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Bratislava to Budapest with a happy doggy hike stop-off on the way
We took an early train to Budapest so we could get out in the incised meanders of the River Danube on the way there, for a hilly hike. The international train between the Slovakian and Hungarian capitals fortunately stopped at the little station of Nagymaros-Visigrad. The viewing tower at the top is said to have…
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Railway Dog enjoys an overnight in Bratislava
The highlight of lovely Bratislava was a pancake shop, for both of us. Baspie was allowed on the high bench seat. He had a lovely view of cooking, which he patiently and hopefully admires. He loved his half of a peanut butter crepe. Bratislava old town is a delight to walk around. It feels safe,…
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Austria to Slovakia
Baspie the railway dog was again tucked under a table in his Nestbedz. I had a ticket for him from a platform machine, and my Interrail ticket sorted on the app for Graz to Bratislava. The change in Vienna was easy, with boards showing platforms and all on time. Austria seems a land made of…
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Graz – a happy stop
Graz was just a convenient inexpensive overnight stopping point near a train accessible hike. Yet it’s a nice place in its own right, full of flowers, pleasant people and strong signs of open mindedness.
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Slovenia to Austria for a hike
Getting a taxi for an early train from Maribor sure was pleasant, with Baspie dog getting a few extra zzz in on my ankle. The second time on a train to Vienna but again getting off sooner, this time in Graz. Use the on platform machines to buy dog tickets (with or without human tickets)…
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Railway dog explores Maribor, Slovenia
Initially a bit disappointed with the small scale of the mountains and the towniness of the area, we headed up the bubble lift. Baspie was chill floating in it, his first was back in Lugano. Not much different to a train really.
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Croatia to Slovenia
From Zagreb we wanted a bit of countryside. Maribor was in the vague direction of Romania, which we have a deadline to get to. Also it is supposed to be nice and has a cute open campsite. A direct train, what could possibly go wrong? Then the back of the train detached and we were…
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A taste of Zagreb
Recovery from the long bus journey to Zagreb required a nap and nibbles, so we only ventured from the Chill Out Hostel after dark. We bumped into the German tunnels which are open till 8pm and form useful cut throughs. How do you stop people peeing in them? Install toilets – brilliant! Didn’t work for…
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Sibenik, Croatia, is a nice place to be a dog or human
At the unpromising building site end of a branch train line you walk on into the ancient cobbled town of Sibenik. Sited in a sunken river valley invaded by the sea, it is protected from storms. The massive natural harbour has a narrow flooded gorge entrance, “St Anthony’s Canal”. The pedestrian old town is full…
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The long short train journey from Split to Šibenik
By train it is a 1.5 hour journey from Split to Šibenik. However, after the first train, there was a daily scheduled 3.5 hours to wait in the one horse town of Perković. Rather than causing this place to perk up and provide a place to be, the vibe maybe is what stops anyone but…
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