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![My first weekend away in Serbia was definitely one one I won’t forget 🩷
[Save for your next trip to Serbia]
Here’s a few favorite snaps from the weekend. Photos are in order:
1. Veliki Buk Waterfall (also known as Lisine Waterfall)
2. Kapetan Misin Breg (in Djerdap National Park)
3. Golubac Fortress
4. Driving in Strmosten
5. Braai-ed fish at Lepenska Ribica 🤤
6. Polar & I having a moment at Veliki Buk waterfall
7. Nature 🌷
8. Pamela looking smug because the bread served for breakfast at Guest House Lisinski Raj was warm, soft and the size of her head 🍞 😂
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