3 Serpentine Road

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Theroad climbs steadily with a couple of opportunities to stop and take a photo, and with no one before or behind us we did just that. But the first big photo op is at numbered switchback #10 where you get a terrific look down onto Kotor.

At switchback #13 look for the empty vine covered building along the road. This was an old customs house that was on the former border between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Kingdom of Montenegro.

Cetinje was once the capital of Montenegro and has some sites of interest to some tourists. We strolled around, dropped in at the Serbian Orthodox Monastery for a look and ended up whiling away some time at a bustling shady caf in the little town square.

Perfect lunch spot with super friendly wait staff, the fog was just descending on the Bay of Kotor as we got our view table outside and ordered some of the local Njeguški pršut (like prosciutto) and a local wine.

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In the first situation, I was able to drive on a narrow path of the serpentine road because my family members made me believe I could do it. And I did. There was no turnaround or return option as I had to drive one way only. For me, it became a test of my driving skills but also a trial of my attention, observation, and analysis of the road itself. My goal was to get to the destination safely. I probably was the slowest driver as, where allowed, many other drivers passed by me and accelerated forward.

In the second situation, I appreciated our driver who skillfully navigated hills in the mountains in Turkey. I had no choice but rely on this, seemingly at ease, driver having heart ache at every sharp turn, narrow passage, or continuous elevation. I also monitored whether he kept his eyes on the road, pushed brake pedal to slow down before a turn, and what steering wheel's turning angle was. Every movement meant to me a lot as I was looking for signs of his skillfulness to deliver me to a final destination safely.

People often appreciate our skills when a critical situation presents itself and our expertise saves it. Most day-to-day responsibilities and tasks we do at work seem to us and our managers as routine and mundane. And this practice of repetition, incremental improvement and situational feedback converts and sharpens our skills more and deeper. We do need hardship, stress, emergency, and pressing deadlines (whatever wakes you up at night) to reinvigorate our abilities, become aware of competency gaps or jump start latent talents. But doing our job to the best of our abilities one and every day allows us taking a step closer to reach our goals and makes our mastery grow.

Relieved to hit a larger paved road, we continued towards the small village of Crnojevića. The weather was brilliant, and we spontaneously decided to opt for a short boat tour along the river. It was mid-week and near the end of the season, and we were pleased that we had the boat all to ourselves.

We arrived late in the afternoon and followed our GPS directions into the city and were totally surprised when our route turned into a pedestrian only boulevard after 5 PM, with families pushing strollers down the center of the avenue and waving frantically to make us aware of our mistake. Without difficulty we quickly corrected our error. Having the freedom to roam is wonderful with a rental car, the only drawback really is parking. And finding an affordable, convenient hotel in a city with free parking is a challenge. The three-star, business class Hotel Kerber fit the bill, though finding the parking lot required that the receptionist walk us out the back door and point to the parking entrance under a building on the block behind the hotel.

To this day, the artist has chosen to remain anonymous. The architect, Dr. Predrag Ristic, is credited with building 100 orthodox churches, and took inspiration for the exterior of the church from the medieval design of the Cathedral of St. Tryphon in Kotor, with its prominent arched entry way and twin towers.

We planned on being along the Adriatic coast for sunset, but still had plenty of time for a stop in the lakeside village of Virpazar, which is a popular point for boat tours of Skadar Lake National Park. The small town had a wonderful ambience with umbrellaed restaurants, streets full of people, colorful boats tied up along its quay. A dramatic memorial to the liberation partisans of WWII anchored the waterfront, with Besac Castle rising above it in the distance. The castle is a short distance from town and has splendid views of Lake Skadar.

We continued along the lake road towards the small historic village of Godinje with its ancient, cojoined stone houses set on the mountainside. The village is unique because each home has an underground passage connecting it to its neighbors. This was developed to defend the village from Ottoman raiders. The tunneling system was so extensive that townspeople could go from one end of the village to the other without being seen by their enemy. There are many small vineyards in this region, featuring wines vinted from the native-to-Montenegro Vranac grape varietal. Some wineries offer tastings along with food. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on the weekends. Unfortunately, we did not have time to linger longer, but we did purchase homemade grape brandy from a woman selling it from a small roadside stand in front of her home.

On the beach, workers were digging the umbrella anchors out of the sand as others rowed into the ocean to retrieve the string buoys that defined the swimming area. Offshore the crew of a sailboat was pulling anchor in preperation to set sail. It was officially the end of the summer season and time for us to be moving on. We got our swim in just in time.

Hine, C. G. (1914) History and legend of Howard avenue and the Serpentine road, Grymes Hill, Staten Island. [New York?: Priv. print., Hines brothers printery] [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress,

Hine, C. G. History and legend of Howard avenue and the Serpentine road, Grymes Hill, Staten Island. [New York?: Priv. print., Hines brothers printery, 1914] Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, .

In the 1880s, the city built Army Street and Precita creek was redirected into a sewer (one that is supposed to be replaced next year). By the 1890s, as Eric previously mentioned, Serpentine Ave turned into a legal quagmire as it never really was a legal road. Whoops!

