Funny car plates.6224 views
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One day we went to a deserted beach a few kilometers from Viganj that is only accessible via a steep path down the slope from the road.6031 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.2362 views
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Layers of rock.1671 views
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While the countryside is gorgeous, many houses that were damaged in the war have not been rebuilt and often there is nobody left to live in them as so many people were killed or moved away.1253 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.937 views
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Baščaršija.655 views
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Our journey began in the wee hours and by mid-morning we reached the coast near Makarska where the road crosses a mountain ridge and descends to the sea.638 views
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Crystal clear waters.606 views
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The beach.474 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.463 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.446 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.440 views
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A little girl jumping.439 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.423 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.422 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.405 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.404 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.401 views
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Viganj at night.400 views
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Last rays.397 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.393 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.393 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.393 views
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Viganj at night.391 views
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That was close. :)390 views
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Grey, green and white.389 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.388 views
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After sunset.383 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...381 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...380 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.380 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.379 views
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Framed by vegetation.379 views
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Viganj at night.378 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.376 views
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The ferry was rather small.375 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.374 views
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Island Korčula.373 views
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The beach.373 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.373 views
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Resting and waiting.370 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.369 views
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Island Korčula.369 views
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Creamy cloud.369 views
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The beach.369 views
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A windsurf in the sea.368 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.367 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.366 views
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White shutters.366 views
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Sunset.365 views
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The town of Korčula.364 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.364 views
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The surf and the sea.363 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.363 views
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... and after a short downpour rushed to the beach, which was already glowing in the late-afternoon, after-rain light.362 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.362 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...362 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.362 views
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Walking on the pier.361 views
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There is a road that ascends the hills above Viganj and offers great views over the coast and Island Korčula across the channel. The land jutting into the sea on the left is our beach.360 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.360 views
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Waterskiing.360 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.358 views
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Gazi Husrev-beg's Mosque is a quiet, shady place where you can rest after a long day of trudging around the city.357 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...356 views
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Sweet light.354 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.353 views
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Making a turn.353 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.353 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.353 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.351 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.349 views
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Grasses and a chapel.347 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 346 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.344 views
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Waves in the sunset.344 views
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It was really that red.339 views
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One day we drove to the village of Lovište at the very end of the peninsula. The sunset was really that red.336 views
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Rocks and pines.336 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.329 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.328 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)327 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.325 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)322 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.322 views
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Red roofs.322 views
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On the pier.321 views
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Another village for another late afternoon excursion. This time it was Žuljana. The coast was quite rugged here, too, and beautiful just the same.320 views
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Coming home.320 views
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After sunset.319 views
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After sunset.315 views
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The water in the harbor is unusually green. It was funny seeing a few locals fishing on the main pier!314 views
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Picturesque alley.312 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.311 views
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View from the restaurant terrace where we ate dinner. I literally didn't have to get up from the chair to take this photo.310 views
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Not suitable for bikes!309 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.308 views
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Town beach.307 views
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After sunset.307 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)307 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.307 views
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Harbor.303 views
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A sailboat with no sails.303 views
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A family on a boat.303 views
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Waterskiing.303 views
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Orebić is the main town of the Pelješac peninsula and is dominated by a mountain called Sv. Ilija. One day the peak was shrouded in a strange-looking cloud.302 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.302 views
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The coast beyond Lovište is not really suitable for swimming as the rocks are rugged and it's difficult to get into the water.301 views
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Dark clouds over the town.299 views
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Sea front with private beaches.297 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.294 views
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Town beach.291 views
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Typical headstones.265 views
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The Old Bridge at night.261 views
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Old Bridge is Mostar's most famous monument. Built in the 16th century, it was destroyed in the war in 1993 but was later reconstructed and now it's visited by many tourists every year.216 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.205 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.197 views
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Baščaršija.196 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.194 views
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Built in 1531, the mosque is considered the most important Islamic structure in BiH and one of the world's finest examples of Ottoman architecture.189 views
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Colorful houses.187 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.185 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.185 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.184 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.184 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.184 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.183 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.183 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.183 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.182 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.181 views
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A steep street that leads to one of the city cemeteries took some effort to climb in the summer heat.181 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.180 views
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A sad sight.180 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.178 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.177 views
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On the bridge local boys collect money from the tourists and then perform a 20-meter dive into the river.176 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.176 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.175 views
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In such heat nothing beats a cold beer - if you can get one! In Muslim-run restaurants and bars alcoholic beverages are not served.174 views
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Sad remnants of the war.174 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.174 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.173 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.173 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.173 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.173 views
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In front of the mosque.172 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.172 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.171 views
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The houses in the vicinity.171 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.170 views
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One of the most dramatic things to see in Sarajevo is Tunel, a tunnel which was dug from the cellar of one house in the suburbs under the airport runway and was used to transport people and supplies to the besieged city.170 views
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A common sight.170 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.169 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.168 views
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Local craft.168 views
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The narrow alleys are normally full of tourists, but that day was probably just too hot for most people to wander around.167 views
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Cobbled and steep.166 views
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More holes.164 views
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A minaret and a tower.163 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.162 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.159 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.159 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.158 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.154 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!153 views
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The minaret.152 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.152 views
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The waterfall.149 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.147 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.146 views
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We were the only visitors around.145 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.144 views
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There is also a museum.143 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.141 views
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