The view from my "office"

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This afternoon’s office, the “Tunnel of Hope” under the airport in Sarajevo, engineered, dug out and constructed in 1993 during the siege of Sarajevo. Our guide was a 10-14 year old boy during those years, so his account was first hand. He emphasised his information was also completely factual and could be verified. He was an excellent guide during our two days here.

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This afternoon’s office, the “Tunnel of Hope” under the airport in Sarajevo, engineered, dug out and constructed in 1993 during the siege of Sarajevo. Our guide was a 10-14 year old boy during those years, so his account was first hand. He emphasised his information was also completely factual and could be verified. He was an excellent guide during our two days here.

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I was also in Sarajevo a few weeks ago and heard about the tunnel, but didn't visit (claustrophobic!). Have you found Archduke Franz Ferdinand's car yet? So much history in one little city!
I loved Sarajevo!
 
I was also in Sarajevo a few weeks ago and heard about the tunnel, but didn't visit (claustrophobic!). Have you found Archduke Franz Ferdinand's car yet? So much history in one little city!
I loved Sarajevo!
Yes, such a beautiful city with so much stark recent history. I was there in 2015 with daughter who has been researching and investigating war crimes since 2003, particularly against women and children. It has been a harrowing process for her team and they are still at it (she was there last month). In 2015 she told us that the women and children were only now starting to open up about the events.
 
I was also in Sarajevo a few weeks ago and heard about the tunnel, but didn't visit (claustrophobic!). Have you found Archduke Franz Ferdinand's car yet? So much history in one little city!
I loved Sarajevo!
Yes, that’s just around the corner from our hotel.

The first section of tunnel that was left for posterity is only 25 metres long, and well lit. One of our group is claustrophobic too, but with me a reasonable distance in front and husband behind encouraging her, she did it. And was very pleased that she did, too.
 
Heading south from BNE back to Canberra, caught up with some friends and have probably got another Escort Cosworth, don’t tell the boss!
It will be an exchange for something I already have, so that should ok as there is no net gain in numbers!IMG_6426.jpegIMG_6428.jpeg

On arrival into Canberra at the gate. I took some shots of the moon on the way down with an ipad, not really worth showing.

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VH-LQF Dash8-400 CBR-SYD 0600 departure office today. A quick hop, as part of a multi-city trip to India.

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Nice views of dawn breaking as we approached SYD.

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Just another Y seat, no neighbour - so was good.

As we approached the landing at SYD, I could hear the “30, 20, 10” (I’m assuming distance to touch/land) counter go on. It was pretty clear to me, unsure how many in the cabin noticed. I was in 2B so it was audible from my seat. Felt like I was sitting in a simulator 😂
 
VH-LQF Dash8-400 CBR-SYD 0600 departure office today. A quick hop, as part of a multi-city trip to India.

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Nice views of dawn breaking as we approached SYD.

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Just another Y seat, no neighbour - so was good.

As we approached the landing at SYD, I could hear the “30, 20, 10” (I’m assuming distance to touch/land) counter go on. It was pretty clear to me, unsure how many in the cabin noticed. I was in 2B so it was audible from my seat. Felt like I was sitting in a simulator 😂
Pre 9/11, you could get the Jump seat from CBR to SYD if you asked for an earlier flight out! That used to be fun - although last off the plane.
 

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