We came back earlier than usual because we had access to a free ski chalet in the mountains. The problem? Southern Europe has no snow this winter save the very upper mountain peaks.
We decided to make the drive to Kolašin anyway, as there would be good hiking if no skiing in the mountains. It’s a weird little town, with building going on everywhere to cash in on mountain sports tourism. It does have an interesting history, though. We’re no longer in Boka Bay and the Venetians never made it this far. Instead, Kolašin was built in 1651 by Ali Pasha Cengic as a (Turkish) fortified town at the center of multiple trading routes. After Montenegro became independent (the first time) in 1878, Kolašin became a main hub, and at one point had the largest number of bars and cafes in the former Yugoslavia.
Things are quiet here since there’s no skiing, and it’s a bit early for hiking (think cold), but we’re making the most of it.
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