Funny car plates.6249 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.6076 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.2394 views
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Layers of rock.1700 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.1278 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.975 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.681 views
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Baščaršija.680 views
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Crystal clear waters.652 views
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The beach.521 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.498 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.486 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.483 views
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A little girl jumping.481 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.472 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.457 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.454 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.448 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.443 views
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Viganj at night.443 views
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Viganj at night.442 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.437 views
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That was close. :)437 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.434 views
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Last rays.432 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.432 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.429 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...423 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.423 views
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Viganj at night.422 views
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The ferry was rather small.421 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...420 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.419 views
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Grey, green and white.418 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.417 views
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Island Korčula.416 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.415 views
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Resting and waiting.414 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.413 views
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The beach.413 views
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Framed by vegetation.413 views
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Creamy cloud.412 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.412 views
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After sunset.412 views
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A windsurf in the sea.410 views
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The town of Korčula.410 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...410 views
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The beach.410 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.409 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.409 views
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Island Korčula.408 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.408 views
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Walking on the pier.407 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.407 views
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Sunset.405 views
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The surf and the sea.405 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.403 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.402 views
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Making a turn.400 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.400 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.400 views
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White shutters.400 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...399 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.399 views
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Sweet light.398 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.398 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.396 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.395 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.394 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.394 views
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Waterskiing.394 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.392 views
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Grasses and a chapel.387 views
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Waves in the sunset.387 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.384 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.384 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 383 views
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It was really that red.377 views
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Rocks and pines.373 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.370 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)366 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.363 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.363 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.361 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)358 views
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Coming home.357 views
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Red roofs.357 views
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After sunset.356 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.356 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.356 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!352 views
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On the pier.352 views
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After sunset.349 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.348 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.348 views
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After sunset.348 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.347 views
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Picturesque alley.347 views
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Not suitable for bikes!346 views
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Harbor.344 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.344 views
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Waterskiing.343 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)341 views
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A family on a boat.340 views
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Town beach.339 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.339 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.338 views
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A sailboat with no sails.336 views
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Dark clouds over the town.335 views
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Town beach.330 views
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Sea front with private beaches.330 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.328 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.327 views
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Typical headstones.295 views
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The Old Bridge at night.291 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.238 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.230 views
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Baščaršija.229 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.226 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.221 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.216 views
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Colorful houses.215 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.212 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.212 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.211 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.211 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.211 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.210 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.210 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.209 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.209 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.209 views
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A sad sight.209 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.208 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.207 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.206 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.206 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.204 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.204 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.202 views
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Sad remnants of the war.201 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.201 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.201 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.200 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.200 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.200 views
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In front of the mosque.200 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.200 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.200 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.199 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.198 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.198 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.198 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.197 views
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The houses in the vicinity.197 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.195 views
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Cobbled and steep.193 views
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A common sight.193 views
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More holes.193 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.193 views
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Local craft.192 views
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A minaret and a tower.192 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.185 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.183 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.183 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.182 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.182 views
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The minaret.181 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!180 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.180 views
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The waterfall.178 views
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We were the only visitors around.173 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.173 views
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There is also a museum.172 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.170 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.169 views
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