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Nick Nasev's avatar

I've been rereading your piece here Felix. I love what you have to say and your observations.

I'm still astounded by this Mithraic history all around the Balkans. While there's passing mention of the Romans and, with the exception of the Albanians, the Illrlyrians, nothing is ever mentioned of Mithraism, though as you mentioned, there are contemporary political and religious reasons for this. I'm intrigued now.

And yes, the nod, smile and don't argue approach is firm advice. No-one has the time or energy to deal with impromptu, completely biased history lectures, especially when the last bus to the capital is about to leave (experience here 😔).

Keep on writing Felix! You are the best person for this as you see the things that the locals don't but should.

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Felix Thomas's avatar

I really appreciate those kind words, Nick. There is so much richness here, and being in place with such wealth is so weird when the social issues are so antagonistic and complex. I really hope that the locals can heal and come together, but I think it’s only a fool’s hope for now.

The only thing I can do is observe and report, and man, it really made my day to see your comment. I am down with a stomach bug, and my attitude today hasn’t been so hot. Thank you for those kind words, it was just what I needed 😊

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World Stories, Told My Way's avatar

I assume you’ve been to Mi Smo Titovi cafe?

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Felix Thomas's avatar

I'm not sure. Is it Tito-styled?

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World Stories, Told My Way's avatar

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294450-d850597-r378414523-Caffe_Tito-Sarajevo_Sarajevo_Canton_Federation_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.html

It’s just behind the big grey concrete history museum more-or-less opposite the custardy Holiday Inn. It’s next to the tanks and corned beef monument

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Felix Thomas's avatar

Sweet! That looks awesome thank you 😁

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World Stories, Told My Way's avatar

Nice on a hot day. If you ever get to the top of Trebević, you can walk down and wend your way through Grbavica to end up there for a drink

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Felix Thomas's avatar

Yeah I am hoping the cable car is running when I try again. The cafe still sounds like a great place to check out either way!

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World Stories, Told My Way's avatar

Was it windy at all when you tried to go?

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