Bad allergies today, so I didn’t have a lot of energy. I just saw a gallery and did one tour. 

The private Bosniak Institute is an old hammam, or bath house, and art gallery. The hammam part had a lot of historical furnishings and decorations. It was made up to look like a private home. Wealthy home, of course lol. The art was good. Lots of locals-only galleries are just so-so. Many good lithograph specifically.

For lunch, more burek. It gets better the further away from old town you get.

The walking tour was about the war. The same guy from yesterday led the group. It was neat to hear about what went on from someone who lived here. 

The remainder of the day I just sat and read at a coffee shop.

Hopefully the pollen count will be lower tomorrow!!

So, it’s Ramadan here. 

Have you ever wondered exactly how Muslims break their fast? I have.

It’s awesome.

At almost sunset…..dozens of diners sit in restaurants…staring at their food-covered dinner plates….the seconds tick by…..

A firework goes off, on a loudspeaker something in Arabic is said (I’m guessing something like…it’s sunset now), and theres a flurry of chewing and happy sounds.

Also, I thought it would be a bigger deal with the no eating and drinking in a strongly Muslim community. Not so. Visitors are asked to be more sensitive in visiting the holy places (women be extra modest, for example), and no eating and drinking in the courtyard. That’s all.

In other news, I had a lovely day sightseeing. Restaurant food is reasonably priced and the coffee delicious. With the abundance of water fountains everywhere, I’m well hydrated for once!

Have a good one, everybody!

I read 3 books, drank lots of drinks, and spent up all my kuna. It was fun.

Found a great vegan place in Split. If I ever go back, I’ll eat there every day.

The hostel in Sarajevo is a little rough. That’s what you get for 10 bucks a night lol!

The old town square and most of the sights are close by, so that’s a plus.

Goodnight!

Very uneventful day today.

Was feeling kinda grumpy. Nothing could possibly be wrong….I’m on vacation basically for goodness sakes!

So, I just kept to myself. Cleaned out and organized my bag, took some walks, drank a bunch of coffee, stayed out of the sun, found a thrift shop, bought a shirt, took a nap, and ate a healthy dinner. 

There’s a spot in the the neighborhood where the locals have made a free pile. My donations of warmish clothing were snapped up, so I’m glad that they’ll be used. I hate throwing useful stuff in the garbage.

Tomorrow I move on to Sarajevo, the capitol of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The bus ride should be an easy 5 hours.

Bye for now!