Day 5: From Velika Kladusa to Bosansa Krupa (Bosnia)

After a restful night at Hotel Vrata Bosne, where we enjoyed a spacious room and a hearty breakfast included for just 50 euros per night, we set off towards Bosanska Krupa.
We originally planned to stay in Cazin, but we found the city lacked charm and had few accommodation options, all of which were overpriced. After a coffee at Cafe Hilton, we decided to head towards Bosanska Krupa, where we found some nice accommodation options by the Una River.
A not-so-fun fact about Bosnia is that smoking indoors is allowed, and it seems almost everyone takes advantage of this. Yesterday, 6 out of 7 tables at the hotel's restaurant were occupied by smokers, and today at the café, the situation was similar. Not being used to dining in such a smoky environment can be quite annoying, so we sat as close to an open window as possible.
The ride to Bosanska Krupa was 76 km with an 800+ meter gradient. The roads were small and mostly free of cars, allowing us to fully enjoy the lush green landscapes. Along the way, we encountered lovely people who were curious about our journey. Their warm hellos and friendly smiles gave us a boost of energy to keep going.
We strongly suggest you try the lamb restaurants you spot along the road—the meat is absolutely delicious! Once you arrive at your destination, take a leisurely promenade along the river, grab some popcorn for just 1 euro, and enjoy the ride!

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