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When one photo and one letter change your life forever

Mara Finka holding a photo of the late husband Tomislav Finka

Mara Finka holding a photo of the late husband Tomislav Finka Source: Jasna Novak Milic (SBS)

In 1960, as a 29-year old single woman, Mara Finka (nee Oreb) from Korčula island, decided to leave her hometown Blato and seek new opportunities. Little did she know at the time that an accidental friendship during the journey and one photograph would change her life forever.



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