Back From The White Waters of Bosnia
The land of authenticity and perhaps the crown jewel of Europe where we cup clear drinking water from the rivers and ancient town square fountains, where east meets west in a true crossroads of cultures and five coexisting but contrasting religions, where we sip plum rakija before tackling the whitewater rapids, where the images of war fade with the warm lamp of smiles, where Starbucks has yet to spill, where “meat me by the river” takes on new meaning, where night rafting is unique and big funski.
In many ways Bosnia today has what the rest of Europe has lost, where the ripples have yet to smoothed and where one can bathe in the unfiltered pools of discovery, fresh fruits, vegetables, resilient and genuine peoples, delicious wines and of course indigenous beers.
Rotary is alive and well in the cities and villages of Sarajevo, Mostar, Banja Luca and the airport in Zagreb, Croatia. I missed their meetings as our itinerary did not align with theirs, I learned with dismay, but still able to bring back a banner of sorts. Be there Monday the 12th for the unveiling.
Strive for your summits!
Ken Noack, Jr.