Zagreb does not ooze of Tourism as the other European capitals. Relatively quiet, the city offered a slow paced exploration alongside the Croatian locals.
Soldiers of a Changing of the Guards ceremony stopping by an medieval relic tucked in the Gradec Stone Gate.
St. Marks Square
I've been conditioned to be indifferent to street performers, peddlers, and performers in Europe as they represent the rotting effects of tourism. However, Zagreb's cultural performers and ceremonies seemed different in that they felt... authentic. Not for money, but to celebrate heritage. It's a shame that Zagreb is an anomaly.
Stumbling upon a street food festival, I excited walked passed stalls to see what Croatian street food had to offer...
Turns out that this weekend's theme was "international." Meaning Hotdogs for America, Spaghetti for Italy, Curry for India, Fish and Chips for the UK, and samplings for a variety of breads, cheeses, and beers.
Croatia has been the cheapest country by far. I recognized the price differences most in buying produce. A kilo of strawberries only 8 kunas or about $1.20. All the vendors of the farmer's market used old scales and weights.
Traditional Croatian Burek- Flaky pastry baked with sharp cheeses or meat inside.
There are no domestic beers in Croatia so they borrow from their Slovenian neighbors.
As traditional as it gets. Sausages, ham, chicken fillet, pork fillet, meat loaf, and steak on a bed of french fries and mushrooms.
Described as "Croatian pancakes" by our waiter, the dish seemed more akin to a spinach and cheese casserole.
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