Day 16: From Lukomir to Brda

After having breakfast at our guesthouse, we went for a walk through the charming hilly town before hitting the road again.
We rode about 10 km when Jon’s tire split. He changed the inner tube, but the puncture was so deep that it went through the entire tire. From that moment on, Jon had to push his bike.
We hoped to hitchhike to Sarajevo to find a bike repair shop, but traffic in the hills was sparse, and the passing cars didn’t have enough space to help us. We continued walking until we arrived in Brda, where we found Edelweiss Mountain Lodge. To our great surprise, we discovered an amazing spot run by fantastic hosts. The place is spectacular, with a stunning morning view from the terrace. The lodge is managed by a couple of experienced mountain climbers who treated us to a spectacular dinner and shared great conversations, offering invaluable tips about Bosnia, routes, and biking.
Later on, we found out that they are part of the Transdinarica hubs and are pioneers in adventure tourism in the region. It's funny how things work out sometimes—the puncture led us to one of our best stops. We left with full hearts, having enjoyed delicious meals, great energy, and a newfound friendship. The next day, our hosts gave us a ride to Sarajevo and dropped us off at a bike repair shop. Thanks again, guys!

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