Primošten’s local rhythms

October 5, 2011

in Croatia,Travels

adriatic sea boat

The boat painter.

Heading home.One of the nicest things about being in a very small town for a few days is that I’m recognizing the locals. There’s the group of women who meet every morning on the sunny side of the island for a swim and a chat. Then there’s the stooped old man who walks around town with a string of garlic and a big round of local cheese wrapped in wax, with more in his backpack, to sell. And then there’s the man at the market who greets me every day and goes into what I think is some long explanation of the fruit I should buy, but of course I don’t know for sure as all I can manage in Croatian is a simple dobar danor hello and dovidenja or goodbye.

olives

I wasn't sure what these were until Jane filled me in: they're greengages – a type of small plum – that are sweet, juicy and delicious.

market in primosten

Primošten market options.

{ 2 comments }

1 janerowena October 6, 2011 at 11:39

The green fruits are greengages, a type of small plum, very sweet and juicy and delicious. Not such a ‘wine’ taste to them.

2 Sandra October 6, 2011 at 14:12

Thanks for letting me know Jane. I will have to try some!

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