Himmelpfort-Fürstensee-Neustrelitz and an acquaintance with two men

Today we are heading through Himmelpfort and Fürstensee to Neustrelitz.

46 km. I have a bit of respect and put on my cycling shorts just in case, applied cream on my behind beforehand, and filled my water bottle with electrolytes.

The landscape passes by me. So slowly that I can really take it all in.

We should give ourselves the gift of the present more often. The English word 'Present' has these two meanings for a reason.

At the moment, I’m not really in the mood to eat. After drinking 1 liter of fresh apple-pear juice in one go at a rectory, my stomach is really being tidied up.🤪

Not far now, and I will have reached my goal for today.

To my right, I suddenly see a turquoise blue, crystal clear lake that invites me to swim. Just the right break. The water is pleasantly cool, and it feels good for my limbs to let themselves experience different movements.

I allow them an hour, then it’s time to move on. Always moving forward, like in everyday life. Even on vacation, a bit of discipline shouldn't be missed.

Neustrelitz is, in contrast to the surrounding area, not exactly a green city. Paved squares make it unbearably hot during the day.

My accommodation is the Basiskulturfabrik and Eco-Hotel, which is therefore located in a green area. Here, personality is highly valued, and everything is filled with a lot of passion.💖

However, since today is a rest day at the guesthouse, I need to find something to eat elsewhere.

And so, I combine the useful with the pleasant and take a look around the city as well.

Eventually, I end up at the harbor and settle down directly by the water in a cozy boathouse to eat.

I want to finally write a few cards, but the peace doesn’t last long. The boathouse fills up, and to my left, two gentlemen sit down who attract attention with their relaxed but still cheeky comments.

They must be 'Berliners', I think, because they have said this out loud, and soon we start chatting.

Christian is a dentist from Neustrelitz, and Heiko is likely a businessman from Zehdenick.

It becomes fun, and for me, a free evening.

When the last joke is told, and before I become the topic of conversation in Neustrelitz, I take my leave.

My mother always used to say: 'When it's at its best, one should leave.'

Thanks, Mom. 🙏🏼

Nevertheless, here’s a joke to share:

Do you remember when kids used to ring doorbells and run away?

Today, they all work at DHL.

😂