Katastrofa!!!!

Last night I tell Tim  how deserted and quiet our little street is.   This morning,  Julia and I awaken to the sound of machinery and the smell of smoke.   This is the scene just outside our gate on the adjoining property.    A new neighbor from Zagreb has begin building a three story apartment next to our house and blocking some of our sky. (Maybe good in summer?)  So I suppose we will see construction at our gate for the remainder of our stay. ...

Well,  we have been expecting this for about two years.

Ps.  First casualty, a lovely little orange tree probably damaged or killed. ....