We left the Adriatic coast on May 11, 2026, and traveled through the vineyards and mountains of Bosnia-Herzogonia. We stopped for lunch at a winery, hiked cobblestone streets to an ancient mosque, and relaxed at the Kravica waterfalls before reaching the charming city of Mostar.
We stopped at the Domano winery near Capljina, on the Dubrava Plateau. A guide showed us how the sparkling wine of the area is made, from squashing the grapes gathered from the hillside and nearby towns to storing it in huge wooden and metal casks until it has aged.
Once the wine is bottled, the bottles are rotated.
Finally, the bottles are stamped with the winery's distinct logo.
Dave and I didn't drink the wine, but we adored the crackers, cheese, olives, and other "fixings". It was a great, light lunch.
Next stop was a picturesque village with a castle on the hill and a very old mosque halfway up. We walked up a cobblestone path to the mosque, which was lovely inside. Each country in the Balkans has a separate majority religion--Muslim, Orthodox, or Catholic. Bosnia-Herzogovina is Muslim.
The Kravica waterfalls were a highlight. They cascade 75 feet down a limestone cliff. They then separate into a series of waterfalls, surrounded by lush foliage.
Finally, we arrived in Mostar. It is known for its old stone bridge. Before the Balkan War of the 1990s, it connected the Muslim and Orthodox sections of the city During the war, it was shot down. After the war, the two Mostar communities connected their bridge in a gesture of peace and reconciliation.
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