The Little Things
You've got to learn to appreciate
the little things in life;
Like a good cup of coffee,
or a fresh smelling flower.
Or the smile of a stranger,
as you pass on the streets.
The world is a
monumental beast,
frightening and discouraging,
but in small doses,
it is the most beautiful thing
you'll ever discover.
- Unknown Author
You've got to learn to appreciate
the little things in life;
Like a good cup of coffee,
or a fresh smelling flower.
Or the smile of a stranger,
as you pass on the streets.
The world is a
monumental beast,
frightening and discouraging,
but in small doses,
it is the most beautiful thing
you'll ever discover.
- Unknown Author
The side that no one mentions probably because a lot of people can't pronounce it. Ironically, this place that people often or tend to forget, is an unforgettable place to see, a beauty in its own right. From the luscious trees and mountains of Sarajevo (Bosnia side), the landscape beautifully changes as we drive towards Mostar (Herzegovina side), to more of an arid Mediterranean look, as we are getting closer and closer to the Adriatic Coast.
Herzegovina is famous for its wines and fruits and not only that, it has charming historic towns and handful of mosques that will keep your restless feet occupied. Since we rented a car, we were able to see nearby sights like Blagaj and the apparition site of the Virgin Mary - Medjugorje. We decided to not stay in Mostar and visit the area only as a day trip while driving towards Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Herzegovina is famous for its wines and fruits and not only that, it has charming historic towns and handful of mosques that will keep your restless feet occupied. Since we rented a car, we were able to see nearby sights like Blagaj and the apparition site of the Virgin Mary - Medjugorje. We decided to not stay in Mostar and visit the area only as a day trip while driving towards Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Stari Most or Old Bridge is the most iconic and celebrated bridge in the Balkans. The bridge is in between Medieval Towers. Mostar means "bridge-keeper" and was used to be a key gateway during the expansion of the Ottoman Empire. After standing 427 years, the bridge was destroyed during the Bosnian-Croat civil war, but it was slowly rebuilt using old methods and the original stone was used.
The most popular sight in Blagaj is Tekija or Dervish House. The Buna River gushes out from the cliff cave. To get this view, we followed a foot path amidst the inviting restaurants surrounding the river area.
Medjugorje is literally translated to "in between mountains". To visit this place we literally drove along the the steep mountain with horseshoe bends and as we approach the top, a small town greets you. It was a gorgeous ride to go here. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world flock to visit this site. It was a good day for us to stop and be thankful for the blessings we received.
Our over-all take on Herzegovina side of the country is the scenery between our destinations turned out to be as pretty and inspiring as the destination themselves. So if you are planning a trip and you have the ability to budget some extra time, take the long route, wander around, don't be afraid to get lost - it might lead you to something unexpected.
Our over-all take on Herzegovina side of the country is the scenery between our destinations turned out to be as pretty and inspiring as the destination themselves. So if you are planning a trip and you have the ability to budget some extra time, take the long route, wander around, don't be afraid to get lost - it might lead you to something unexpected.
