On my trip to Mostar, I didn't really have in mind to visit Kravice Falls. Because the location is just not that published as a tourist spot. To put things into perspective, my friends and I were the only Asians at the falls. Like, ONE INDIAN AND ONE CHINESE (and also one half-half and then some) in the whole place, keeping in mind that's the two largest pop in the world. No obnoxious mainlanders, it's heaven. From the language (that I eavesdrop over) the other visitors spoke, I figured most of them are Bosnians, Croatians or the Eastern European types.
FYI, it's not even on blogger's location tag as I try to pinpoint the location to this post.
Thankfully, we met with the most amazing hotel owner at Hostel Dino and he gave us an amazing tour to Kravice Falls. Dino (that's his name too!) was not only an amazing guide but he was so friendly it feels like we're on an actual road trip with a friend. Come to think of it, we actually talked about meeting in Ultra Europe in the week after but I guess the 'moment' got to me and completely forgot about it.
The Kravice Waterfall is an amazing sight. A series of falls from the Trebizat River provides this amazing view and on a hot day, like the day I visited, the heat actually creates a slight mist (which unfortunately creates plenty of fog on your camera lens).
The water is super cooling even if it was in the middle of summer. It was cold enough that I took a couple of minutes to gather my courage before cannon-balling inside. Some 'kind' strangers offered to throw me into the pool after sensing my hesitation. No, thank you kind sir.
The facilities around the fall is bare-minimum. Come to think about it, it is actually slightly below bare minimum even. There's actually only one changing room there, made out of recycled buntings and tarpaulin. No locks on the door, just trust and friendship.
For toilets, there's only one belonging to the cafe there; and unless you're super thick-faced or really need to take a dump, you're just going to have to hold back.
The typical Bosnia lunch. Bread, plenty of oily meat and a bowl of salad (aka. cucumber+tomato). That bowl of salad is actually plenty of good because the day was so hot, my body needed the hydrating food.
I was told Kravice is amazing during spring, because the Trebizat River is at its peak flow and the falls churn out more water. I was there during summer and I can't imagine how much more beautiful this place could get. But if that is the case, I will be back over spring then!
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