Bosnia

In March 2002 Laurence and Stuart visited George in Bosnia. They stayed mostly in Sarajevo and briefly in Banja Luka.

This is a selection of the pictures - click on each picture to see a larger version.

Sarajevo panarama LPCover 1 LPCover 2 With Radovan
A panoramic view across sarajevo Our first stop for coffee, and (L-R) George, Laurence and Stuart pose for the LP cover Another attempt at the LP cover. Laurence and Stuart with Radovan, our driver
Gutted building Bullet-riddled wall Us on the spot where WW1 started Another view of THAT bridge
The centre of Sarajevo is largely rebuilt, but this is a highly visble sign of recent times Another reminder of recent events Posing on the spot where Archduke Ferdinand was shot, the catalyst for the First World War Another view of the bridge from where Archduke Ferdinand was shot
The Bosna river The obligatory tram The centre of Sarajevo The remains of the library
The Bosna river running through Sarajevo The obligatory tram picture The centre of Sarajevo is a very pleasant pedestrian zone The remains of the main library
Outside the Muslim house Inside the Muslim house A fortress in the country The view from the fortress
We visited a very old Muslim house, with separate quarters for men and women! Inside the Muslim house. Every room has its own washing and heating facilities A fortress at a bend in the river - very strategic! The view from the fortress
Burnt out tank Central Banja Luka One of the main building of Banja Luka University A church being rebuilt in Banja Luka
We came across this tank while driving through the countryside Central Banja Luka One of the main building of Banja Luka University A bit controversial this - a church being rebuilt in Banja Luka

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