Dubrovnik
June 25, 2009
Old City
It’s not that I don’t like Dubrovnik. It’s just that everywhere I go in this town, I feel like thousands of people have come before me, and taken the exact same photograph.
On the one hand, I can’t blame them – there are some good photos to be had here.
View of coast
On the other hand, having so many people around can get annoying.
Especially when we are going down stairs
I’m glad I came here. But I’m glad that I decided to squeeze in all my city and research time into 24 hours so that I have more time to spend in Montenegro, where I head tomorrow.
Highlights from Sarajevo
June 25, 2009
My postcards home all start with “You guys have to come here.”
Well, this time I really mean it. This city is not to be missed.
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- Emperor’s Mosque
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- Sarajevo Streets
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- At the Market – of course!
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- View of Sarajevo from hostel
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- Sebilj Water Fountain and center of city
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- Sarajevo Streets
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- Bridge over Miljacka River
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- Graveyard by hostel – 90% of tombstones from 1992-5
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- Persian Rug in Husrev Bey’s Mosque
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- Tay with tray of Bosnian Coffee
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- On the train to Mostar
The Bosnian Spirit
June 25, 2009
Mostar is known for its Stari Most that spans the length of the town’s river. I confess, I never saw it. Nor did I wander through the old town, or into any of the churches or mosques there.
What I did do was hop on a hostel tour that took us through the land around Mostar and the region of Hercegovena. 13th century fortresses, amazing waterfalls, a quiet monestary that holds the soul of the land.
The message of the tour was that the soul of the land is alive, as is the Bosnian spirit. Despite the horrors of 15 years ago that continue to haunt people today, despite the frustration with poor living standards and little employment opportunity, the people are still among the best I have ever met.
I left Bosnia this morning with a heaviness in my heart. I could have stayed longer. Someday I will go back.
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- Tired backpackers at the end of a 14-hour tour
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- The fortress – 13th century
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- Waterfalls outside of Mostar
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- Bosnia looks a lot like Colorado
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- Sunset on the river
