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| Sarajevo, kiosks selling metal works |
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| Sarajevo, main Mosque and fountain |
We had to go back to Dubrovnik after only a week in Branko's family 'village'. Daniella, Branko's second cousin, kindly lent us her car for the journey - which made a huge difference logistically. The week in Dubrovnik was spent in and out of the immigration, police and insurance offices, an experience, but boring in the retelling,.
We also spent time with our friends Helmut and Monika from S.V. Maren, watching a road rally, eating pizza, drinking beer, swimming in the pool and enjoying their company. Soon all papers were signed and secret police visited (OK not so secret.) Time to drive back to the village.
The quickest way to get to and from the village from Dubrovnik is via Bosnia. So off we went, but this time decided to spend a night in Sarajevo - it was just a short detour off the main highway and I had heard it was lovely...hmmmmm.
The drive through the Bosnian countryside is stunning and we all enjoyed it, Sophie included. As we entered the outskirts of Sarajevo, we were surprised at the number of cars, trams, lack of trees, or any beauty - and the pollution we thought first it was fog...but it was not. We joined the trail of cars, buses and trucks into the city - and fortunately found our apartment with very little difficulty. Unpacked, set Sophie up in the room and then we left to visit the city center. Luckily, our apartment was only a few blocks away from the major sights - and after a few wrong turns, a beer and some sightseeing we found the market kiosks - which is quite nice. A number of streets, where no vehicles are allowed, only footpaths, that snake around traditional Bosnian kiosks (made of wood) with vendors selling, t-shirts, Turkish coffee, metal objects, copper tooling, jewellery and pastries - my kind of place!
We also made a pact that we would NOT get any speeding, parking or any other kind of ticket to support the Bosnian police - and Yahoo, we were successful. Although the drive did seem extra slow, going the speed limit.
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| Along the highway to Sarajevo |
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| Bosnian highway - sure beats the 401 |
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| For Guy, Bosnian beer |
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| Sarajevo, market kiosks |
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| Yes that is our road map, Sophie, wake up! |
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| Enroute to Mostar |
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| Bosnian highway views |
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| Damn,, can't that hay go any faster? |
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| The mechanics, in Sarajevo |
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| Spoons , Sarajevo market |
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