Day 6: From Bosanska Krupa to Bihac

We spent the night in Bosanska Krupa at Hotel Eki, which faces the beautiful Una River. While it's also possible to stay in the charming floating houses by the river (Apartman UNA), we found them to be overpriced at 100 euros per night, and the place was under renovation and needed cleaning. Without data to check other options, we walked over to the neighboring Hotel Eki. There, we got a lovely room with a balcony overlooking the river for just 60 euros, including breakfast.
After breakfast, we checked out of the hotel and took a leisurely promenade to the nearby park by the river. There, we jumped into the water for a refreshing swim. The cool water made me feel every cell in my body come alive, leaving me completely awake and ready for the next ride.
We headed towards our next destination: Bihać, just 34 km away. Though it was a short ride, it was the most scenic route we've encountered so far. The road winds along the river, with train rails on one side and the river on the other, passing through canyons and lush greenery. The turquoise water adds to the majesty of the landscape, making it definitely worth taking the time to fully appreciate the stunning surroundings. Midway, we stopped for lunch at Hotel Kostelski Buk and enjoyed a feast for 46 euros. With a stunning view of the river falls, we indulged in a huge plate of seafood, soups, entrees, desserts, and coffee. The trout, sourced directly from the river, was incredibly fresh and tasty. We ended our meal with a Bosnian dessert, Tufahije—a must-try! The combination of baked apple and walnuts was simply perfect, and we fell totally in love with it. To finish, we savored a Bosnian coffee (though Jon mistakenly called it Turkish coffee, much to the waiter's disapproval!).

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