An unexpected twist during my Berlin trip cost me 2,000 euros!
I set foot in Berlin for the very first time, just a two-day adventure with friends. Our plan? Visiting the TV tower and enjoying the city's sights. Along the way, we decided to grab a bite at what seemed like a decent restaurant @heritage_berlin. We ordered four Aperol Spritz cocktails. Then, disaster struck. The waiter clumsily dropped the tray, and it landed squarely on our table and, unfortunately, on me. My brand-new 100-euro Hoka sneakers were soaked in cocktail (and even my socks got drenched).
On the table, my iPhone, snuggly tucked in a leather case, and my expensive Sony 7C camera took the brunt of the spill. The camera and lens were baptized in cocktails.
The result? Our evening was shattered, and the entire trip to Germany took a nosedive. My impression of Germany soured (the service was, without a doubt, the worst). I had to say goodbye to my sneakers, socks, and that leather phone case. As for the nearly-new camera and lenses, they now require either a complete overhaul or at least some replacement parts. To add to the headache, they have to be shipped to a service center in Warsaw, which means I'll be camera-less for a month, at least. Will it look like a new camera again? Well, that's out of the question.
The restaurant manager did her best to make amends, constantly apologizing and offering her business card. But when it came to buying me a new camera, she deflected, redirecting me to an insurance company. It's been five days, and the insurance company has yet to reach out.
In short, a word of caution for anyone planning a trip to Berlin: steer clear of this restaurant or be prepared to wear a full-on diving suit and leave your expensive belongings behind. Otherwise, you might end up losing everything and spend months seeking compensation, without even a hint of moral support. If you're lucky, they might cover the camera repair bill, but don't count on anything more. #heritagberlin #heritagerestaurants #restaurantberlin #berlinfood read more