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Steep hills right after Belgrade provided for a thirsty and sweaty cyclist - but after the endless plains of Hungary it's appreciated, the view is simply better when you are finally on top of one, after beeing overdosed on neurotransmitters.

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Met polish cycle-travellers who where riding in the opposite direction after travelling through Ukraine, Rumania and Bulgaria, they discouraged spending too much time in Bulgaria(Dull, bad roads, apathic inhabitants) and encouraged going along the Danube in Serbia - since my couchsurfing-host in Belgrade recommended to go south of the Danube through a valley the mountains i'm still undecided, will consult my maps tomorrow.

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