City at night

3rd blog in three days! Yay!

We had a really fun day today. We haven't been doing many social things since we've arrived. It's been busy. Work and obligations quickly piled up. Today, however, we made it to a birthday party. We were invited by one of Chris' acquaintances from class to attend her child's birthday party. The kid is Ivor's age and they already had a fun play date so we felt like going. I wasn't planning on it as Mia's naps usually interfere with afternoon activities but she cooperated well enough today so we all went together. It was really enjoyable to see such a great mix of people. I met the hosts, wife is Canadian, husband Croatian. They moved to Croatia about 8 months ago. Also met another couple, wife American, husband Croatian, that have been living in Croatia for about 3 years now. Also met another visiting Canadian. It was interesting to listen to conversations going on. Most people there (including the tiniest of kids) spoke both Croatian and English so the conversation kept switching between the two constantly. Also, they mentioned a number of other people from mixed marriages that they knew so hopefully we'll get to meet them as well.

Night falls early these days so it was already dark outside as we left the party. The street was so beautifully lit up with holiday decorations that we had to take a picture to share (click on images to enlarge) -- note the curious passerbys. :) How lovely. We'll have to do this again.