The surrounding area is really dilapidated.Dec 15, 2007
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.Dec 15, 2007
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.Dec 15, 2007
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A sad sight.Dec 15, 2007
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.Dec 15, 2007
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.Dec 15, 2007
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.Dec 15, 2007
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.Dec 15, 2007
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The waterfall.Dec 15, 2007
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.Dec 15, 2007
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!Dec 15, 2007
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.Dec 15, 2007
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There is also a museum.Dec 15, 2007
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We were the only visitors around.Dec 15, 2007
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The minaret.Dec 15, 2007
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A minaret and a tower.Dec 15, 2007
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.Dec 15, 2007
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.Dec 15, 2007
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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.Dec 15, 2007
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.Dec 15, 2007
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.Dec 15, 2007
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.Dec 15, 2007
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More holes.Dec 15, 2007
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A common sight.Dec 15, 2007
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.Dec 15, 2007
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.Dec 15, 2007
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No renovation has been done on most objects.Dec 15, 2007
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The houses in the vicinity.Dec 15, 2007
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It can be quite claustrophobic.Dec 15, 2007
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.Dec 15, 2007
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.Dec 15, 2007
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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.Dec 15, 2007
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.Dec 15, 2007
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.Dec 15, 2007
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.Dec 15, 2007
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.Dec 15, 2007
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Locals in front of the mosque.Dec 15, 2007
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Waterdrops in the sun.Dec 15, 2007
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Waterdrops in the sun.Dec 15, 2007
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In front of the mosque.Dec 15, 2007
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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.Dec 15, 2007
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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.Dec 15, 2007
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Baščaršija.Dec 15, 2007
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Funny car plates.Dec 15, 2007
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Baščaršija.Dec 15, 2007
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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.Dec 15, 2007
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Local craft.Dec 15, 2007
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.Dec 15, 2007
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.Dec 15, 2007
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.Dec 15, 2007
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Typical headstones.Dec 15, 2007
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.Dec 15, 2007
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Cobbled and steep.Dec 15, 2007
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A steep street that leads to one of the city cemeteries took some effort to climb in the summer heat.Dec 15, 2007
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The Old Bridge at night.Dec 14, 2007
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Sad remnants of the war.Dec 14, 2007
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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.Dec 14, 2007
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.Dec 14, 2007
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The old part of town with craft shops.Dec 14, 2007
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Colorful houses.Dec 14, 2007
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.Dec 14, 2007
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The bridge and last sun rays.Dec 14, 2007
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.Dec 14, 2007
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The steps can be pretty slippery.Dec 14, 2007
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On the bridge local boys collect money from the tourists and then perform a 20-meter dive into the river.Dec 14, 2007
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.Dec 14, 2007
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The Old Bridge from the river level.Dec 14, 2007
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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.Dec 14, 2007
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.Dec 14, 2007
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Not suitable for bikes!Sep 16, 2007
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.Sep 16, 2007
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Picturesque alley.Sep 16, 2007
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By the town walls in Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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Red roofs.Sep 16, 2007
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.Sep 16, 2007
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.Sep 16, 2007
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.Sep 16, 2007
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.Sep 16, 2007
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On the pier.Sep 16, 2007
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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.Sep 16, 2007
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Waterskiing.Sep 16, 2007
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Waterskiing.Sep 16, 2007
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Coming home.Sep 16, 2007
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A family on a boat.Sep 16, 2007
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)Sep 16, 2007
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Framed by vegetation.Sep 16, 2007
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.Sep 16, 2007
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A paradise for snorkelers.Sep 16, 2007
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.Sep 16, 2007
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)Sep 16, 2007
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Rocks and pines.Sep 16, 2007
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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.Sep 16, 2007
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.Sep 16, 2007
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After sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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After sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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After sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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After sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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Layers of rock.Sep 16, 2007
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.Sep 16, 2007
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)Sep 16, 2007
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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.Sep 16, 2007
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A sailboat with no sails.Sep 16, 2007
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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.Sep 16, 2007
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White shutters.Sep 16, 2007
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Dark clouds over the town.Sep 16, 2007
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Sea front with private beaches.Sep 16, 2007
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.Sep 16, 2007
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Town beach.Sep 16, 2007
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Town beach.Sep 16, 2007
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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Grey, green and white.Sep 16, 2007
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Harbor.Sep 16, 2007
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The water in the harbor is unusually green. It was funny seeing a few locals fishing on the main pier!Sep 16, 2007
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.Sep 16, 2007
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.Sep 16, 2007
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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.Sep 16, 2007
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Viganj at night.Sep 16, 2007
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Viganj at night.Sep 16, 2007
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Viganj at night.Sep 16, 2007
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.Sep 16, 2007
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.Sep 16, 2007
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Crystal clear waters.Sep 16, 2007
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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.Sep 16, 2007
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The beach.Sep 16, 2007
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.Sep 16, 2007
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Measuring the strength of the wind.Sep 16, 2007
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.Sep 16, 2007
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The surf and the sea.Sep 16, 2007
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Resting and waiting.Sep 16, 2007
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The beach.Sep 16, 2007
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The beach.Sep 16, 2007
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.Sep 16, 2007
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.Sep 16, 2007
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A whole spectrum of colors.Sep 16, 2007
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.Sep 16, 2007
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.Sep 16, 2007
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.Sep 16, 2007
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The air was clear after the rain ...Sep 16, 2007
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.Sep 16, 2007
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...Sep 16, 2007
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Waves in the sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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It was really that red.Sep 16, 2007
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. Sep 16, 2007
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.Sep 16, 2007
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Island Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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Grasses and a chapel.Sep 16, 2007
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Viganj and Island Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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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.Sep 16, 2007
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The town of Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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Creamy cloud.Sep 16, 2007
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A little girl jumping.Sep 16, 2007
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Sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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The sky and clouds turned orange.Sep 16, 2007
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A windsurf in the sea.Sep 16, 2007
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Last rays.Sep 16, 2007
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Island Korčula.Sep 16, 2007
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.Sep 16, 2007
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.Sep 16, 2007
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Sweet light.Sep 16, 2007
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.Sep 16, 2007
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There is Island Korčula on the right.Sep 16, 2007
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... and after a short downpour rushed to the beach, which was already glowing in the late-afternoon, after-rain light.Sep 16, 2007
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...Sep 16, 2007
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The ferry was rather small.Sep 16, 2007
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Walking on the pier.Sep 16, 2007
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.Sep 16, 2007
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...Sep 16, 2007
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Making a turn.Sep 16, 2007
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.Sep 16, 2007
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.Sep 16, 2007
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.Sep 16, 2007
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.Sep 16, 2007
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That was close. :)Sep 16, 2007
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.Sep 16, 2007
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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.Sep 16, 2007
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Last additions - August 2007