Dihovo Dreams . . .

Back again to bring you a bit more of our own, private, MAK.  We want to show you the little mountain village of Dihovo.   This old stone village is in western MAK, and sits just outside of a national park.  It is home to about 250 friendly souls, and we love to visit to relax, hike in the mountains, wade in the cold, clear creek, talk to anyone that wants to talk - which is everyone - - so here you go for your own visit;

 At first, some are a bit suspicious - -    but then everybody comes running to see you . . .

 . . . everybody!  And some try and eat your gloves.

You get to see the beauty of this old village, and every turn brings the beauty of life here into a different focus.

Table flowers just past the gate

A baba makes a run for spring water

Most of the buildings are stone, this is a barn and shed.  Some buildings still have the original old slate stone roofs as well.  Still a long life ahead for these places - that have already seen much.  

The views are a mix of history and harmony    with nature.  

 One of two churches, the other one is a 40 minute walk up the mountain.  If you don't have it in you, the village also has two small chapels.  The church's "big boss" rings the bell apparently whenever he wants.   If you are lucky, the big boss invites you into the shed for a 10AM rakija break,









Nastravia!

Big Boss

Excellent stonework makes good lines

The small river that runs through town, cools you down plenty on a hot day, or after too much of the big boss' rakia

Back in the Yugoslav days, a swimming pool was built in the nearby woods, fed from the cold, cold, creek.  Abandoned now, due perhaps to strange design, and  the cold, cold water.  Or, you can climb Baba Mountain for a look back down the valley for an uplifting experience, with friends

Peace Corps Volunteers Scott and Robert, and us

Wine season apparently done . . .

Alice at the Inn

So come anytime and ring in the new year or even the old year - all pretty much the same.  If you want to visit, let us know - we know people who will leave the light on for 'ya.   Al