We head east from Zlatibor for a completely different face of Serbia. We pass through the picturesque Ovčar-Kablar Gorge but the hidden gems are the 17th Century Monastery Churches hidden in the dense woodlands on the gorge slopes.
It's not possible to visit these with the 'van on the back so we head for the next 'site' which is a sporting centre basketball pitch, drop off the van and head out some 30km or so to visit the famous Studenica Monastery - after setting up the dish to record the Monaco Grand Prix... of course.
We take a couple of motorhomers and have a really interesting time, also visiting the local Žiča monastery, which provides a contrast. These are working monasteries, allowing visitors to view the buildings and original frescoes. We feel privileged to be allowed into these communities - no photos of the interiors allowed of course.
How do you get eighteen motorhomes/caravans onto a basketball pitch? Here's how:
The Studenica Monastery (more info)
Žiča Monastery (more info)
Montenegro tomorrow, all being well. That means a new post. See you soon.
It's not possible to visit these with the 'van on the back so we head for the next 'site' which is a sporting centre basketball pitch, drop off the van and head out some 30km or so to visit the famous Studenica Monastery - after setting up the dish to record the Monaco Grand Prix... of course.
We take a couple of motorhomers and have a really interesting time, also visiting the local Žiča monastery, which provides a contrast. These are working monasteries, allowing visitors to view the buildings and original frescoes. We feel privileged to be allowed into these communities - no photos of the interiors allowed of course.
How do you get eighteen motorhomes/caravans onto a basketball pitch? Here's how:
The Studenica Monastery (more info)
Žiča Monastery (more info)
Montenegro tomorrow, all being well. That means a new post. See you soon.
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