After a week in hotels, the first night in the tent was really refreshing. We’re up and running early and after a quick breakfast and a quick goodbye to Marta, our host, we’re out on the road at 8.30AM.
![Marta, our host, posing in front of the bar Marta, our host, posing in front of the bar](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-h7qMjGm/1/L/i-h7qMjGm-L.jpg)
Today we will be border hopping between Poland and Slowakia quite a few times. We start along the route we did partly yesterday afternoon and then take a small pass over the tatra mountains into Medzilaborce.
![Green countryside Green countryside](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-PPNns2d/1/L/i-PPNns2d-L.jpg)
![Warhol museum in Medzilaborce Warhol museum in Medzilaborce](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-5JcVv7J/1/L/i-5JcVv7J-L.jpg)
![Warhol museum in Medzilaborce, birth place of his mother Warhol museum in Medzilaborce, birth place of his mother](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-cGKtW3F/1/L/i-cGKtW3F-L.jpg)
We spot the big Warhol museum in Medzilaborce. It’s strange place for such a big museum but they are clearly proud of their famous son, even though he hardly spent time in the town.
![Warhol statue Warhol statue](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-BzB48Dc/2/L/i-BzB48Dc-L.jpg)
Next stop is Dukla pass, one of the big battle grounds in the second world war. On our way there, we spot already quite a few reminders along the road and on the pass itself we first pass a big war cemetary before we take the turn to the big tower overlooking the area.
![Lookout and small museum at Dukla pass Lookout and small museum at Dukla pass](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-jXfPd4M/1/L/i-jXfPd4M-L.jpg)
![Dukla memorial Dukla memorial](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-qVXzZSL/1/L/i-qVXzZSL-L.jpg)
![Perfect spot for lunch Perfect spot for lunch](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-7r86ZXX/1/L/i-7r86ZXX-L.jpg)
After a quick picknick we go and visit the tower.
![statues inside the museum statues inside the museum](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-L4X6mBm/1/L/i-L4X6mBm-L.jpg)
![small panzer small panzer](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-h3C4Fjr/1/L/i-h3C4Fjr-L.jpg)
Fortunately we are not forced to take the stairs up. There is a lift, operated by one of the museum guards. He takes us up and then leaves us with the message that he will come and collect us in 15 minutes.
![Inside the tower Inside the tower](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-2MVNqJd/1/L/i-2MVNqJd-L.jpg)
![Area surrounding Dukla pass observation tower Area surrounding Dukla pass observation tower](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-DdfCvRR/1/L/i-DdfCvRR-L.jpg)
![One of the many tanks still on display at the Dukla pass tank battle site One of the many tanks still on display at the Dukla pass tank battle site](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-mSmPxDH/1/L/i-mSmPxDH-L.jpg)
![Reading the informational brochure received from the guard Reading the informational brochure received from the guard](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-jc2cNk8/1/L/i-jc2cNk8-L.jpg)
![Queue of trucks hauling cheap(er) goods from Slovakia to Poland Queue of trucks hauling cheap(er) goods from Slovakia to Poland](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-BjTxpXB/1/L/i-BjTxpXB-L.jpg)
We enjoy the views for a bit and marvel at the beauty of the entire area. By the time we have done the entire tour, the guard returns to take us back down.
![Wood carvings at the Dukla pass museum Wood carvings at the Dukla pass museum](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-XsJTr2J/1/L/i-XsJTr2J-L.jpg)
After our visit to the tower, we stop at the cemetary for a quick look. The entrance of the memorial is quite impressive.
![Memorial building at Slovakian army cemetery near Dukla pass Memorial building at Slovakian army cemetery near Dukla pass](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-RCppfNK/1/L/i-RCppfNK-L.jpg)
![Inside the memorial building at Slovakian army cemetery near Dukla pass Inside the memorial building at Slovakian army cemetery near Dukla pass](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-BZJsCQc/1/L/i-BZJsCQc-L.jpg)
![Artistic commemoration of the victims of the Dukla pass battle Artistic commemoration of the victims of the Dukla pass battle](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-wJmVPV4/1/L/i-wJmVPV4-L.jpg)
![Names of the victims of the Dukla pass battle Names of the victims of the Dukla pass battle](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-BpBXfgS/2/L/i-BpBXfgS-L.jpg)
And then it’s back to border hopping. We cross the border about five or six times and get some nice views on the Tatra mountains.
![Polish side of the Tatra mountains Polish side of the Tatra mountains](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-N8HKc6S/1/L/i-N8HKc6S-L.jpg)
![Beautiful views in the Polish Tatras Beautiful views in the Polish Tatras](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-7LRJPmm/1/L/i-7LRJPmm-L.jpg)
![Stunning scenery in Southern Poland Stunning scenery in Southern Poland](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-Wbpvk67/1/L/i-Wbpvk67-L.jpg)
![Skies above the Polish countryside Skies above the Polish countryside](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-GxS3xTF/1/L/i-GxS3xTF-L.jpg)
![Bugfest Bugfest](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-4pbGcw9/1/L/i-4pbGcw9-L.jpg)
Our german neighbour at the campsite in Dolny Kubin, more than a week ago told us about some nice camp sites near Zakopane, so that is what we aim for tonight. Around 6PM we decide to stock up on groceries. Just as I spot a small supermarket, we run into a familiar looking bike. Turns out Krzysztof and Gosia were having the same plan and are also heading for Zakopane. So we decide to go together!
![Chance re-encounter with Krzysztof and Gosia near Zakopane Chance re-encounter with Krzysztof and Gosia near Zakopane](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-TQfvf8M/1/L/i-TQfvf8M-L.jpg)
On our map several camp sites are indicated but after riding around town for almost an hour, we do not spot any. Our Polish friends ask around and we’re pointed in different directions on several occasions. In the end Krzysztof takes out his tablet and starts searching the internet. One phone call later and we’re on our way to the camp site. Turns out we passed it at the very beginning but since there’s no signs indicating that there is a camp site, we just missed it. The Polish tourist industry clearly has some marketing issues.
![Biker corner at Zakopane camp site Biker corner at Zakopane camp site](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-2MHwGbC/1/L/i-2MHwGbC-L.jpg)
After putting up the tents, we take a short walk to the nearest store for some beer. Krzysztof has taken it as his personal mission to initiate us in Polish beers. The amount of bottles and cans is stunning. Back at the campsite it’s already dark. We start cooking dinner while the first bottle is opened. By the time we finish dinner, the fourth bottle has been finished. We discover that Polish beers are as diverse as the Belgian brews and they clearly have more than just regular lager.
We spend the rest of the evening talking and drinking the rest of the beers while looking at the stars.
![Day 13 - June 18 - Route Day 13 - June 18 - Route](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-SfcmrQL/1/L/i-SfcmrQL-L.png)
![Day 13 - June 18 - Elevation plot Day 13 - June 18 - Elevation plot](http://destinationworld.smugmug.com/photos/i-8dz75ht/1/L/i-8dz75ht-L.png)