After good breakfast, best we've had so far, departed for Mostar. Stopped at border crossing to Bosnia for almost 3/4 hour while checking passports etc. Arrived Mostar about 11am when weather changed, a north wind, really strong then turned cold. Walked to the bridge through market stalls, lots of people. Bridge was very difficult to climb as it was so steep and very windy. Diving had stopped because of wind. Just started to rain so found a restaurant and stopped for lunch, nothing exciting. Didnt find the whole bridge visit that good, too crowded and cold/wet.Really just a tourist trap now. Back to bus in the rain to leave at 2.30pm. Driving around amazing to see the bullet holes still in many buildings, some still abandoned and burnt out. Long drive to Sarajevo Novotel Bristol hotel, ... read more

After good night sleep, thanks to sleeping pills, departed 8am. Crossed the border into Bosnia, no problems at border control as mostly aussies/Nz. Stopped at roadside cafe for quick pitstop, bought apricot tea. Crossed border again into Croatia, then lunch at old mill riverside restaurant with local foods. Lovely clear river waters. Followed the coast passed beach resorts on the clear Adriatic sea with white beaches. Makarska Riviera very pretty. Arrived Split at 4pm to the new Cornaro hotel. Quick freshen up then walking tour with mikeala? Showed us the roman palace remains of Diocletius. Amazing ruins and history. Back to hotel, quick drink at cafe across the street then bed.... read more

So good of Steve & Emily to drive us in to Rydges Airport for our first night, met up with Pio and Dalyse at 8pm then quick snack. Walked over to the terminal but check in counters were closed. Back to Rydges for a night cap, shower then bed. After reasonable night sleep, although I woke up with a sore neck, different pillows. Kelly slept Ok after a bit. Both very tired, but ready & excited. Up at 4.45am to meet Pio & Dal for breakfast at 6am. Good buffet breakfast then final pack before heading over to check in at 7am. Check in was easy, unfortunately Dal couldnt upgrade as plaarded LH317, A380 and could see the difference to Qantas business class. Our seats first ones in section behind bulkhead so could be noisey. Big ... read more

Its starting to get exciting now. Dalyse nowccoming with Pio, so there will be the 4 of us. Ruby and Millie booked in at KL to spend time with Winston.... read more

After good drive north, arrived after 3 hours with a short stop at our favorite pit stop at end of motorway. Unfortunately Connie not well so just the two of us. Looking forward to a few days of r&r. Great double bedroom apartment with lookout over the pool to the river. Qite windy but our balcony shaded from the wind. Fish and chips tonight and an easy nigh... read more