The overall pace may slow after Bosnian elections are held this week. The Army doesn't expect major problems, but leaders still are planning heavier patrols around that time. Bosnia, a beautiful country with lush valleys and green mountains, still shows plenty of the signs of war. Many homes and other buildings remain devastated from shelling. Mass graves dot the countryside.
Garbage piles up in ditches.
Unemployment is high, and the cafes are often filled with people drinking early in the day. But the soldiers see hope as the Bosnians rebuild their homes. It's humbling to see how these people live. Makes you appreciate what we have back home. The Gazette Capt.