Overhead, NATO birds fly, keeping watch over this tranquil scene. Around twice a day, the air siren screams out its warning not to trust the breeze. Konjic is a ghost town. All the men have been called to the front. Those with any sense have left for the villages.
Tension floats in the air and everyone is waiting, more than usual, for something to happen.
Her son had to report to his army post in the next town by midnight or he would be in trouble. We were caught between this unwilling soldier and the army. No, we can't do the army's work. That night, many private cars were seen loaded up with soldiers. On Monday another friend, a teacher, was called for civil defense.