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May 7th 2013
Published: May 7th 2013
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I'm currently sipping an expresso in Sarajevo, thinking about the generosity and hospitality I have been shown by the people of Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia during the past two weeks. Despite the wars having ended more than 10 years ago, much destruction is still evident throughout this region. I have spoken to former soldiers of the conflict, met people who have lost their limbs and seen the de... Read Full Entry



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Clive Sturdy
Sturdmeister
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Over 5 years have passed since I cycled around the UK and Ireland and the time has come to get back in the ol' saddle. This time I will attempt to initially make the shores of New Zealand, initially cycling through Europe to Istanbul, the gateway to Asia, before following the silk routes through Central Asia and China to the Far East. Following a flight or preferably a boat journey to Australia, I will attempt to cycle across the Nullabor from Perth to Sydney, before heading onwards to New Zealand. I look forward to sharing my journey with you.... full info
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Bosnian breadBosnian bread
Bosnian bread
A view of SarajevoA view of Sarajevo
A view of Sarajevo
Burek with sour creamBurek with sour cream
Burek with sour cream
This meal cost £3
Latin bridgeLatin bridge
Latin bridge
Close to the spot where Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were assassinated, the trigger for WWI
Latin Bridge in sarajevoLatin Bridge in sarajevo
Latin Bridge in sarajevo
Locals hogging the chess board in SarajevoLocals hogging the chess board in Sarajevo
Locals hogging the chess board in Sarajevo
It's hilarious watching the locals playing chess in the square. Everybody is giving advice and a whole lot of cheating goes on
The tunnel of LifeThe tunnel of Life
The tunnel of Life
3 million Bosnians escaped from Sarajevo during the conflict using the 800 metre tunnel dug under Sarajevo international airport



8th May 2013

Von Gray
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Another great blog...
The tour through the former Yugoslavia sounds amazing and probably a lot more exciting than being sat off it in the Adriatic for months a time!

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