Popoland Camp

A short hop today and probably another into Bulgaria tomorrow.

We were going to go further but when we stopped for coffee on the motorway this morning, we spotted this place near Niš (pronounced Nish) and decided that we would take a chance on it.

We went to a supermarket in Niš (actually a pretty good one) on the way and randomly discovered a Decathlon right next door. Ooh, we were pleased!

However, we were oddly accosted by a begging child who wouldn't leave us alone when we got out of the van in the carpark. I say 'oddly' because this was the most up-market bit of Serbia that we have been to, an oasis of modern shops in an otherwise very run down area. But, on reflection, I guess it makes sense that it is also the best place to beg. It's the first face-to-face begging we have seen.

Anyway, we managed to buy a couple of accessories for the bikes and a pair of long trousers for Andy. We were also hoping to buy CampingGaz but Decathlon in Serbia don't appear to stock it. We will need to find some in the next week or so.

We tried cycling into Niš this afternoon but found the roads too fast/dangerous to cycle on so gave up and went to the campsite bar instead.

Then met the first UK people of the trip so far on the campsite when we got back. Almost everyone else we meet is either German or Dutch. Nice to have a natter.

Then went back to the bar later for a meal out, including a starter of Urnebes (described as "cow cheese with pepper and garlic") which was delicious.

Again, we ended the meal with plum slivovitz - two nights running!

Overall, a much better day than yesterday.Read more