Friday night, I went out for supper with my cousin and was surprised to see the streets and cafes deserted around 7:30 pm. This is not what I expected from Croatians as I thought they partied a lot. My cousin then clued me in that people start going out around 10 pm and stay out until 3-4 am. Sure enough, when were were walking back around 10 pm, the streets were full with people. Everyone was out in cafes, smoking, drinking coffee and people-watching.
I've been told that Croatian women don't leave the house without prettying themselves up. Everyone looks like they just walked off a fashion runway. Those big glasses that make you look like an insect are popular here.
Croatian men go for a serious face/tough look. You won't find many metrosexuals here. :-)
There are a lot of young people downtown because of high concentration of high schools and universities. I keep thinking, "Where are all their middle-aged people?" They primarily leave in the suburbs or don't bother going out to popular places.
I am off to another festa (party) today, to see another cousin that I have not seen for over two years.
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Middle aged people are stuck at home with their kids :-)
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