Split, Croatia

From Sofia I took an overnight train to Belgrade, from which I took an overnight train to Zagreb. Thinking I'd stay a night, I booked a hostel only to take an overnight bus to Split (and I paid for the hostel. But honestly, it was worth the shower, hours of free internet, and the ability to lay down in a real bed, even if for only half an hour)! And now I'm in Split, trying to negotiate lodgings for the night. The 'cheap' hostels ($20-30 a night) are all booked up, so now I'm in a sobe with two South Koreans who are also looking for a room. They are getting restless as the rooms are not yet available, and my own lodgings (at a price that I'm not supposed to worry about according to the owner...hmmm I've heard that before from everyone in Egypt) are contingient on their staying. SIGH

But hey, at least I have a local source of information. I see that there is a Chagall exhibit in town which I will be going to. Also the centrum is beautiful. There is a palace and a hill I plan on walking later today. Not only there, but there are islands to visit. Next stop after this: Ancora, Italy-that is if I researched correctly and there is a ferry on Tuesday. What should have been 10 days in Italy has dwindled to five. For some really I wasn't so excited about it anyway; perhaps, it's because it didn't fit into the Turkey/Egypt theme so well. I've very excited about my Italy detour as I've stumbled across the second largest caves in Europe, located in Genga. I'm hoping to do some cave adventuring and getting dirty.

Pictures as always are to come.