I spent five eye opening weeks during which I met some amazing people and was able to venture into the Old Town in addition to what was the main drag. I remember a cafe that I used to go to for lunch which offered a selection of hearty stews which they served in metal bowls. There was also a trout farm in Pale (30 minutes from Sarajevo), where they served fries (only) with your trout. I was told afterwards that the journey to pale criss-crossed the old faction lines making it impossible for some of my colleagues to go. So much for my rose coloured glasses view that the war was over!!!

I had planned to go there on my last weekend however there was a landslide making a section of road impassable and the alternative route would have taken about two hours.

I am tempted now to pay another visit.