Outing to Gracanica

Ivan and Daniela accompanied us to the monastery and church at Gracanica last Friday. It is about 700 years old and all things considered, it is in really good shape. Unfortunately I wasn't allowed to take photographs inside. The walls and ceilings are covered in paintings depicting scenes from the Bible. Vandals have at one time or another gouged out the eyes of some of the people depicted which is really unfortunate. Soot from burning candles have also almost obliterated some of the scenes. There is no climate control inside so I'm amazed that these paintings are not all but gone. It would be wonderful if funds could be raised to restore them but as you can see from the razor wire and KFOR soldier outside, this is probably only a secondary concern at this time.