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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The Great Bosnian Outdoors, through Alida's Lens

Last week, I featured pictures snapped by my daughter Anne in Germany in 2005. This week, I am featuring some pictures taken in Bosnia by my older daughter Alida.

Alida has visited Bosnia five times since she was 17 -- four times to work with children at day camps, and once to visit a friend in Sarajevo. I hope you enjoy these pictures of a scarred and beautiful country.

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In no particular order. . . pictures from Bosnia:







Alida and the group she worked with visited the famous monastery at Rama for
rest and renewal. I can't picture a better spot to do just that:





Sarajevo holds a special place in my daughter's heart;
she says every time she goes back, she sees more recovery from the scars of war:




And our photographer, below, with one of the little boys from the summer camps.
(Who is wearing an American t-shirt!)


Alida (right) with other girls from the trip, striking a silly pose on an old stone wall.

I told you last week that my daughter Anne is camera shy. Alida is decidedly not!

Alida comes home tonight from California, for almost a month. She and Anne will be visiting London, a sisters' trip, and then Anne is off to Guam till the end of June. More pictures! If I keep this up, my next original Outdoor pictures might be autumn leaves! -- Cass
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32 comments:

  1. Happy Outdoor Wednesday Cass! Your daughter took some beautiful pictures of Bosnia! Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan

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  2. Another place I'd like to visit........
    I enjoyed your 'three or more' - made me think of my grandmother's house with all those staircases!

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  3. This was very interesting. Your daughter got a lot of great shots. That waterfall pic is kinda of scary how you look right over the edge....The monestary and it's sculptures are rich. The pose of the girls is cute! ~ Robyn

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  4. Cass,
    These are fabulous pics~ How wonderful that your children have gotten to travel so much. Very cute pic of your daughter and friends! Hugs, Cindy

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  5. Thanks for the tour...what beautiful waterfalls....

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  6. Good morning Cass :)

    I never realized how beautiful it would be there. Your daughters are both talented in photography and beautiful to boot :)

    I hope your Mother's Day was wonderful!

    rue

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  7. HAPPY OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY CASS
    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL POST. IT IS SOOO WONDERFUL YOUR DAUGHTERS TRAVEL LIKE THAT BUT I WOULD BE ON MY KNEES PRAYING UNTIL SHE GOT HOME IF SHE WAS MY DAUGHTER AS I WOULD BE SOOO CONCERNED BEING IN A STRANGE COUNTRY...A WAR TORN COUNTRY....BUT YOU ARE SAFER DOING WHAT GOD CALLED YOU TO DO THAN DOING WHAT YOU WANT TO DO.
    BEAUTIFUL POST
    I LOVE YOUR BLOG
    debbie

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  8. Gorgeous pictures! Thank you for sharing these. It's wonderful all the travel your daughter is getting to do. Wish her a safe trip! :D Jewel

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  9. How pretty! I always remember Sarajevo from the winter Olympics; I'm glad to know that things are beginning to heal.

    Your girls are quite the adventurers! Can't wait to see more from their travels :)

    Lisa

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  10. Morning, Dear Cass! Oh, what a beautiful place! Loved the photos and the happy faces gals. I know you're going to enjoy your girls and hope they all have a wonderful trip.
    Put them to work at least for a couple of days when they get home! LOL
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  11. A beautiful place to visit. I know you are very proud of these girls for giving back. We should all be willing to do more for those in need.
    I bet you're counting the days until she comes home.
    Mama Bear

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  12. Great photos! Thanks for sharing. Your daughter is a pretty young lady.
    Glenda

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  13. Don't know much about Bosnia, but those are beautiful photos from that country. And your daughter is lovely!
    -marie

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  14. Hi Cass, awesome pictures!!

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday

    Barb

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  15. What a beautiful place! Thanks for showing these photos. I love learning about other places in the world.

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  16. Alida..that is a beautiful name, and she is so pretty. Her pictures are great. I have neighbors who were in their 70's and wrnt over to do volunteer work!

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  17. Cass, what a wonderful girl! Her photos of Bosnia are amazing. Thank you for sharing them with us.

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  18. Beautiful pictures. It is hard to believe what has happened to that beautiful country since we enjoyed seeing in during their Olympics. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Hi Cass,
    Your daughter did a great job of finding and taking such beautiful pictures of Bosnia, she is also beautiful, thank you for sharing.
    Sue

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  20. These are just beautiful pictures that Alida took, Cass. I have never seen pictures of Bosnia and had no idea it is such a picturesque country...the mountains and waterfalls and pretty villages. Alida is a beautiful girl and I admire her work in Bosnia. I missed Anne's pictures last week but it sounds like both of them have the wanderlust so I should be seeing more, right? ;-D

    Have a wonderful week, dear Cass, and enjoy your time this month with Alida!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  21. Absolutely LOVELY photos....

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  22. Oh Cass, what incredible photos of a place on this earth that I know very little about. Your daughter is precious as well as being a good photographer.
    Happy Twirls

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  23. What terrific pictures...I don't think I have ever seen pictures of Bosnia before....and your daughter's name is beautiful..I have never heard that name before...Have a wonderful time with your girls...

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  24. Good morning Cass :)

    I hope you don't mind... I used your blog header to mention you on my blog this morning. I hope it's okay :)

    rue

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  25. I am a little late catching up, but these pictures of Bosnia really touched me. It seems like yesterday that the whole area was engulfed in such misery and horror. Too see the beauty now, even with it's remaining scars gives me hope for the rest of the world today. Your daughter is beautiful. Cass,you must be so proud.

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  26. Hi Cass, what beautiful pictures! Your pretty daughters are so lucky to be able to visit other countries, I didn't realize that Bosnia was so beautiful, I have only seen pics of the wars they have had. Anyway, I came by to tell you that I love your blog and I have given you a Bella Award! Come on by and check it out!
    xxxooo
    Marilyn

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  27. Hi, Cass, I've been by here before, but just wanted to say how much I love your house.

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  28. Beautiful pictures, and a beautiful daughter (apparently inside and out). laurie

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  29. what lovely pictures....those waterfalls are gorgeous!
    have a wonderful weekend.
    chasity

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  30. These are some wonderful pictures. Sights I know I'll never see myself, but am so glad you decided to share the beauty!
    Enjoy your day!

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