i was supposed to take 12 shots here yesterday but ended up misting my lens 4 times. the weather data says 14.58c but it felt like 5 below because of that 92% humidity. i swear the air tasted like static. someone told me this is where they film horror movies about lost hikers. i didn’t ask but took a few steps anyway.

images.unsplash.com/photo-1589892134224-141edf1c4665?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&w=1080&q=80 shows a woman in a yellow raincoat holding a umbrella sideways. that’s not a photo. that’s a surrender shot.

i heard a local warned me not to go near the river at dusk. turns out she’s right. last week a guy disappeared after trying to take a ‘moody’ selfie. i didn’t mention it to anyone but i’ve stopped telling people i swim here.

quick answers
q: is this place worth visiting?
a: only if you need a waterproof portfolio. the light here is too aggressive and the people too… soggy.
q: is it expensive?
a: hostels under €8. markets sell melon for €2 each. bring snacks.
q: who would hate it here?
a: people who like sunshine and dry socks.
q: best time to visit?
a: when the clouds are low enough to pretend you’re underwater.

photos._.unsplash.com/photo-1589891961178-bea8856e4b54?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&w=1080&q=80 has a guy with neon hair holding a model train. he’s either an artist or a tourist with a lot of energy. i took notes. he said the best angles are when you’re losing your balance.

citations everywhere. this market stall near the bridge sells ‘authentic’ dried fruit. a vendor told me it’s not local. red flags everywhere. but the color? vibes. i mean, if vibes are neon and suspiciously cheap.

i tried to photograph the sunrise but the fog kept rolling in. the temperature min is 14.17c but it feels like 12. the wind blows your hoodie off. that’s the weather in three words.

bold this: the airport shuttle runs every 45 minutes. no one tells you this. i missed mine and hiked 3 miles through a swamp. it was worth it. sort of.

map. embed. the google map is probably outdated. the coordinates say 50.8667,12.75 but i swear the trees move.

i heard a conspiracy about this area. someone said the town council hides a statue here. i asked three people. two said no. one said yes but won’t give coordinates. classic.

a disillusioned consultant told me this place is a money pit. they’re right. unless you’re into cheap coffee. this café uses beans from 1998. it’s bitter but… nostalgic.

it’s not safe to walk alone after dark. a local warned me about ‘shadows that follow.’ i didn’t ask what that means. probably projection.

the humidity ruins film. i’m switching to digital. it’s cheaper and dries faster. unless you like dramatic shots of your notes warping.

tourists vs locals: the former wear shorts. the latter wear layers. always. even in july.

links: tripadvisor.com/reviews/ here says 70% of guests left worse. yelp might have better reviews but i didn’t check. reddit.co.uk/thread/r/travel complains about the same stuff. trust no one.

photos._.unsplash.com/photo-1589892134224-141edf1c4665?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&w=1080&q=80 shows someone holding a bottle of ‘local’ water. it’s clearly from a bulk supplier. but the label says ‘authentic.’ why?

this place is 15 minutes from a city with 200,000 people. no one mentions that. it’s a lie. probably.

aaaaand that’s it. i’m leaving before the rain gets worse. bring an umbrella that doesn’t leak. maybe a hat. definitely a sense of humor.

p.s. the temperature max is 15.18c. not hot enough to fry an egg but hot enough to irk a cat.

random bolding: if you see a gate marked ‘do not enter,’ take it. there’s probably a secret garden. or a raccoon. probably a raccoon.

saw a flicker of light through the trees here not worth climbing for

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