Funny car plates.6222 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.6030 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.2361 views
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Layers of rock.1669 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.1252 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.934 views
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Baščaršija.653 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.605 views
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The beach.471 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.462 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.445 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.439 views
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A little girl jumping.438 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.422 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.419 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.404 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.403 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.399 views
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Last rays.395 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.392 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.391 views
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That was close. :)390 views
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Viganj at night.390 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.387 views
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Grey, green and white.387 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...380 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...380 views
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After sunset.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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A whole spectrum of colors.378 views
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Viganj at night.376 views
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Framed by vegetation.376 views
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The ferry was rather small.374 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.374 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.373 views
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The beach.373 views
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Island Korčula.372 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.372 views
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Resting and waiting.370 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.368 views
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Creamy cloud.368 views
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The beach.368 views
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Island Korčula.367 views
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A windsurf in the sea.367 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.366 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.365 views
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White shutters.365 views
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Sunset.364 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.363 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.362 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.361 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...361 views
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The surf and the sea.361 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.361 views
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Walking on the pier.360 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.360 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.360 views
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Waterskiing.359 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.357 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.357 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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Sweet light.354 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...354 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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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.352 views
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Making a turn.352 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.348 views
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Grasses and a chapel.345 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 345 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.343 views
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Waves in the sunset.341 views
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It was really that red.337 views
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Rocks and pines.336 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.334 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.327 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.327 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)326 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.322 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)321 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.321 views
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Red roofs.321 views
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Coming home.319 views
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After sunset.318 views
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On the pier.318 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.317 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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After sunset.313 views
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Picturesque alley.311 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.310 views
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Not suitable for bikes!309 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.308 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.307 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.306 views
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After sunset.306 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)306 views
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Town beach.305 views
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A sailboat with no sails.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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Harbor.302 views
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A family on a boat.302 views
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Waterskiing.302 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.301 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.300 views
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Sea front with private beaches.297 views
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Dark clouds over the town.296 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.293 views
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Town beach.291 views
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Typical headstones.261 views
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The Old Bridge at night.260 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.215 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.203 views
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Baščaršija.196 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.195 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.192 views
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Colorful houses.186 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.185 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.182 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.182 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.182 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.182 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.182 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.181 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.181 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.180 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.180 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.180 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.179 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.179 views
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A sad sight.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.175 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.175 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.174 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.174 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.173 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.172 views
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Sad remnants of the war.172 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.172 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.171 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.171 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.170 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.170 views
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In front of the mosque.169 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.169 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.168 views
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The houses in the vicinity.168 views
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A common sight.168 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.167 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.166 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.165 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.165 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.164 views
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Local craft.164 views
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Cobbled and steep.163 views
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More holes.162 views
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A minaret and a tower.162 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.160 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.157 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.157 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.156 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.153 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!152 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.151 views
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The minaret.150 views
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The waterfall.148 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.147 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.145 views
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We were the only visitors around.144 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.143 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.141 views
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There is also a museum.141 views
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