant.  After starters of salad, bruschetta and fried olives, we had shrimp (Surani), Queenfish (Patrick) and grilled flounder (Me).  Very tasty, even if hard to eat.  Hands came into play, as Surani's shrimp were whole, heads and all, and my flounder also were whole, heads and all.  Patrick had it easy, the waiter filleted his fish for him.  For dessert we walked to Oranz and had a torte which was mostly angelfood cake and cream.  Yummmmmm.  On to Poland tomorrow.

Patrick's Queenfish

 

My flounder, grilled

What was left

Yummmy