~ Croatia, Split ~
Wednesday
September 9
1:43 PM
Marija is making her way through a maze of streets while checking her location on the GPS with her phone.
She is grateful that the buildings are tall and close together, providing shade from the heat of the early September sun. But the air is hot, and she is sweating even while walking slowly, away from direct sunlight.
Marija stopped at the end of a narrow alley filled with shops. After a second of hesitation, she entered a small whimsical bar with poor lighting and local rock-pop music setting up the mood.
It's early afternoon, so not many patrons are present. Marija read the reviews, and it says that this place is packed in the evening. What they didn't say online is that the bar does not have an air conditioner. She will get a drink with ice to cool off.
