Sarajewo

I walked about 8km today. We were picked up at 9am for the City tour and told some very interesting facts about Sarajewo. It was here in 1914 that a shot rang out that was heard around the world and started the first World war. Archduke Ferdinand of Austria was shot - we visited the bridge where it happened - and Austria declared war. The rest is history. But did you know that Sarajewo was the first city in the world that had an electric tram system? I could go on and on but I do not want to bore you all to death. There are still buildings in the city that show the bullet holes from the latest war, but the city looks good and is buzzing. The population is 75% muslim, but one would not know it as very few people here wear a headscarf. The tour finished about 12 noon, we were then let loose to have lunch or look around, we then could take the bus back to the hotel at 2.30pm. Pam and I and the couple from New Zealand decided, that we would explore a bit more of the old Market. These are perfectly preserved lanes where the Coppersmith's lived and they still do and sell their goods. There are quite a few gypsies here and we were pestered a lot. Our guide told us that they drive the best cars and live in big houses. Their job, their profession is to steal and beg. Tomorrow we are off to Dubrovnik and I am looking forward to that. On the way we will be visiting Mostar, which is another beautiful city worthwhile a visit. I better go and have a little rest - I am tired.