Funny car plates.6240 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.6059 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.2382 views
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Layers of rock.1685 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.1264 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.957 views
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Baščaršija.669 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.664 views
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Crystal clear waters.632 views
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The beach.503 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.483 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.472 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.467 views
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A little girl jumping.466 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.456 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.442 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.435 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.429 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.428 views
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Viganj at night.426 views
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Viganj at night.423 views
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That was close. :)422 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.421 views
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Last rays.419 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.419 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.417 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.414 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.409 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...406 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...404 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.404 views
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Viganj at night.404 views
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Grey, green and white.404 views
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The ferry was rather small.402 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.401 views
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Island Korčula.399 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.398 views
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Framed by vegetation.398 views
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Resting and waiting.397 views
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After sunset.397 views
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The beach.396 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.396 views
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Creamy cloud.394 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...394 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.393 views
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A windsurf in the sea.393 views
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The beach.393 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.392 views
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Island Korčula.392 views
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The town of Korčula.392 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.392 views
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Sunset.390 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.390 views
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Walking on the pier.389 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.389 views
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The surf and the sea.389 views
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White shutters.386 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.385 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.385 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.385 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.384 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.383 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.383 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.382 views
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Making a turn.381 views
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Sweet light.381 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...380 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.380 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.379 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.378 views
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Waterskiing.378 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.375 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.374 views
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Waves in the sunset.371 views
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Grasses and a chapel.370 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 368 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.365 views
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It was really that red.362 views
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Rocks and pines.355 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.354 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)349 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.347 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.347 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.346 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)344 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.341 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.341 views
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Coming home.341 views
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Red roofs.341 views
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After sunset.340 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!336 views
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On the pier.336 views
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After sunset.334 views
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Picturesque alley.332 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.331 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.331 views
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After sunset.331 views
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Not suitable for bikes!329 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.328 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)327 views
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Waterskiing.327 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.327 views
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Harbor.326 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.325 views
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Town beach.324 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.324 views
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A family on a boat.324 views
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A sailboat with no sails.322 views
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Dark clouds over the town.321 views
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Sea front with private beaches.315 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.314 views
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Town beach.313 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.312 views
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Typical headstones.285 views
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The Old Bridge at night.275 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.228 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.221 views
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Baščaršija.219 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.215 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.211 views
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Colorful houses.205 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.202 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.201 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.201 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.201 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.200 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.200 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.200 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.199 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.198 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.198 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.198 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.196 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.195 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.195 views
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A sad sight.195 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.194 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.194 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.193 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.191 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.190 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.190 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.190 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.190 views
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In front of the mosque.189 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.188 views
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Sad remnants of the war.188 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.188 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.188 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.187 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.187 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.187 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.186 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.186 views
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The houses in the vicinity.186 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.185 views
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A common sight.184 views
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Cobbled and steep.183 views
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More holes.183 views
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Local craft.182 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.179 views
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A minaret and a tower.178 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.174 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.173 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.172 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.170 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.168 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.168 views
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The minaret.166 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!166 views
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The waterfall.164 views
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There is also a museum.162 views
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We were the only visitors around.160 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.159 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.159 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.158 views
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