I was heading to the Kustrin – Kietz border station where the distance to walk to the real border line is shortest (3 kms)
In Berlin I was forced to change train twice (Berlin Ost to Ostkreutz and there – the little train to Kustrin- Kietz.
It was 9 pm when I reached the final station. Only few people went out of the train. I took old, DDR-built overpass viaduct to get to the dark and empty street heading to the Odra River. After 200 m walk: What a nice surprise, passing car stops, Polish car! and charming Polish lady offers me a lift. What a nice gesture of solidarity! No control on German side On the other side of the border bridge Polisch post. They check my body temperature – it is OK! Then the passport, then they want me to fill the form – where I will be staying next 2 weeks – I must be on the self-quarantine. Stay at home, do not go out, police will check it. If you will be out, you will be punished!
2 kms away I found the Kostrzyn railway station. The guerd said that all evening trains are suspended. Next one will depart in the morning. Hostel, tourist house were closed. Fortunately I find open private pension to spend the night.
