Comments on: Mostar: From the Ruins

By: Steph

Steph — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:57:57 +0000

Thank you Peter, your article really captures the heartbreak of the conflict, even all these years later.

By: Peter Dudley

Peter Dudley — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:26:48 +0000

Hi, I just surfed in from Twitter. I am no longer 20-something, but I hope you don’t mind! I really enjoyed reading your story. I was in Mostar in Oct 2007 and absolutely loved it. I was in BiH to interview landmine survivors and watch demining activities. It is a beautiful country and I hope it fully recovers from the war. Here is a link to a story I wrote about Mostar: http://canadiannewsblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/photo-mostars-old-bridge-at-night-three.html
.-= Peter Dudley´s last blog ..2009 Landmine Monitor released =-.

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44 Creative and Adventurous Bloggers You Should Know - Free Pursuits — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:34:47 +0000

[...] Site tagline: Why wait to see the world? Stephanie says: “I’m just a girl who can not sit still.” Why you should check this blog out: Stephanie got a taste of the adventurous life last year while living in London and backpacking around Europe. Unfortunately, her work visa expired and she ran out of money eventually. She’s now in Washington D.C. working and saving and planning her next trip around the world. Most recent post: Mostar: From the Ruins [...]

By: Steph

Steph — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:58:32 +0000

Really appreciate your insight Greg! I would have loved to see Mostar before the war.

By: Abbie

Abbie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:42:05 +0000

I have to say I’ve never even heard of the place until now, but I’m glad you wrote about it – it’s beautiful.

By: Greg Knudsen

Greg Knudsen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:16:27 +0000

Just noticed that this site was “Twenty-Something Travel.” Well, I guess I’m older than 20, but my first international trip (besides Mexico) was to Yugoslavia, and I celebrated my 20th birthday with Yugoslav friends on the banks of the Sava River in Sremska Mitrovica. Still in my 20s, I joined the Peace Corps and traveled around the world. Yes, don’t wait. I’m still traveling at 58 and have been to 50+ countries. Mostar remains one of my favorite memories.
.-= Greg Knudsen´s last blog ..gerGnesdunK: Since this is S. Palin’s big "Going Rogue" release day, can’t help re-posting my parody cover: "Really Going Rogue" http://twitpic.com/pt22s =-.

By: Greg Knudsen

Greg Knudsen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:05:05 +0000

I first visited Mostar and the Stari Most in 1971 and again in 1976. In all the death and destruction that occurred in the former Yugoslavia in the 90s, it felt wrong to mourn the loss of a bridge. Yet, it seemed to symbolize all the intellect and beauty that was being wasted and destroyed by war. Perhaps restoration of the bridge will also help restore the people and their lives.

By: Damiano

Damiano — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:57:16 +0000

Great piece! I was there this past summer, and it had been high on my list of places to visit (being Italian and having heard war stories from up-close)…it didn’t let me down at all! It was even my girlfriend’s favorite place of a 1 month trip through the Balkans, and she was backpacking for the first time ever! Mostar is just that good!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:45:43 +0000

Gorgeous pics Steph. I'm even more pissed off that I never made it there when I was visiting Dubrovnik! Oh well-I'll just have to go back. There's something so powerful about seeing the former Yugoslavia. Amazing landscapes and architectural beauty juxtaposed with recent war-torn destruction. Thanks for this post. .-= Nancy´s last blog ..Happiness is a Warm Pen =-.

By: Steph

Steph — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:12:25 +0000

Thank you Gray!
The people were ridiculously welcoming. I stayed at a family run hostel that was literally just a family’s apartment. One woman ran the hostel (she was nice enough to drive us to the bus station at 6am when we left), her brother gave day-tours of Herzigovina for something like 10 euros. One of my traveling companions had the flu and the grandmother of the family devoted an entire day to nursing him back to health with chicken soup and hot tea!

By: Gray

Gray — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:05:49 +0000

I vote for incredibly stupid and incredibly lucky.
This is a lovely article, Steph. The photos are a nice addition–they really tell the story of a beautiful city that has suffered a lot. What are the people there like?
.-= Gray´s last blog ..Solo Dining Review: Il Fornaio =-.

By: Steph

Steph — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:33:37 +0000

This crazy Canadian kid I met a week later actually managed to do it successfully! He spent a day watching the professionals and then went up and gave it a try. Gutsy or incredibly stupid?

By: Candice

Candice — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:23:01 +0000

That bridge is insanely gorgeous...although I'd refrain from diving off it, I think .-= Candice´s last blog ..Dumpster love =-.