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Jul
I don’t really have too much to say this time ‘round…but been taking lots of pictures. Hope you enjoy them…
Beba posing next to one of our special orders – ‘Gianluca’
Lake Modratz just outside Tuzla –besides the many fishing houseboats that pepper the lake, in the distance, you can see the pulley system that takes coal from one side of the lake to the other
Bosfam goodies being displayed
Preparations for the official opening of the second man-made lake in Tuzla
Lake – numero uno!
On the way to Srebrenica, brutal reminders of the war: a staircase with no home in front of it
The Potocari Memorial – lines and lines of names of people who were lost during the war – 8372 known of thus far
The Potocari Cemetary, right beside the memorial. Each victim has the same tombstone.
…and each tombstone has 1995 on it.
The remains of what used to be a restaurant and a hotel near the Veliki Gubber – a natural spring of water rich in iron that was used for medicinal purposes
The Veliki Gubber – nature’s taking its own course without drains and places for the spring to flow, making everything in its path look rusted
In Srebrenica…
Serbia, across River Drina
Behija, reading my fortune – it was actually pretty accurate!
Bosfam ladies doing what they do best!! From left to right – Beba mala, Sajma (pronounced sa-i-ma) and Behija (behiya)
Beba mala’s niece trying to contribute
Rajza (Ra-i-za) finishing off the 4th memorial quilt which is currently en route to DC!
A bit blurry but a very cute picture – Sadeta and Beba after we took a picture of a carpet
take care..
Posted By Shweta Dewan
Posted Jul 4th, 2008
125 Comments
Owen
July 14, 2008
Thanks for those pictures of Bosfam – they add a whole extra dimension to the website.
Shweta
July 15, 2008
I’m glad you’re enjoying them 🙂
Heidi
July 23, 2008
Hi Shweta,
A quick note from Guatemala. Great work. I really like the memorial shot with the sunspot and, of course, all of the images of weavers. As we are starting a new memorial project here with ADIVIMA, it is so helpful and inspiring to see what BOSFAM has achieved.
Erin
July 28, 2008
Beautiful photographs, complimented by compelling, thought-provoking, touching commentary.
It was great to meet you and, finally, the formidable ladies of Bosfam last week!
Thanks so much for your hospitality and carpet buying advice!
All the best,
Erin
Shweta
July 30, 2008
Hi Heidi,
Thanks for your comment! Iain was actually telling me about the Guatemala project. That’s fantastic! Glad to know there are more people interested in this type of advocacy. We are wishing you all the best!! Please let us know if you need any advice 🙂
Shweta
July 30, 2008
Hi Erin!!
It was really lovely meeting you as well! Thank you for your comments – I’m glad you like the pictures. There will be many more in a couple of days, so please do check back.
I’m sure the carpet will keep you very happy 🙂
Take care and keep in touch!