bosnia

Ashly and I Just spent a few days in Croatia on the island of Korčula. Swam in the Adriatic, ate seafood, and rented a scooter to tour around the island. We found a nice sandy beach where we spent the day in the sun.

To get back to the mainland we had to take a passenger ferry to another Croatian island. Then a bus to the other side of the island. Then a car ferry to mainland Croatia. Then we caught the train from Ploče to Mostar in Bosnia and Hercegovina. It was virtually destroyed during the 90's but the old town center has been totally restored and is full of stone streets with inlaid designs and bars, restaurants and cafes. But there are still remains of buildings all over Bosnia that just stand empty with trees growing on the inside and signs telling you to stay away as they are off limits because they could still be structurally unsound.

Early this morning we rode into Sarajevo taking the train, which climbed the mountains making U-shaped turns while winding upward above the valley below. The same is true of buildings in Sarajevo. Food is great but I don't think I could eat like this forever. Been eating ćevapi (little grilled sausages sometimes served in a pita-type bread with onions and you can get it filled with a creamy white cheese too) just about every day. Basically, if you're a vegetarian, you're hard pressed for options in Bosnia... and vegans, they're screwed.