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.

il grande viaggio dell'europa del sud-est

I just realized yesterday that school is finished in 2 short weeks. I can't believe it. The time has flown by. But lately I've been spending countless hours planning my immense and intense summer vacation through South Eastern Europe. Click on the map to follow our route.

I am unbelievably excited for the beautiful places I will see... more than any city, church, mosque, monument, museum, ruin, statue, or archaeological site, I am thrilled for the amazing beauty of the places I will be experiencing. Oh yeah, and of course the local food, wine and beer as well. I have big plans for activities outdoors in the mountains and rivers or on the beaches and in the ocean. I will let you in on the adventures once they happen.

But before I get ahead of myself, I have a spectacular 10 days planned in Sardegna with Nick and Kris in the beginning of June. Andiamo ragazzi!!!