What’s special about Sarajevo can’t be captured by photos. I spent more time observing, conversing, and reflecting on Sarajevo’s past, present and future than I did taking photos. Sarajevo touched me more than any other destination I visited on this trip.
After three days in Dubrovnik we split for Split. (Sorry, its either alliterations or puns. Take your pick.)
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The polished marble streets and limestone walls of Dubrovnik’s old city sparkle in the sunshine. But the best way to view them is from atop the walls that circle the city and from Lokrum Island just a short boat ride away.
Zany? Maybe not, but I couldn’t resist another alliteration. It could have been worse. How about Zarathustrian Zagreb? I have no idea what that means. I just like the sound of it.
Well, maybe not so funky, but I like alliterations. Admittedly, this one was a stretch.
You would think that after 5 days of hiking, I would lose a couple of pounds. Apparently not when you’re trekking through Tuscany.
Who could resist the fine wines constantly thrust your way on this 7-day wine-themed cruise down the Rhone River in France? Not I. It would have been impolite to refuse. 
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Well, not on the road exactly, but on the river, the Rhone River from Lyon to Arles through the heart of French wine country.
This expedition cruise was more “expedition” than “cruise.” 
I gulped as the polar bear sauntered down the beach towards us.
