Well it wasn’t really work, after a few very chilled days in Novi Sad we visited Dusko’s (a Mike South Syngenta contact) country retreat. Dusko let us in really slowly (he’d spotted we were slackers), the “work” consisted of about an hour moving some wood and picking and eating apples whilst sampling homebrew. Hard graft! Prior to this we were entertained in superb style by Tanja, Dusko’s daughter. Having a guide was really valuable and meant we definitely made the most of our short stay in Serbia, the country isn’t really geared for tourists and so many of the sights are hidden away with little or no information on how to get there. Highlights included driving to “The middle of nowhere” fish restaurant which cooks food in wood burning ovens and has no electricity… and on this occasion no fish!
Have since left Novi Sad, Dusko, Tanja and extended family (thank you for your excellent hospitality!) After almost a week’s rest (our longest break) it is high time to get back to the road – and with a crate of apples and 5litres of homemade wine in the back we shouldn’t have to stop for a while!
Successfully linked with Emily at the Airport and Roshan at the station in Belgrade so we are back up to four in the van. Staying the night at Three Black Catz hostel in the centre of the city in preparation for a little sight seeing tomorrow.
