After a night of cold beer, yummy meals and of course, ice-cream, it was time to hit the road again. The mornings riding was through thickly wooded mountains and along the base of dramatic canyons. All with quality road surfaces and twisty bends to keep the riders happy...as well as on their toes! The occasional Farmer Ivanca or maybe just a slow car were all that prevented the flow of the ride. After a late morning coffee, the landscape changed to a harsh rocky mood. Temperature rose significantly as we descended into the valley that shelters Mostar. Anze lead us down a series of small streets until we started to notice ubiquitous crowds. What for thinks me? A river appears to our right. Tourist stalls line the narrow road. We are directed to park our bikes. It is very hot. Walking with our gear behind Anze we start to notice the attraction. The river emerges from a sheer rock face, crystal clear. A strategically placed monastery adds to the vista. Umpteen river level restaurants hug the water. We are treated to a dish of delightful trout and potatoes. After we had cooled down and eaten, the hotel was only a short ride away. A new, modern hotel with a pool!!! A refreshing swim before dinner and time to write this entry.
Commemorating a Yugoslav Partisan victory against Nazi Germany.
Hot and hazy as we enter the valley of Mostar.
During our meal here we heard a scary rumble. There had been a small rockslide to the left of the monastery.
No Jack without Jill...no attraction without tourism.
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That's like the river at Fontaine de Vaucluse. Great countryside.
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