I hope I haven't painted a false picture of peace and love since coming to Croatia. While those I spoke with in Slovenia seemed to be at peace with themselves regarding the Balkan Wars, there is some bitterness here in Croatia. The war was brief in Slovenia. This is not the case in Croatia. I have been told to expect greater bitterness as I head towards Bosnia and Serbia.
Before heading eastward towards Vukovar, I am going south. I may go into Bosnia to visit Prijedor to learn from those who are working on reconciliation in the area. The area around Prijedor was the site of ethnic cleansing during the war. If I don't go as far as Prijedor I hope to visit the village of Baćin, near Hrvatska Dubica in Croatia, where 110 civilians were murdered during the war. I don't know what I expect to find if I go there.
Meanwhile, traveling companion Inge and I are setting off from Zagreb tomorrow. Zagreb has given me a break from walking but drained me in other ways. Better to keep walking.
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