Did you like Sremski Karlovci on Episode 9? Well, I hope so cause it's over now as I head North:
The more I head North in Serbia the more I can tell the difference with the South part. The latter is poorer in its Balkan way, the former feels richer, neater, and overall good looking. Is it just the places I've been or plain truth? Locals can confirm or not but as far as I've seen they tend to agree.
As I get closer to Novi Sad Molinarijev Park catches my attention and I decide to make a stop:
I guess you agree with my "how bad can this be" just by the looks of it.
This looks like two pink house making love but it's OK if you don't see it, my imagination can stretch quite far :)
Time to hop on my saddle again. The following gate, aptly named Belgrade Gate, feels like welcoming me to Novi Sad's surroundings:
You see, I am one breath away from Petrovaradin's castle and I can't wait to walk around. First I have to find a place to leave my bike though. This quest brings me to Varadin bridge:
As I enjoy the view I think of the contrast between the super calm waters of Danube and the super massive effect they have in shaping Europe's landscape and economy. No surprise, it's the largest river of central/west Europe:
Under Varadin bridge is where my bike will patiently wait for me for the Nth time in its travelling career:
Not too bad though, it's got a bunch of Hungarian bikes to talk to while I'll be away plus free view to Petrovaradin castle:
Among this green heaven you can already see the top of Petrovaradin's clock tower in the background:
I'm not even halfway but I already get a bit of view which promises for what I will see from the top:
Varadin bridge with Novi Sad in the background plus my bike right in the middle (if you have the eye of an eagle). At the same spot, behind me is the local clock tower:
Can it get any better? Still some corridors left to make it all the way up though. Which means that, incredible as it sounds, it might get even better.
(Sorry for the tilt, just had to make it fit)
Spooky, or gross? Your call :)
And if it's too many pictures already then give this 4K video a try:
Hope you liked it so far, see you on my next Serbian explorations!
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