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
Bosnia-Hercegovina
Happy Birthday to me! More Stories from Sarajevo
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
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
The Reluctant Retiree 