So my understanding is that serpentine is a type of rock that is or was plentiful in San Francisco, that Potrero Hill (or one of the Potrero hills) was composed of it. And that it is also the official rock of California.

Does any body have any more thoughts on it, and what serpentine was used for after portions of the hill/s were leveled?

Howard Street south of Duboce became South Van Ness because the area around 3rd and Howard pre-Moscone was one of the worst slums in San Francisco, which gave Howard Street a bad name. The good citizens of Howard Street in the Mission District wanted to dissociate themselves from the unseemely reference, so they petitioned to change the name of the street to South Van Ness, because Van Ness had a better rep.

The City quickly closed Serpentine Rd to motor vehicles, giving residents a chance to experience the street and enjoy the park in new ways. The space quickly filled with people walking their dogs, kids playing, and just generally made for a better park experience.

Then, after some temporary repairs to the wall in 2021, the City decided to open the road back up to motor vehicles, in the downhill direction only. They installed uphill flexpost protected bike lanes and downhill sharrows. The design was met with lukewarm reviews with walkers confined to a smaller space, bicyclists having trouble climbing the road around the sharp, steep curve, and drivers having trouble steering through the flexposts.

Enter the latest DOMI project where they are proposing to close Serpentine Dr to cars permanently, which we wholeheartedly support. In addition, they plan to restore the historic wall, bringing back the charm of the structure. These changes will also save the city money in the long run, as maintenance costs for Serpentine will drop dramatically. Remember, it was a repaving project that led to the wall being destroyed in the first place.

Hint: in the park in the village of Ivanova Korita it is worth to turn left, by the exit to the restaurant. From there, an interesting, narrow roads leads to the village Dolovi, where you can see buildings made of limestone. In the video above you can see it in the interval from 0:35 to 1:20. On the way there is virtually no traffic and it is very pleasant to ride. A few corners are really tight. Both the road and city Dolovi do not exist on the Google Maps, but you can localise them on the OpenStreetMap, which I have inserted below.

It is like driving on a serpentine type road twisting and turning over the sea. The curvy road dips and arches over the brutal waves of the Norwegian Sea that often crash over the pavement during storms.

The Askevgen viewpoint is a breath taking spot and you can spend hours standing there, looking at the infinite view ahead. The untreated, rusty steel gives the viewpoint a distinct character, and the green glass walls protect you from the ocean spray.

Forget about your music system, the sea will prove to be a song in itself. If you think that the waves lashing and crashing down the bridge is a noisy affair, imagine the peace and calm beneath this wonder.

Instantly appealing light-filled family home, well positioned on this most popular residential road in the heart of Sandymount, Dublin 4. Designed by Rockhill Interiors, 4 Serpentine Road offers bright well-proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 196 sq.m (2,110 sq.ft) and includes entrance porch leading through to a very attractive entrance hallway off which there is superb family accommodation. Instantly appealing light-filled family home, well positioned on this most popular residential road in the heart of Sandymount, Dublin 4. Designed by Rockhill Interiors, 4 Serpentine Road offers bright well-proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 196 sq.m (2,110 sq.ft) and includes entrance porch leading through to a very attractive entrance hallway off which there is superb family accommodation. To the rear of the property there is a very fine extended, open plan living space which runs the width of the house and includes a bespoke Michael Farrell kitchen together with the highest quality integrated appliances, and a beautiful stone feature island. There is a raised dining area overlooking the garden and this in turn leads through to a lovely living space with a media unit and feature gas fire. There is a separate reception room to the front with a fireplace, and on the opposite side of the hallway there is a spacious study / playroom. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a well-appointed utility room and guest w.c. At first floor level there are three bedrooms. The Master Suite comprises a generous double room together with a wardrobe area, and an excellent modern shower room. There are two further bedrooms at this level and a well-appointed family bathroom. The attic has been cleverly converted and is now a superb, spacious room with ensuite shower room and excellent under eaves storage. It is accessed via a staircase from the landing. To the rear, 4 Serpentine Road boasts a beautifully designed low-maintenance garden with patio and lawn which is accessed from the open plan kitchen / dining space, It is perfect for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining. There is an attractive feature wall, and the garden offers an excellent degree of privacy. To the front, there is a driveway providing good off-street parking. The property is very well presented and offers wonderful, versatile family accommodation with a lovely combination of both open plan accommodation, and the option of separate living space.

Serpentine Road is a highly regarded and much sought after location, minutes from Sandymount village with a good selection of upmarket shopping and dining facilities, and Sandymount Green within it is a lovely recreation space. Sandymount is a deservedly popular residential location due to its close proximity to the wonderful maritime amenities along Sandymount Strand and yet is easily accessible to all the amenities Dublin City Centre has to offer. Transport links are excellent, with the DART and several bus routes within minutes’ walk. There are many much sought after primary and secondary schools within the area also.

This is a superb opportunity to acquire a magnificent family home in one of the most desirable residential locations within Dublin 4

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