Croatia

The border crossing from Sebia to Croatia. You wouldn't believe they were in conflict 20 odd years ago.

The Danube at Vukovar. It was good to see the river being used for recreation. We took this photo from a nearby cafe on the river. recreation)

Don studying the map in the shade of a walnut tree. Note the vineyard in the background.

Goodbye to Serbia.

We have been picking fruit on the side of the road. (Cherries and mulberries are ripe at the moment.) Here Siggy is stuffing her face with cherries.

Novi Sad (Serbia) to Vukovar (Croatia) 10th June, 88.7km @ 20.0 kph

We had a beautiful ride today, following the Danube. After 40 km we crossed the border into Croatia. It was the most casual border crossing we've encountered so far. En route , we had rolling hills filled with vineyards, wheat fields and other crops. Some of the undulations reaching 10% gradient. The town we are spending the night in,Vukovar, was severely affected in the conflict with the Serbs in 1991. Much of the town was destroyed and many locals died in concentration type camps. However, we are staying in the most luxurious accommodation of the trip (four star hotel) and have been promised the best breakfast in Croatia. We are paying half price in a deal arranged for cyclists doing the Danube Cycle Route. The town itself still has a few war damaged buildings but many cafes and restaurants make it a good stop off point. The river was alive with rowers, fisherman, swimmers and leisure boats. Still peaceful but good to see it being used. A thunderstorm is currently cooling things down from 30+ degrees earlier today.