{"id":9570,"date":"2020-11-02T11:58:46","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T11:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/?p=9570"},"modified":"2023-03-23T15:28:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T13:28:30","slug":"polizeieinsatz-an-der-cala-di-punta-lunga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/en\/italy\/police-operation-at-cala-di-punta-lunga\/","title":{"rendered":"Police operation | Cala di Punta Lunga | Are they scaring us out of paradise?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8220;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; min_height=&#8220;397px&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f5fb2fbdbf5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f5fb2fbdbf5\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/en\/italy\/police-operation-at-cala-di-punta-lunga\/#%E2%80%9E%E2%80%A6Kannst_du_sie_sehen_Du_kannst_sie_sehen%E2%80%A6%E2%80%9C\" >&#8222;&#8230;Kannst du sie sehen Du kannst sie sehen&#8230;&#8220;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/en\/italy\/police-operation-at-cala-di-punta-lunga\/#Polizei_im_Paradies\" >Police in paradise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/en\/italy\/police-operation-at-cala-di-punta-lunga\/#Die_Polizei_kommt_nicht_zu_uns\" >The police don't come to us<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/en\/italy\/police-operation-at-cala-di-punta-lunga\/#Polizei_Prasenz\" >Police presence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/en\/italy\/police-operation-at-cala-di-punta-lunga\/#Freund_und_Helfer\" >Friend and helper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/en\/italy\/police-operation-at-cala-di-punta-lunga\/#%E2%80%9E%E2%80%A6Tag_und_Nacht_wird_sie_bei_dir_sein_Tag_und_Nacht_wird_sie_bei_dir_sein_%E2%80%93_die_Polizei%E2%80%9C\" >&#8222;&#8230;Tag und Nacht wird sie bei dir sein Tag und Nacht wird sie bei dir sein &#8211; die Polizei.&#8220;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/en\/italy\/police-operation-at-cala-di-punta-lunga\/#Extrabreit\" >Extra wide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/en\/italy\/police-operation-at-cala-di-punta-lunga\/#Einkaufen_nach_dem_Polizei-%E2%80%9ESchreck%E2%80%9C\" >Einkaufen nach dem Polizei-&#8222;Schreck&#8220;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/en\/italy\/police-operation-at-cala-di-punta-lunga\/#Unauffallig_genug\" >Inconspicuous enough?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9E%E2%80%A6Kannst_du_sie_sehen_Du_kannst_sie_sehen%E2%80%A6%E2%80%9C\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">&#8222;&#8230;Kannst du sie sehen<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Du kannst sie sehen&#8230;&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">This morning we had a good night's sleep here on Macari beach and drank our coffee in peace. So it was a wonderful morning like in paradise. Yesterday there were still lots of Italian white goods on the edge of the bay, all of which left last night. Probably typical weekend campers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polizei_im_Paradies\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Police in paradise<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now there are only 3 campers in sight and one a little way off, halfway to us. Suddenly all my alarm bells start ringing, I see a black car next to the group of 3 campers and 2 men in black knocking on the door of a camper. I just say 'police', Marc understands immediately and we pack everything up in no time at all. We are already so practiced and only need 5 minutes to fold up the roof, pack the chairs, solar panel and everything else. And to get dressed, because we're both still in our surfer ponchos. Just like you do on the beach.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, the two black men are already with the single camper closest to us. We are next. We are already sitting in the van and are about to start the engine when I see the two men walking back towards their car. First we wait and see. And then we see the car drive away again. What was that? We go to the other campers and ask.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8220;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_image src=&#8220;https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AA12CA79-16A4-48ED-8028-0BE0BBB2988C-1024&#215;576.jpg&#8220; alt=&#8220;Gr\u00e4ser vor dem Meer in Macari, im Hintergrund die Berge&#8220; title_text=&#8220;AA12CA79-16A4-48ED-8028-0BE0BBB2988C&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_margin=&#8220;-2px|||||&#8220;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_image src=&#8220;https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_4485.jpg&#8220; alt=&#8220;Felsen und Riff in der Bucht von Macari&#8220; title_text=&#8220;IMG_4485&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Die_Polizei_kommt_nicht_zu_uns\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">The police don't come to us<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The police officers only speak Italian, unfortunately not English. That's why communication is difficult. But it became clear that it's not about the actual camping, but about 'social distancing'. New corona rules were announced yesterday and will apply from today. As the numbers are going up, in addition to the mask requirement, restaurants will now close at 6pm from today. Our camper neighbors were warned to keep their distance and wear their masks. They had to show their IDs and these were photographed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; custom_padding=&#8220;||45px|||&#8220;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polizei_Prasenz\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Police presence<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>None of this sounds to us like we have to leave this wonderful spot. The police are on hand to ensure that the new rules are adhered to.