51. Standing amid a pile of timber. 52. That was the simple assessment of Fatime Boshnjaku as she stood amid hundreds of fire-gutted homes and shops. 53. The neighborhood lines a deep valley to the south where at least a few farms still stand amid many new homes. 54. Their modest white home once stood amid fields of corn and potatoes. 55. Although the fire was extinguished within half an hour only the shell was left standing amid the blackened rubble. 56. Standing amid the gilt ikons and hissing candles, a priest was besieged by the old women wishing to kiss his crucifix. |