Today we faced a seven hour train trip from Zagreb to Belgrade. We slept in and had an easy morning till our train left at 11:10am. It was the same train as yesterday but there was only second class (Sunday special?) and we were able to find our seat number 37 as the numbers go up to 8 in second class and 6 in first class. The toilets were either unclean or occupied so we held on and read from our kindles all the way. The scenery was not as interesting as yesterday when we passed through the Slovenian gorges.
We had to show our passports and get them stamped twice again. Three different ticket inspectors checked our pass; they do not seem to understand what a Global Continuous Pass is. At least the air-conditioning was working; it was hot outside again. We were very relieved to get off the train as it filled up as we approached Belgrade. Lyn changed our Croation money for 1000 dinars and Malcolm withdrew 1000 dinars from the ATM. We had no idea how much that represented but our dinner cost 1500, so we have to think big numbers in future.
A friendly taxi driver touting for business pointed out our Hotel Belgrade City which was visible from the station entrance. The hotel receptionist upgraded us from Economy to Standard as she seemed concerned that our Economy room had no lift access. Our room is very good again, so exploring is not an option tonight.
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