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The walled old town (picture) is traffic-free. This makes walking around its cosy lanes and squares delightful.
Until the cruise-ship daytrippers arrive, when you pine for the relative tranquillity of the North Circular.
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So many of the locals either own or rent cargo trikes like this (picture).
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That's because Balkan drivers just park on the pavement anyway (picture).
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The bikes tend to be pushed when in the old town, as cycling per se seems to be prohibited too.
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It's a stunning ride, and - rarely for mountainous Montenegro - flat.
So I was told. Though if that information is as trustworthy as Podgorica's taxi drivers, you'll need crampons and oxygen.
I would have done it, except the only bikes available for hire in Kotor were those cargo trikes. I could have taken quite a picnic with me, though.
What a refreshing way of transporting goods from place to another. Eco friendly, efficient, healthy and you have the pleasure of cycling in wonderful scenery next to the mountainous Montenegro!
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