A Day Trip to Bosnia

It occurred to me recently, while my Dad was begging me not to take a trip to Ukraine, that if you have even the slightest desire to go someplace, and it's not on the state department's danger list, you have to jump on it while you can because who knows what war or epidemic will be next (I'm looking at you Ebola)!  

That is what brought me and Eric to Bosnia this weekend. Just 20 years ago it was involved in a pretty brutal civil war and now the effects of the war are still apparent but it's also extremely charming  and extremely Eastern European feeling. And now it's so safe that my Dad just says BE CAREFUL!!!! And Eric just says WATCH OUT FOR LANDMINES!! 

That's me being careful and watching out for landmines...

There were lots of signs like this throughout Mostar. 

Still lots of destroyed buildings and bullet holes.

Because we were only here for a day we wanted to go all out with our only meal, Bosnia-style.  We may have over done it, if that's even possible...

Who knew Bosnia had great beer?

And great cheese...

Polenta with cream and cheese. 

Some of the best baklava I've ever had. Bosnia is also extremely cheap. All that food for only €26.

 

There is also great souvenir shopping in Mostar.

 

 

Note however that Bosnia is NOT for kissing!! Still, I highly recommend it for all that great cheese.

 

Also no German Shepards or bathing suits allowed.