Funny car plates.6298 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.6162 views
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.2482 views
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Layers of rock.1786 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.1331 views
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.1077 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.760 views
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Crystal clear waters.741 views
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Baščaršija.728 views
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The beach.601 views
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.578 views
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.571 views
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A little girl jumping.567 views
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.566 views
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.551 views
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A paradise for snorkelers.548 views
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.547 views
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.542 views
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Viganj at night.540 views
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.529 views
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Viganj at night.529 views
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A whole spectrum of colors.525 views
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.524 views
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...523 views
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There is Island Korčula on the right.519 views
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Resting and waiting.519 views
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That was close. :)518 views
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Red roofs.518 views
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Viganj at night.517 views
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Grey, green and white.517 views
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.516 views
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After sunset.516 views
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Last rays.514 views
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.513 views
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...513 views
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.512 views
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The air was clear after the rain ...512 views
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.512 views
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.511 views
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Measuring the strength of the wind.508 views
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.504 views
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The town of Korčula.504 views
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White shutters.502 views
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The ferry was rather small.501 views
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.501 views
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Island Korčula.500 views
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.500 views
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.500 views
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Framed by vegetation.499 views
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Sunset.498 views
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Waves in the sunset.498 views
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The sky and clouds turned orange.497 views
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.497 views
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Island Korčula.496 views
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The beach.496 views
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The beach.495 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.494 views
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The surf and the sea.494 views
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Sweet light.493 views
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A windsurf in the sea.493 views
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.492 views
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Mt. Sv. Ilija.492 views
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Viganj and Island Korčula.488 views
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Creamy cloud.486 views
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Walking on the pier.485 views
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.481 views
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Waterskiing.481 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.475 views
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...474 views
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.473 views
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It was really that red.472 views
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.466 views
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Making a turn.466 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.465 views
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.464 views
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others. 463 views
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.463 views
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Rocks and pines.462 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.461 views
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Grasses and a chapel.460 views
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After sunset.459 views
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.456 views
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)455 views
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A scenic viewpoint along the road.455 views
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.454 views
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On the pier.452 views
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Coming home.450 views
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.448 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.448 views
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After sunset.443 views
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After sunset.441 views
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Town beach.440 views
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.440 views
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Picturesque alley.440 views
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A sailboat with no sails.439 views
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A family on a boat.438 views
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.437 views
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)436 views
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.436 views
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.434 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.434 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!433 views
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)433 views
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Town beach.431 views
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Harbor.430 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.425 views
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By the town walls in Korčula.425 views
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.424 views
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Not suitable for bikes!423 views
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Waterskiing.421 views
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Sea front with private beaches.417 views
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Dark clouds over the town.413 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.413 views
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The Old Bridge at night.366 views
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Typical headstones.350 views
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The view from the Old Bridge over the Neretva River in the middle of a very hot day.324 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.310 views
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It can be quite claustrophobic.286 views
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Another cemetery, Koševo, is divided into the Muslim and Catholic parts.283 views
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Sad remnants of the war.281 views
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The bridge and last sun rays.280 views
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Colorful houses.279 views
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The Old Bridge from the river level.278 views
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The valley of the Vrbas River narrows into a canyon in places and then widens again into this bend.278 views
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Baščaršija.273 views
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A sad sight.273 views
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The Old Bridge is always full of tourists.269 views
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The old part of town with craft shops and a view of the Old Bridge.269 views
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In the pond directly above the waterfall people swim and relax.269 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.268 views
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The facility with locker-rooms, showers and toilets for visitors has been abandoned since the war.268 views
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Later in the day the heat got more tolerable and the light more forgiving for the photographer.267 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.267 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.267 views
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Apartment buildings still show signs of fire.267 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.266 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.266 views
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The former Town Hall and National Library was heavily damaged during the war.266 views
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The new part of Sarajevo was also heavily hit.266 views
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The narrow streets with a myriad of souvenirs.262 views
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The steps can be pretty slippery.260 views
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Baščaršija, the old part of town with mosques, craft shops and restaurants with local delicacies.260 views
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The views of Sarajevo from the cemetery would be great if it weren't for the heat and smog.259 views
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The old part of town with craft shops.258 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.258 views
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Waterdrops in the sun.258 views
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Locals in front of the mosque.258 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.257 views
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One of the Baščaršija alleys.255 views
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A small portion of the tunnel is open to the public.255 views
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The views from the fortress over the town of Travnik.255 views
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Local craft.250 views
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Cobbled and steep.248 views
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The house and the tunnel are now open for visitors to be reminded of the horrors of the war.248 views
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A minaret and a tower.248 views
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Jajce with its famous waterfall.248 views
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Travnik, a lovely town in Central Bosnia, boasts a fortress Kaštel.247 views
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The last lunch in Bosnia was čevapčiči again, and yes, they were delicious and cheap!247 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.246 views
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The eternal flame, lit after WW2.245 views
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River Miljacka runs through Sarajevo.245 views
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No renovation has been done on most objects.243 views
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In front of the mosque.241 views
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The houses in the vicinity.241 views
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There is also a museum.239 views
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More holes.237 views
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Alifakovac, the muslim cemetery close to the old town.234 views
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The minaret.234 views
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It was very pleasant to drive in the countryside north of Sarajevo and the weather was fantastic.233 views
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One of the chimneys in Zenica.232 views
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The waterfall.232 views
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The surrounding area is really dilapidated.230 views
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We were the only visitors around.228 views
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A common sight.227 views
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The fortress is interesting enough to visit.217 views
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A series of small waterfall on Pliva River.211 views
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