Sunday, June 19, 2011

Day 23: Sun 19 Jun - Donji Milanovac to Kladovo

Ride: 60km

We followed a very good road along the river today.  A day of hills, (5km 10%er) curved tunnels, gorgeous gorges and stunning Danube views.  The very dark tunnels with a curve are tricky on a bike, especially when there's a bus or truck coming the other way.  

I felt a bit off today, giddy and unsteady on my feet.  No I didn't get into the grog last night, or this morning!  Being giddy on a bike without good lights, in a dark tunnel with oncoming traffic is dangerous.   The smoked fish I had for dinner was extremely salty, no matter how much water I drank during the night I was still thirsty.   Must have been that.

We passed by the narrowest part (150m) of the Danube today. Hard to believe that this mighty river would fit through such a small gap.   The river at this point must be extremely deep.  

It is hot when riding in the sun today, their summer has arrived.


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