Jun 23, 2009
Mostar is known for its Stari Most that spans the length of the town’s river. I confess, I never saw it. Nor did I wander through the old town, or into any of the churches or mosques there.
What I did do was hop on a hostel tour that took us through the land around Mostar and the region of Hercegovena. 13th century fortresses, amazing waterfalls, a quiet monestary that holds the soul of the land.
The message of the tour was that the soul of the land is alive, as is the Bosnian spirit. Despite the horrors of 15 years ago that continue to haunt people today, despite the frustration with poor living standards and little employment opportunity, the people are still among the best I have ever met.
I left Bosnia this morning with a heaviness in my heart. I could have stayed longer. Someday I will go back.
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Just over the mountains, the enemies were the Croats, not the Serbs. The war may be over, but reconciliation is still many years away.
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Take it. You will get a view of Herzegovena and Mostar that you will never forget.
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