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affrecaI did manage to catch up with Tesia and go to Bruges (it is a small city in Belgium with amazing old buildings) for a day. We accidentally followed a French tour group for the brewery tour. We were looking for where to buy tickets, but went the wrong way. At least Tesia could translate for me. It seemed to be organized on the vertical system - just have the ingredients flow down to the next level. Lots of skinny little stairs. But quite a view from the top (and one really ugly building in the distance).
As for the biking part, one tour company was full, and the other didn't show. Drat. So we had to walk around and buy chocolate. Poor us. Had the friendliest rude waiter at a little cafe.
Well, I seem to moving a bit faster than I expected, and since I'm not going to Russia, I have a bit more time to waste. Tesia got the idea of southern eastern Europe stuck in my mind, but I'm not sure. Carli, did you get over to the other former Yugoslavian countries last year? Are they worth it? Any other votes from the viewing audience?
-Kel
the planless
As for the biking part, one tour company was full, and the other didn't show. Drat. So we had to walk around and buy chocolate. Poor us. Had the friendliest rude waiter at a little cafe.
Well, I seem to moving a bit faster than I expected, and since I'm not going to Russia, I have a bit more time to waste. Tesia got the idea of southern eastern Europe stuck in my mind, but I'm not sure. Carli, did you get over to the other former Yugoslavian countries last year? Are they worth it? Any other votes from the viewing audience?
-Kel
the planless
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Date: 2004-05-17 10:36 pm (UTC)Go to Croatia. The coast this time of year is gorgeous and the country is very beautiful, not war-torn and not that expensive to tour. Take a day trip into Bosnia if you're interested, as it is a hard, but important lesson to learn. If you want to see a ton of destruction, stay in Southern Croatia and then go into Bosnia to Srebrenica where the most destruction occurred. If you'd like to see the country's rehabilitation efforts, go to Sarajevo. It is being rebuilt, but still has quite a bit of war damage. The people are friendly and in Sarajevo, you are more likely to find people who speak at least a little English. There is a GREAT restaurant up on a hill with a spectacular view of the capitol called, Restoran "Park Princeva". Wonderful food, decent price, good service and a menu in English!
I wouldn't recommend going into Serbia as they really don't like Americans (and I mean REALLY don't like Americans). Otherwise, if the former-Yugoslavia isn't peeking any interest, I would recommend Budapest, Hungary. A very modern city with great sites, affordable lodging and food, a great metro transit system and more likely hood of meeting people who speak either English or German (you will find menus in German and Hungarian). Beautiful city. Just wonderful. I would suggest (if not staying in a hostel), the Hotel Korona. The equivalent of a 4-star hotel in the US, but for only $50 a night (however, that may have been a group rate??). So--that's it. I also was urged to go to Slovakia by someone who has been there. They say it is beautiful, cheap and friendly.
Ok, this comment is huge. Hope it helped! If you need any other info, I have a ton!
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Date: 2004-05-17 10:40 pm (UTC)I forgot to mention that the public transportation in Bosnia is very few and far in between and it is mountainous country. Um...I remember seeing tour buses, so perhaps that is an option? I wouldn't know how to find out about the tours...If no Bosnia, I still recommend Croatia. It is modern and beautiful.
Carlee