Ed Canela in Podgorica, Montenegro

Hello Toti,

Here's a set of the Monte Photos that you requested. I have to go to Budva, some 45 minutes from Podgorica to see this place where some (only some) shots were taken for the Casino. I just learned that most of shots, including the palaces were from Czech Republic...I will try and target thisfor my next destination (I wonder how?). Ok lang ang Budva. Beach place in the Med. Plenty of nice ladies from Europe and Russia. As they are just beginning the summer, gee everyone is rushing to the beach to be "seen".

Ganda ditto P're. Today, at 9:00 I will meet the government officials (one deputy Minister) to discuss the job of the Ombudsperson for the Private Sector and how much they will cost....I hope that I can make some convincing statements...Hugsssss muna to you and everyone else who cares...he, he, he. Bakasyon kayo rito...

Ed Canela

PS

Balik ako sa Vienna, Austria bukas ng hapon and then fly to Tel Aviv (Jerusaleem, correct spelling to!) on Monday am for ten days. Here I would need everyone's prayers....shalom!

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From the web:

http://www.montenegro-visit.org/

WHERE IS MONTENEGRO ?

Exotic landscapes are not always distant and hidden. In the heart of the Mediterranean, separated from Italy by the Adriatic sea , this small country is waiting for you. This little known country is only an hour flight from Rome or Budapest , one hour and a half from Zurich , and then your Montenegrin adventure can begin.

WHY MONTENEGRO ?

Come to escape the tempo of the country contemporary lifestyle and enjoy the natural beauty.

Make the most of your time and come to enjoy an abundance of experiences. Feel the adrenaline surge while rafting down the Canyon of the Tara river, the deepest canyon in Europe . Enjoy in the virgin beauty of Biogradska gora, the last virgin forest in Europe. Feel the beat of arcadian life in Kotor Bay, the southernmost fjord in the world, and something wonderful happen to you.

You can choose to explore one of the 117 sandy beaches on the Adriatic sea, renaissance coastal towns or peaceful mountain scenes beside glacial lakes.

Discover a part of the undiscovered, on which the unique seductiveness of Montenegro rests, when conquering the irresistible peaks of Durmitor mountain.

Cruise along the largest lake and the biggest bird reservation in Europe - Skadar Lake. Experience the special dimension found in the particular combination of ethnics and aesthetics which are the soul of Montenegro.

Podgorica, situated on the banks of six rivers, is developing the characteristics of a modern European city. It is the metropolitan and administrative center of Montenegro. After looking at its new buildings, a visitor may think the city has just appeared on the banks of the Moraca, Ribnica, Zeta, Sitnica, Mareza and Cijevna rivers. Behind the modern city you can easily notice the signs of a long tradition. Just walk down any street in the city center, like Hercegovacka Street.


Two thousand years ago, at the mouth of the rivers Ribnica and Moraca, there was the Illyrian and Roman town of Birziminium. Where the Zeta river merges with the Moraca river lies the remains of beautiful Duklja, an attractive archeological excavation site. In 1326 Podgorica was named after the hill Gorica, which was settled in the north part of the city. From 1946 until 1990 it was officially called Titograd. One sees the best picture of old Podgorica while visiting the settlement of Varos. It is dominated by the high stone Sat-kula (Clock-tower), which is like a lighthouse and is another symbol of the city.


Podgorica is located at 44 meters above sea level, and only a hundred kilometers away from the famous coast resorts and the very attractive winter tourist center on Bjelasica. In only a two-hour drive, water skiing can be replaced by skiing on snow! Not far away from the city is Scadar lake, which together with the sunny Zetska valley is a real garden of heaven. The climate provides excellent wines, like Vranac and Procorden, as well as the excellent rakija or grape brandy, called “water of life”.


Comfortable guest accommodations include the hotels "Crna Gora”, “Podgorica”, “Ljubovic” and “Premier Montenegro”, as well as numerous small, private hotels in and near the town. As an open trade center, Podgorica offers a large variety of first-class imported clothes, primarily from Italy. While shopping you can visit some of the restaurants in Podgorica where you can try some of the traditional meals. You can also visit one of the galleries, theaters, museums, and archives. In a city of 169 100 people, a visitor can quickly feel the hospitality of this pro-European metropolis.