eventually booked medjugorje!

molly09

This is something I have been wanting to do for a long while but I actually did not have the courage of going alone.

However I am now going the end of March with a organised tour all by mself:-)

If anyone has any advice or recommendations I would really like to hear.

Like for example I am expecting I will not need much pocket money there, however I may be incorrect?

I am really nervous of going alone.

M

Erper

why medjugorije..

mostar is islamic part of BiH...
medjugorije is part of BiH but on border with croatia and its catholic

Doc Farrell

I think you need to have a chat with a few people in your area who have been there. Write down a list of questions you might have and ask them. Your local priest might know someone who can help you. I drove through it once on my way to Mostar so you can pm me your questions if you want but I think a face to face chat with someone in your parish would be more helpful to you.

MadsL

Erper wrote: »

why medjugorije..

mostar is islamic part of BiH...
medjugorije is part of BiH but on border with croatia and its catholic

Not true. Parts of the town of Mostar are Christian, have been for centuries. Mostar is a mix of Muslim Bosniaks, Catholic Croats and Orthodox Serbs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mostar

It's history is a sad one but a beautiful place; if you have time visit http://www.muslibegovichouse.com/ a restored/preserved Ottaman merchant's house. You can stay in the house, and it is lovely to walk around Mostar at night when the tourists have largely gone. It really is one of the special places of the world watching the sunset and hearing the muezzin chant the call to prayer. As Obama once said..“one of the prettiest sounds on earth at sunset”.

Personally I found Medjugorije as a place to stay a complete kip, but I recognise why people wish to visit. Do take some side trips, Dubrovnik and Sarajevo are amongst my favourite places on earth.

I wouldn't be too worried about going alone.
The local people are friendly.

Locally, I would really recommend a trip to Mostar, the waterfalls at Kravice, a whitewater rafting daytrip on Neretva and to try Cevapi.

My phone never works when I am there. So people from home might have difficulty contacting you.

Cardinal Richelieu

Is it approved by the Vatican yet?

noel farrell

the quick answer is no

totus tuus

Cardinal Richelieu wrote: »

Is it approved by the Vatican yet?

The latest info.

http://www.medjugorjetoday.tv/8769/commission-findings-may-never-get-known/

noel farrell

that link wont help him,, i never read such balderdash, in my life

Cardinal Richelieu

totus tuus wrote: »

The latest info.

http://www.medjugorjetoday.tv/8769/commission-findings-may-never-get-known/

Have you a Vatican link?

Silvio.Dante

Have a great time Molly...:)

totus tuus

I was there twice, and didn't go with any group. While there I went on a couple of excursions such as the waterfalls at Kravice and Dubrovik - you will love it!

LiamMc

I was there in 2004, Medjugorje is a small place a couple strips of Pilgrimage shops.

I found the public services to Mostar to be limited. Far better Public services to Split and there may be organised buses to Dubrovnik (about 6 hours by bus).

Mostar is a very nice town,unfortunately part of the frontline went through the centre of town and has taken some damage. But it is worth the effort.
I would recommend you try ad stay in BiH as it's a hilly mountainous country. Maybe reaching Sarajevo which has an old Turkish quarter, regentrified with shops and restaurants.

noel farrell

i have been there many times,a lot less dangerous , than our little island just now. but a word of warning lots of pilgrim's stare at the sun to see it spin and change . give it a miss many have damaged their eyes beyond repair. you may not believe me .. however my advice is you google it . hope you have a nice time....the waterfall and mostar, are lovely , if you have time take a day trip down to the coast it is beautiful god bless

MadsL

noel farrell wrote: »

i have been there many times,a lot less dangerous , than our little island just now. but a word of warning lots of pilgrim's stare at the sun to see it spin and change . give it a miss many have damaged their eyes beyond repair. you may not believe me .. however my advice is you google it . hope you have a nice time....the waterfall and mostar, are lovely , if you have time take a day trip down to the coast it is beautiful god bless

Are you kidding me??? Idiots.