Dirty
Although this was supposed to be a rest day, Rik and I cycled straight on to Kotor after our farewell lunch with our cycling mates. That was good for 95km and 1,200m of elevation gain.
As already mentioned, the route was surprisingly beautiful. It is bizarre how you form expectations in your head for such a stage—based on a flat, abstract map—only to cycle into a totally different, and in this case much more beautiful, environment.
We also immediately notice the difference in prosperity between Croatia and Monte Negro. EU membership has its advantages 😉
But culturally, too, we are now truly in the Balkans. And first and foremost, that means super friendly people!