The End of the Road

I've mentioned repeatedly in the last few days that I've never been so poorly prepared for a trip and it's finally caught up with me.

When border patrol at the crossing to Montenegro asks me for my car papers, I think "shit!" – I have registration papers. At home.

There's no chance to continue as planned, and even if I got permission to enter Montenegro without the document, it's doubtful I'd be let into Albania.

This sucks! But it's my own responsibility and I own it. Will I just spend the rest of my time in Croatia? A friend is on Hvar, but leaving in two days. Head back to Slovenia? It's a beautiful country and I could spend months in the Soča Valley alone. Take a ferry to Italy and drive north along the boot?

As I make my way toward Dubrovnik, thinking of getting an Airbnb and enjoying the Game of Thrones flair for the night while considering my options, another possibility enters my mind. I check my options and realize: If everything works to my advantage, this can work!

An hour later, I'm sitting at Dubrovnik airport, my car parked overnight (6 €) with a return trip ticket (62,65 €) and a rental car in Frankfurt (30,05 €). For one hundred Euros and a lost day, I can continue as planned. If things keep working out this well. I'm sure they will!Read more