The best time to travel we figured was first light and indeed it was. We cruised the last few hours towards Bulgaria with neither traffic nor rain, only to be met with some confusion when following signs for Vidin in Bulgaria led us to a port. Confusing as there was no water on our map. Apparently the border between Bulgaria and Romania is a river but the map just assumed we'd know that and didn't bother showing us! So after paying several different forms of ferry tax, we were herded onto a tiny flatbed ferry along with a load of lorries. They didn't bother closing the doors at either end of the ferry as that would mean less space and therefore less money. Health and what? Never heard of it. After a short 20 minute crossing we arrived on land for passport control. The guards were friendly and once again very little problems. The phonebox is still working a treat with officials!
Although it didn't stop us getting pulled over by police a few km down the road for apparently doing 76kph in a 60kph zone. Possibly a believable charge but when the Police found we hadn't yet got any local currency they decided we were more hassle than we are worth and waved us on! I personally think the policeman felt threatened when he saw just how well dressed we were! Day 4 and a change of shirt later and the suits are still looking sharp.
Diet currently consists of crisps, chocolate croissants and energy drinks. But we are definitely going to stop and cook up a noodle based feast soon. Although we have been saying that for about 16 hours now!
Today's plan is to hit Turkey but first we need to get an electric fan fitted in the mini to solve our overheating and more than likely find a cheap hotel to get some actual sleep.
Moral: High
Current thought: It's very nearly Pimms O'clock
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Did you find the fan? Did you get any sleep?
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