In the "road peace" mentioned before, we started by passing the Roman Diana fortress. The Romans had a presence here; the Danube had been the boundary of the Empire but from here they invaded Northern Thrace the other side. The fortress is very large and only partly excavated. It had a varied history of violence and rebuilding and we were lucky to encounter a resident archeologist who told us quite a lot.
Then to Kladovo where we stayed the night. We were in good time, so went to see the ruined Turkish fortress. But there was very little one could actually get to.
The next day set off on EV13, which went past what is left on this bank of Trajan's bridge. One pier: a similar one the other side, but nothing else. Then it was cycling on, much of the journey being by the Danube, held back here by the second dam. Quite windy against and we are noting how fast a wind against uses up the bikes' electricity, which can be a matter for concern
Ee were going to Negotin. For the last ca25 km EV13 diverted off the main road took to minor road close to the Danube, about as far as the second dam. The road surface was highly variable, but we got through and saw some lovely river views.
Overnight in Negotin in a faded hotel and a very good meal elsewhere. The next day to Vidin in Bulgaria. This not very far and we got there in time to see the medieval castle and the ruins of the beautiful synagogue and then a good supper by the Danube. Lest you think this trip is a gastronomic exercise, well it isn't.
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