Mostar is a somewhat schizophrenic town. It is here that east meets west, jowl by jowl. The prayer calling muslims to the mosque is matched by the sound of church bells calling the faithful to the Catholic Church. In a single line of sight one sees a minaret with a huge white cross behind it. … Continue reading Mostar Up Close
Abroad
Back in 2013 this blog started its life as 55 Days with Gwen – the story of two months travelling the Balkans with our good friends Jay and Waddy.
Since then, it has grown to include much more.
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Day Trip from Mostar
Rain is forecast, but the day dawns bright and sunny, so we decide on a tour of the countryside around Mostar while the going is good. Our guide, Admir, makes himself available at short notice, and we set off for Blagaj. This was the seat of a Hercegovinian ruler, Herceg meaning Duke in English. The … Continue reading Day Trip from Mostar
Train whistle blowing – Sarajevo to Mostar
We have two choices today, to take the train or the bus from Sarajevo to Mostar. We choose the train, as the view through the mountains and alongside the Neretva River are spectacular, so we are told. However there are only two trains a day, around 7am and 7pm. None of us can get enthusiastic about an early … Continue reading Train whistle blowing – Sarajevo to Mostar
GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree 