We haven’t seen so much of Kaliningrad. We know we have enough power on the car to get to chargers in Lithuania and therefore leave the car in the pakking area. Does not take the risk on being dependent on a Russian charger with user manual written with creepy characters.
Besides, the area here around Verkhniy Prud is quite idyllic. Verkhniy Prud are some small, narrow, lakes that are a few kilometers long. The areas around are green lawns, trees and flowers. All the walkways and bike paths are in good condition and where there was a little damage the workers are repairing – on Saturday.
When I walk here I get a strange feeling that everything is fake. That everything is set up to fool me. That all these happy people are hired actors who are only here because of me.
Like the young restaurant manager who spoke good English (and German) and arranged a great lunch dish for us and softened the music. He didn’t know how to make Irish Coffee and we forgot to tell that there was cream on top. We got Irish Coffee without cream! After the food, he followed us all the way out of the restaurant.
We’ve been to amber museeums before but this beats everything we’ve seen. This was art.
A great skateboard court with lots of kids and youth. What strikes me is patience. There are children who have to be kept on the board or the scooter by Mom or Dad together with young people who rage around and do tough tricks.
In short, we had a great time in a beautiful area with good food and nice people.
I forgot to say that the buildings around are nicely maintained and a good blend of 18th century and modern style buildings.
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Tesla holiday in a challenging area 