ORGANICS

Glorious sunshine again. I cannot credit how good the weather has been and am grateful for it.

Our current accommodation,  Maksimilian Guest House is wonderful and if you get to Osijek be sure to stay here in the spacious comfortable surroundings.  I haven't seen the attic rooms but we have two rooms and a bathroom.. Such luxury.

And the best was yet to come.  Our host's father in law provided our additional transport today as we didn't all fit in the van.

We took turns riding in this classic 1970 Mercedes and loved it.  Flag's flying, waving to the cheering hordes, such a treat.  Straight to the prestigious Lippizana farm which was also wonderful. Onto the local cathedral,  then borek and coffee under umbrellas in the main street, noting the stork nest in a chimney at the end of the street.

A real highlight after dropping in to Tito's Villa in the nearby Park (stripped bare at the end of the war)  was having lunch and a tour of a local organic farm. Goran started the farm seven years ago on land that had lain idle for many years and everything they produce is delicious.  While we enjoyed seeing all these dear little pigl et ts running around having a good time,  we also enjoyed some of the best pork stew and salamis that I have ever had.  Even the grain for the wonderful trading bread was grown onsite. Fantastic, and good wine too.

A nap after that and a walk to a late dinner at a floating restaurant capped off another good day.