Bosnia

More Sarajevo and the countryside of Bosnia

The old town area of Sarajevo reminded us of Turkey.

The markets

The mosques

Flowers growing everywhere

Sidewalk cafes

We stayed in Llidza, a suburb of Sarajevo.

We took the tram into the city. The tram system is one of the oldest in Europe. The ride took about an hour to go a little more than 9 km.

We had dinner at the campground restaurant.

The food was very good, but the portions were huge.

From Sarajevo we drove to the town of Dubrun. We had recommended GPS coordinates for a church on top of a hill. Our parking spot for the night had a fabulous view.

We met the caretaker the next morning. We went to his house for coffee. He spoke no English and we don't know any Bosnian. With the help of Google Search, Google Translate, and a phone call to the caretaker's cousin, we learned a few things about each other. We enjoyed our visit very much.

Views of the Bosnian countryside.

Pedestrian Bridge over the Drina River.

Near the Serbian boarder.

Bosnia

Bosnia

I am glad we visited Bosnia now. It is a poor country showing its past of communism and more recently war, but it also has signs of recovery. This time of year the rugged countryside is green with wild flowers blooming everywhere. It is beautiful. The people are friendly. We really enjoyed it.

Mostar

Mostar is famous for its old stone bridge over the Neretva River.

Old town streets are lined with tourist shops.

We visited the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque.

And climbed up to the top of the minaret.

Views of the bridge.

The bridge was packed with tourists.

Sarajevo

Sarajevo is wonderful. It is a city with a mix of war damage and rebuilding, of very old, very new, and lots of graffiti.

Views of the city.

2 of the many bridges over the Miljacka River.

Signs of war - bullet holes cover buildings in Sniper Alley.

The Sarajevo Rose - a mortar shell scar are on the streets and buildings. 

Graffiti is everywhere.