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thanks for showing your local town. Loved it. It is clean and I liked the atmosphere. I was once stopped by the Polish police for walking outside the road crossing. They pulled out the fine booklet, but then after appologizing they let me go.
@@babyboomerinbosnia Sitting on a bus today I'm reminded it was WENDY'S now in Rdg, David (seen via the top deck!). Wimpy are on the outskirts, sort of, Basingstoke, H Wycombe, Bourne End. As a teenager, I loved going to the Wimpy that was then, in Friar St, Rdg, I think. Mid 80s.
The best thing, still not a lot of crazy traffic like we have. The place looks nice. By the way, I tried cooking the sarma. It tastes good , but messed up the wrap. Please thank your wife for posting the recipe.
Thanks for the tour! Unfortunately as in many countries people may equate Americans with American politics and this is not the best way to gauge one's fellow men. I can understand the viewpoint after the situation in the 90's and I trust that as we evolve as human beings this will not always be the case.
I’d like to share an interesting story about how the Vultures got their name. It all started when they were traveling back to Banja Luka after an away game. They made a stop in Jablanica, a place famous for its roasted lamb. As soon as they got off the bus, they went straight to the lamb roasting on the spit and began picking off pieces with their hands. When owner saw this, he rushed out, yelling, “Leave that, you vultures!” From that moment on, the guys started calling each other “Vulture” as a joke, and the name has stuck ever since. Greetings from Banja Luka, hope you have a good time.
Well Hello! What a cool story! I just asked the family here about how the "Vultures" became the "Vultures". They didn't know, so thanks for this. Jablanica lamb is super, even though its seems to be getting more expensive. Maybe we can catch up for a coffee sometime? Bests, David
It appears Banja Luka is mainly a Serb town. It looks clean and prosperous. Just curious to know if Muslims feel safe living here among Serb majority population? Is there any ethnic tension in the area?
Hello again, Yes the Muslim community is very safe here. There are Ministers in the entity government here for example Alen Šeranić, who is the Minister of Health. There is a Madrassa (an Islamic school) in Banja Luka and very many businesses too. Tamara's mother is a Bošniak. The perception across most of the western world in no way reflects the reality, which is both sad and more so a shame. Check this link out (it should work): substack.com/@davidpejcinovicbailey/note/c-56413257
@@babyboomerinbosnia Thank you for explaining. I am glad you have an optimistic view. Let us hope the current ethnic harmony continues. I can't wait to visit Bosnia. I assume summer is warm for visit. I am interested in learning about the past history of the Balkans--especially the cultural and intellectual influences of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires on the people.
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Nice walkabaout, looks like a lovely city with a nice vibe.
Shep, its got to be on a future visit list for you.
thanks for showing your local town. Loved it. It is clean and I liked the atmosphere. I was once stopped by the Polish police for walking outside the road crossing. They pulled out the fine booklet, but then after appologizing they let me go.
Hi, Banja Luka is stunning during the late spring through to early autumn. The greenest city i have ever seen!
Nice to see Banja Luka when the weather is cool. Greetings to Tam 😊
Hello Oz! Yes it is but its almost minus temperatures every day at the moment!
@@babyboomerinbosnia stay warm 😊 Preferably in a warm bar or kafic 😉
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BK?! I'm pleased there's a WIMPY come back! (in the UK) plus, at the start, you obv. know your football teams, David!!
Hi Mark, not sure how long BK will make a go of it. McDonalds didn't make a year before closing and leaving.
@@babyboomerinbosnia Sitting on a bus today I'm reminded it was WENDY'S now in Rdg, David (seen via the top deck!). Wimpy are on the outskirts, sort of, Basingstoke, H Wycombe, Bourne End. As a teenager, I loved going to the Wimpy that was then, in Friar St, Rdg, I think. Mid 80s.
The best thing, still not a lot of crazy traffic like we have. The place looks nice. By the way, I tried cooking the sarma. It tastes good , but messed up the wrap. Please thank your wife for posting the recipe.
Hi and Thanks. I will tell her 😀
Thanks for the tour! Unfortunately as in many countries people may equate Americans with American politics and this is not the best way to gauge one's fellow men. I can understand the viewpoint after the situation in the 90's and I trust that as we evolve as human beings this will not always be the case.
Atticus, trust me I know. As a point of interest, according to my immigration officer, Americans are the largest "expat" community in this area.
I’d like to share an interesting story about how the Vultures got their name. It all started when they were traveling back to Banja Luka after an away game. They made a stop in Jablanica, a place famous for its roasted lamb. As soon as they got off the bus, they went straight to the lamb roasting on the spit and began picking off pieces with their hands. When owner saw this, he rushed out, yelling, “Leave that, you vultures!” From that moment on, the guys started calling each other “Vulture” as a joke, and the name has stuck ever since. Greetings from Banja Luka, hope you have a good time.
Well Hello! What a cool story! I just asked the family here about how the "Vultures" became the "Vultures". They didn't know, so thanks for this. Jablanica lamb is super, even though its seems to be getting more expensive. Maybe we can catch up for a coffee sometime? Bests, David
It appears Banja Luka is mainly a Serb town. It looks clean and prosperous. Just curious to know if Muslims feel safe living here among Serb majority population? Is there any ethnic tension in the area?
Hello again, Yes the Muslim community is very safe here. There are Ministers in the entity government here for example Alen Šeranić, who is the Minister of Health. There is a Madrassa (an Islamic school) in Banja Luka and very many businesses too. Tamara's mother is a Bošniak. The perception across most of the western world in no way reflects the reality, which is both sad and more so a shame. Check this link out (it should work): substack.com/@davidpejcinovicbailey/note/c-56413257
@@babyboomerinbosnia Thank you for explaining. I am glad you have an optimistic view. Let us hope the current ethnic harmony continues. I can't wait to visit Bosnia. I assume summer is warm for visit. I am interested in learning about the past history of the Balkans--especially the cultural and intellectual influences of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires on the people.