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August 2009 Blog Posts (3)

Making the most of Mostar

Dobar dan Onatzkis--

We survived our first two days of school with kids. Fun being back in the classroom with kids from all over the world as that global perspective is refreshing. Yesterday we took our first major road trip out of the city to Mostar. It is the unofficial capital of Herzegovina and very famous for its bridge. We wound through the mountains for about two hours/80 miles and found ourselves in a much different climate than in Sarajevo. It was a sweltering 100F so frequent… Continue

Added by Rob and Anne Johnson on August 30, 2009 at 2:32am — No Comments

U.S. To Oñati Transition

Stir-Crazy — 10 Months in Euskadi!

BY: Guillermo (Bill) Yriberri

Has it been 10 months already in the Basque Country? It must be, because the novelty seems to be wearing off. I feel almost like a real citizen of this land once again (1974 - 1975). That may also be why I'm taking a critical eye to a lot I see ....

Like this afternoon. I'm cooking a dish that could use a little tomato sauce, but the cupboard is bare. "Oh, that's right," I remember, "I can open… Continue

Added by Guillermo (Bill) Yriberri on August 20, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

The Johnsons have landed!

Friends--
Anne and I have enjoyed our first five days here in Sarajevo adjusting to our new digs, the language, school, apartment etc. Just back from a very fun night in the old town eating, drinking, and dancing. The people are great and the location/scenery are spectatular. Getting around in our Renault is pretty wild as the narrow streets and wild drivers make for some challenging driving. We have our eyes closed the entire time:) Hope you are all well.
--Rob and Anne

Added by Rob and Anne Johnson on August 18, 2009 at 5:35pm — 2 Comments