From Budapest, we dropped our bags off at the train station and walked around. Then it was a delayed train of over 6.5 hours. After which was a long wait in line for entrance to the hostel, in which I slept on the floor.
The next day we got a small car, note the small, this will be important later, which couldn’t fit all of the bags in the trunk so everyone except for dad had a bag by their feet. We drove over to Trogir, which had was beach house. Then we drove to Splint the next day for lunch and ice cream. I believe that in these areas, people just park on the side walks because of the lack of available parking spaces. We checked out an ancient palace, which has old temples turned into restaurants.
The next day we drove to Sarajevo, the location of the longest siege in modern history. But first we stopped in Mostar to check out the cool bridge. The next day was a rest day. The day after we Checked out the War Children Museum. It was sad.
I think one of the worst stories was about a kid, not a teenager. He was really good and singing and joined this singing contest, which he really wanted to win. He was listening to the radio to find out if he won the contest. His sister said she remembered A boom and her mother’s scream. His family heard about him winning the day after their house was shelled. The same day they buried him. I’m just going to end this here.
we are definitely buffered here in US from what war devastation actually feels like
There are so many sad stories associated with war, Henry. World War II was full of them. Maybe you and your brothers will find countries coming together in peace in your lifetimes.
Your travels are so amazing! Not many people (let alone young people) will ever see as much of the world as you will in their lifetimes—let alone in one year!!
Otto is enjoying his Freshman year at OPRF—but he’d very likely be willing to trade places with you in a short minute. Elanor is a senior so this will be their only year in high school together.
I love your blog and look forward to hearing from you again. Safe travels and have a wonderful time exploring this wonderful world in which we live!
With love from Nancy Miller and all your friends at Pilgrin