This is the second time I’m writing this as I lost the whole thing somehow. That is so depressing so I’ll be briefer to save my sanity.
Staying in a great, quirky hotel here in Sarajevo which sadly sits on top of a huge hill and our rooms are up 2 storeys ..but good to strengthen up the short stubby legs I guess. (* Hotel Ada ). It serves a delicious breakfast in the am which we lingered over and then set off for the 2 big Museums which are at the far end of town and required negotiating the trams.
The first, The National Museum of BiH was interesting but it was the second, The Historical Museum of BiH that taught me a lot. In all my travels in the Balkans I’ve struggled to understand the complex history and the alliances of the war. so today I learnt at least enough to make some sense of the period from WWI to 1995. That was an achievement and I’m really pleased about that but in the meantime the information was harrowing and confronting.
We were both pouring sweat when we finished with the Museums, so back on the tram and as we got closer to the centre we espied a place on the river selling beers. So off the tram we hopped, over the river and we sat in the shade and had a lovely beer ( yes, even for me when I get this hot). We walked back through town, getting some more Cevapcicci for lunch (I’m getting really sick of them I must say, but they’re in Chris’ genes!!).
We decided to get back to our hotel to wait out the main heat of the day…so up the hill, up the stairs, then rest…aaaah!! Around 5 we set out up a truly massive hill (mountain) to the fort at the top. I set off before Chris and up, up up I plodded. I started off at the same time as a man from China and i beat him…he was most impressed!!
We sat up there for a while and contemplated what to do about dinner. All options required walking from where we were and we ended up both agreeing to get some cheese and meat from the supermarket and ‘picnic’ at home with our pre-purchased bottle of red.
Good decision I think. Tomorrow, more to explore in this fascinating city!!!