I went shopping with Adnan today, or more like "researching" as Adnan likes to say. I could not believe the prices! Things were so expensive. Granted we were shopping for Adnan and they were mostly American brands but still, some were more expensive than the US! Its just ridiculous. I was baffled that almost have the country is unemployed yet they have insane prices. Of course this is just a select group of stores and hopefully Ill get to check out more while Im here but thank god I brought my extra suitcase because the 50 dollars it cost to check it costs a whole lot less than trying to buy those clothes here, whoo ee! Adnan had no explanation either. He said that everyone is astounded by these prices in their economy, yet somehow these stores survive. One thing he said was that everyone buys on credit but still...
I also got ripped off in my apartment that was set up by my internship. There are some details that Ill go into later but basically it is waaaay too expensive for a very cheap place that just is in bad condition. Luckily, I am still at the Pidros and Adnan and I are going to go back to my work and tell them that I dont want it. Heres hoping that it will work! So Im still in limbo...but Ill be looking for places.
Anyway, day 2 has been beautiful. Its quite cool here. Actually Ive been told that it was really hot the other day but since Ive been here its chilly. I love the city and am excited to learn more about it. Im anxious to learn Bosnian so I can communicate for myself. One step at a time...
Last night Adnan drove me up to the top of a mountain looking down on Sarajevo. It was gorgeous. The mountains themselves are beautiful but looking down on all of the houses with red roofs and the buildings...makes me so happy to be here. Next time Ill take my camera...
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