29 Sep 2019
We were 3 couples making our way from Trogir to Dubrovnik after a week of cruising the islands. Through a friend I found Ante to do the transfer for us. We thought we’d do the Mostar side trip during the transfer for some intrigue along the way. We agreed to the farm lunch simply because we’d have to eat on the long day anyway so why not? Well best decision ever as it turned out to be a FANTASTIC day!!
Ante was terrific, a great driver, friendly and very informative about local lifestyle, history, geography, local politics, etc. You name it we talked about it! He picked us up in Trogir and took us first into Bosnia where he connected us with Mico, our guide in Mostar. Mico gave an entertaining and educational account of the history, culture differences and complexity of this amazing area, including the famous bridge that was destroyed in ‘93 and restored since. The bridge itself and the commentary did not disappoint.
Then Ante whisked us off to his family’s farm in Herzegovina where his mother prepared an exquisite feast that had us rolling our eyes in foodie ecstasy while trying to make more room for all the glorious local dish delights.
What a meal! Frankly it was one of the best meals of our lives yet alone on our holiday- and this coming from people who love food, like to cook and can be very hard to please!
Huge praise to Ante and his mum for their special service and warm hospitality. DO NOT miss experiencing this beautiful authentic cuisine and the rich history of this part of Croatia and Bosnia. You and your tastebuds will be thrilled beyond expectations. That’s a promise!!