Visit by the police

I have been in the country for only two weeks and I already had police come to my place. It is not as bad as it sounds. The police is required to come to my place to confirm that I live here so that I can get my "certification of residency", which is needed for all other documents.

I am actually surprised that they came this quickly. Maybe it had something to do with me going to the police station yesterday and begging them to come soon?!!! :-) I really did not expect them to come when they did. They came around 7pm today. In Croatia, today was a holiday so they really took me by surprise when they rang the doorbell. Actually, it rang the intercom phone so it sounded like a phone ringing. I almost did not answer their ring because I was watching a movie and trying to take it easy for the evening.

When I heard them say "Police", I jumped and quickly let them in. An older man and a younger lady. The older man would have been a formidable poker player. The younger lady kept smirking when I talked as she could tell I was using wrong words. People here tell me I sound American. Oh well, at least they can understand me.

Anyways, the police took the information they needed, then they went next door and talked to my neighbour! They also told me that they have to talk to the owner of the apartment, who lives in Split. I really do think they get paid by the hour. :-) It's good work if you can get it.

Well folks, I will be going dark (no internet) over the next few days. That means no blogging until next week. Hope you all have a great weekend, I know I will!