Today is my birthday. Our hotel room has a full length mirror. That's unfortunate. I step out of the shower naked and examine myself front and back. My body is like an ancient ruin. It was once a temple, but now bits are falling down at every opportunity. But! I do have my health, and … Continue reading Happy Birthday to me! More Stories from Sarajevo
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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A day in Sarajevo
From our second floor bedroom window we have an excellent view of the top of the mosque in the next street. The minaret is directly in front of me. On the first evening of our arrival I could detect movement in its upper reaches, and I imagine it was the muezzin who makes the call … Continue reading A day in Sarajevo
On the road again – Bus from Belgrade to Sarajevo
We are off to a good start for our trip to Sarajevo. Not only did we reach the coach in good time, we also managed to sit in the correct seats, quite by accident. It was not until a lady got on and sat by a stranger in the near empty bus, that it occurred … Continue reading On the road again – Bus from Belgrade to Sarajevo
GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree 