Yesterday's post was a bit dark. Today, happier........
After the end of hostilities and the trading of POWs, it was time to rebuild Bosnia. I won't go into what was gained or lost, this cycle of violence, superficial reconciliation and rebuilding is as old as humanity itself. The weapons only get more deadly. (Sorry, I am going dark again)
Soon after the cease-fire both Pope John Paul and President Clinton visited Sarajevo. The pope brought hope, Clinton brought money, they needed both. A few more pictures.
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| A great statue of Pope John Paul. A local thanking him. |
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The American Embassy as seen from the 'Twist Tower'. By taking this picture, I think I broke the law.
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| Call to afternoon prayer at a local mosque |
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| Typical Muslim headstones in front of the Mosque |
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Look carefully at the hundreds of bullet and shrapnel holes, you can see
why no glass survived during the siege.
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Another great drive to our next destination, Mostar.
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| As we leave Sarajevo, we see this. We will......unfortunately. |
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