In
the five months we have been here, we have really managed to get out and about
to start to see some of Bosnia and the surrounding countries, as two years is
going to pass very quickly and we will be back in London before we know it. As
I think I have mentioned, we have had long weekends in Dubrovnik and Ljubljana,
both of which we really enjoyed.
More recently, we took a trip with a couple of friends (and Billie the dog) out to Prokosko Lake. Located about 70km from Sarajevo, the other side of Kiselijak, Prokosko really is a hidden gem. At the end of an 11km dirt and gravel track there is a small lake and a shepherd's settlement made up of a several hundred wooden huts (katunis). These huts are now weekend holiday homes, although be warned, they are not a holiday home like you and I would expect, the majority of them have outside toilets for a start! The lake itself is beautiful and famous for its endemic triton salamander, so if you are a keen fisherman, take your kit! On the way back down (or up) the mountain, there is a lovely place to stop for a cup of coffee - Jezernica Mountain Lodge. Set on the edge of the Fojnica River, it is a beautiful stop and if you don’t fancy the more primitive katunis, an overnight stay costs around 10KM (£4) - there are inside loos and a showers! So, we had a lovely picnic, walked around the lake and took in some sunshine. All in all a great way to spend a Sunday!
Oh... there is not much too much traffic on the dirt road, but you might bump into the odd herd of sheep!
More recently, we took a trip with a couple of friends (and Billie the dog) out to Prokosko Lake. Located about 70km from Sarajevo, the other side of Kiselijak, Prokosko really is a hidden gem. At the end of an 11km dirt and gravel track there is a small lake and a shepherd's settlement made up of a several hundred wooden huts (katunis). These huts are now weekend holiday homes, although be warned, they are not a holiday home like you and I would expect, the majority of them have outside toilets for a start! The lake itself is beautiful and famous for its endemic triton salamander, so if you are a keen fisherman, take your kit! On the way back down (or up) the mountain, there is a lovely place to stop for a cup of coffee - Jezernica Mountain Lodge. Set on the edge of the Fojnica River, it is a beautiful stop and if you don’t fancy the more primitive katunis, an overnight stay costs around 10KM (£4) - there are inside loos and a showers! So, we had a lovely picnic, walked around the lake and took in some sunshine. All in all a great way to spend a Sunday!
Oh... there is not much too much traffic on the dirt road, but you might bump into the odd herd of sheep!
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