Our expedition across the former Yugoslavian countries also included crossing the borders into Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
We visited Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina: (See the bridge diver in the below photo?)
This area was a war zone from 1992 to 1995. This war was more complex and destructive because it was between three ethically based parties. Many buildings have not been rebuilt or still have bullet holes.
War was more apparent here than the other cities we visited. Tombstones showing deaths in 1993 were scattered throughout the city.
The beautiful town bridge was destroyed during the war and reconstructed in 2004.
Mostar also had more buildings which I thought looked 'communist'.
Reminders of the past are everywhere in Mostar, which makes it alluring.
Our fourth and final country of this trip was Montenegro. By vote (so more peacefully), Montenegro became a country in 2006. We drove along the coast and stopped in the city of Kotor.
Kotor is an old port and fort protected by mountains and water. And in our true fashion, we decided to climb to the best view.
View down on the Bay of Kotor and our cruise ship friends:
We couldn't pass by the Cats Museum without stopping.
We visited Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina: (See the bridge diver in the below photo?)
This area was a war zone from 1992 to 1995. This war was more complex and destructive because it was between three ethically based parties. Many buildings have not been rebuilt or still have bullet holes.
War was more apparent here than the other cities we visited. Tombstones showing deaths in 1993 were scattered throughout the city.
The beautiful town bridge was destroyed during the war and reconstructed in 2004.
Mostar also had more buildings which I thought looked 'communist'.
Reminders of the past are everywhere in Mostar, which makes it alluring.
Our fourth and final country of this trip was Montenegro. By vote (so more peacefully), Montenegro became a country in 2006. We drove along the coast and stopped in the city of Kotor.
Kotor is an old port and fort protected by mountains and water. And in our true fashion, we decided to climb to the best view.
View down on the Bay of Kotor and our cruise ship friends:
We couldn't pass by the Cats Museum without stopping.
We enjoyed our two weeks through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. It was a good mix of nature, history, and beach time.
Happy birthday Megan. Happy birthday Mom. You are both amazing people and I will happily celebrate you!
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