Today was a busy day. We started off early with our guide Leila. We went to see the tunnels that with built by the Bosnians during the war in 1993. Layla told us about the fact that the United Nations had taken over the airport it would not let either side pass through it. The problem with that was that that was the route That the people of Sarajevo used to get food. People were starving and they were unable to pass through the airport. The United Nations was a peacekeeping force and they were not helping either side. She pretty much said they were useless.
The tunnel which was dug from one side of the airport to the other, which made It’s easier the people to bring supplies and food to the people in Sarajevo. It also afford them an opportunity to bring plenty of guns and weapons to protect themselves. We were able to go into part of the tunnel and we saw a movie that showed us about the type of operation that was run out of the tunnel. It was a small museum but it was very good.
Leila also explain to us how the massacre at Scbrienca would not have taken place if it had not been for the United Nations. The United Nations set up what they said was going to be a safe area and many people move there. The Serbian army marched into the area and told people they were going to be OK. The next day the women were removed and sent to a different place and 8800 men and boys were massacred and buried in mass graves. A truly horrible scene.
We spent the whole morning with Layla and at the tunnels. It was an eerie site. Going to the tunnels we drove by a market which had been bomb twice during the war and between the two bombings about 300 women and children were killed at the market. I went back there in the afternoon and walked around a bit. I bought some raspberries from a man and his son who had a small table. I also took some photographs. I love markets because they are always so colorful.
We said goodbye to Leila and once again she was absolutely one of the best local guides I’ve ever had. We got back into town and I went to a beautiful and very old Orthodox Church. The icons in the church were absolutely beautiful. However, all around the building where signs of bullet holes and signs of war. Riding around in the morning were able to see buildings that were destroyed and had not been fixed yet And we also drove down Sniper Alley which is where snipers would sit on the top of buildings and Shoot at people trying to cross the street. What they would do his wound somebody and leave them lying in the road and when people came to help them they would shoot them dead. Pretty awful.
After all this I grab a little lunch at a bakery. A cheese pastry cost me about $.75. That was lunch. Once that was done I walked up the hill and got the cable car which took me to what was the bobsled slide and The mountain where the 1984 Olympics were held. It was a beautiful ride and it was absolutely a Panoramic. The mountains in the background and the view of the city below were breathtaking.
Tonight was our home hosted dinner. We went to the home of a Muslim family. The mother and one daughter were home. Their apartment was small but very well-kept. They owned their apartment. The outside of the building was in desperate need of repair but their apartment was beautiful. They had a beautiful view of the mountains from the daughters room. We had like conversation. We all talked about our professions and our families and we shared pictures. The daughter that was there was going to be 13 next month. She was taller than I and she had blue lipstick and blue eyeshadow on. We talked about the fact that they were Muslim but they did not believe that they needed to wear headscarves and other clothing that covered them up. The mother works in finance and the father is a salesman in electronics store. We did not meet the father of the oldest sister. We had a nice time and the food was delicious. Unfortunately I don’t remember either of their names. This is the first time I’ve been to a house where they were not interested in emailing us know where they interested in having their picture taken. However, they were certainly gracious hosts. Back in for the night.
Tomorrow I am gone on a farm. It’s very possible I will not have Internet our communication devices tomorrow night. However the next day I will write and tell you all about it.
The tunnel which was dug from one side of the airport to the other, which made It’s easier the people to bring supplies and food to the people in Sarajevo. It also afford them an opportunity to bring plenty of guns and weapons to protect themselves. We were able to go into part of the tunnel and we saw a movie that showed us about the type of operation that was run out of the tunnel. It was a small museum but it was very good.
Leila also explain to us how the massacre at Scbrienca would not have taken place if it had not been for the United Nations. The United Nations set up what they said was going to be a safe area and many people move there. The Serbian army marched into the area and told people they were going to be OK. The next day the women were removed and sent to a different place and 8800 men and boys were massacred and buried in mass graves. A truly horrible scene.
We spent the whole morning with Layla and at the tunnels. It was an eerie site. Going to the tunnels we drove by a market which had been bomb twice during the war and between the two bombings about 300 women and children were killed at the market. I went back there in the afternoon and walked around a bit. I bought some raspberries from a man and his son who had a small table. I also took some photographs. I love markets because they are always so colorful.
We said goodbye to Leila and once again she was absolutely one of the best local guides I’ve ever had. We got back into town and I went to a beautiful and very old Orthodox Church. The icons in the church were absolutely beautiful. However, all around the building where signs of bullet holes and signs of war. Riding around in the morning were able to see buildings that were destroyed and had not been fixed yet And we also drove down Sniper Alley which is where snipers would sit on the top of buildings and Shoot at people trying to cross the street. What they would do his wound somebody and leave them lying in the road and when people came to help them they would shoot them dead. Pretty awful.
After all this I grab a little lunch at a bakery. A cheese pastry cost me about $.75. That was lunch. Once that was done I walked up the hill and got the cable car which took me to what was the bobsled slide and The mountain where the 1984 Olympics were held. It was a beautiful ride and it was absolutely a Panoramic. The mountains in the background and the view of the city below were breathtaking.
Tonight was our home hosted dinner. We went to the home of a Muslim family. The mother and one daughter were home. Their apartment was small but very well-kept. They owned their apartment. The outside of the building was in desperate need of repair but their apartment was beautiful. They had a beautiful view of the mountains from the daughters room. We had like conversation. We all talked about our professions and our families and we shared pictures. The daughter that was there was going to be 13 next month. She was taller than I and she had blue lipstick and blue eyeshadow on. We talked about the fact that they were Muslim but they did not believe that they needed to wear headscarves and other clothing that covered them up. The mother works in finance and the father is a salesman in electronics store. We did not meet the father of the oldest sister. We had a nice time and the food was delicious. Unfortunately I don’t remember either of their names. This is the first time I’ve been to a house where they were not interested in emailing us know where they interested in having their picture taken. However, they were certainly gracious hosts. Back in for the night.
Tomorrow I am gone on a farm. It’s very possible I will not have Internet our communication devices tomorrow night. However the next day I will write and tell you all about it.
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