<\/p>\n<p>Why weren't we approached by the police? We don't know and don't want to speculate.<\/p>\n<p>And of course we don't have a photo of the police again. I just don't think about taking photos in the moments of shock, it's more important to save our skin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freund_und_Helfer\"><\/span>Friend and helper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why are we reporting on this mission? We simply want to take up the cudgels. On the one hand for freestylers, wild campers, wagon folk &amp; co. In other words, for people like us. Who try to find their spot in Mother Nature to set up camp. And on the other hand for the police.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a camper like us, you have to be aware that you are breaking the rules. In many places in Europe, there is a general ban on wild camping. Time and again we hear that in many countries, especially on the coast, you can expect high fines and constant checks. This means that camping is prohibited outside designated campsites or pitches.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Private land is often an exception to this rule. In most countries you are allowed to camp there in agreement with the owner. So ask nicely. So much for law and order.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But what are our experiences in this regard? We can only report good things so far. Regardless of whether it's the gendarmerie in France, the Guardia Civil in Spain, the GNR - Guarda Nacional Republicana in Portugal or now the Carabinieri in Italy. Contrary to all gloomy prophecies, so far we have only met friendly, tolerant and polite police officers. We have received praise for our garbage collection campaigns, a smile for how quickly we can pack or indirect health recommendations as in today's case. In Portugal, for example, we were warned of an approaching storm. So far, our experiences have been consistently positive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Wir konnten in der Vergangenheit aber auch erfahren, dass am selben Strand, nicht alle so zuvorkommend behandelt wurden. Doch sicherlich liegt es, wie so oft im Leben daran, wie ich selbst mit meinem Gegen\u00fcber kommuniziere. &#8222;Die Jungs&#8220; machen auch nur ihren Job, lasst uns nicht vergessen, dass es unser Freund und Helfer ist. Also l\u00e4cheln und entschuldigen, wenn man im Unrecht ist. Und dankbar sein, wenn ein Auge zugedr\u00fcckt wird. Danke &#8222;Jungs&#8220;!<\/p>\n<p>As we're already packed anyway, we go shopping after the shock. Because nothing builds you up more than a good meal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9E%E2%80%A6Tag_und_Nacht_wird_sie_bei_dir_sein_Tag_und_Nacht_wird_sie_bei_dir_sein_%E2%80%93_die_Polizei%E2%80%9C\"><\/span><span>&#8222;&#8230;Tag und Nacht wird sie bei dir sein<\/span><br \/><span>Tag und Nacht wird sie bei dir sein &#8211; die Polizei.&#8220;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extrabreit\"><\/span><span>Extra wide<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8220;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_image src=&#8220;https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_4490-1024&#215;768.jpg&#8220; alt=&#8220;hinter dem Meer und vor den Bergen sieht man PlanBwagen kaum&#8220; title_text=&#8220;IMG_4490&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8220;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_image src=&#8220;https:\/\/www.planbwagen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_4435-1024&#215;768.jpg&#8220; alt=&#8220;Klippen und aufgew\u00fchltes Meer in der Bucht von Macari&#8220; title_text=&#8220;IMG_4435&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Einkaufen_nach_dem_Polizei-%E2%80%9ESchreck%E2%80%9C\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Einkaufen nach dem Polizei-&#8222;Schreck&#8220;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The nearest supermarket is not far away. At first glance, it seems quite large and well-stocked. At second glance, you realize that the shelves only appear full at first glance. The goods are arranged in such a way that the first row is usually full, but behind it is partly empty. Many things are simply sold out. We will often find that not everything is always available here on the island, some things are simply not there. For whatever reason. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">You're not in a big city like Cologne, the infrastructure just isn't there. Or is it because of Corona? It's not always easy for us, because we simply don't have space in the van for stockpiling. We shop every 3-4 days and then hope to get what we need. It's usually fresh fruit and vegetables and we can adapt to what's on offer. Are there no pears today? Never mind, we'll just eat apples. It's more difficult with my milk alternative for my morning coffee. It would be a shame if I had to drink it black. I'm curious to see how things develop. We'll keep you posted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After shopping, we drive back to the bay of Macari and open our home office. We drive a little further into the road so that we can be seen even less from the road.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unauffallig_genug\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Inconspicuous enough?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">We are always being asked about the look of our van. It would be so unusual. Why didn't we choose something more inconspicuous? Yes, in a city like Cologne, our van stands out like a sore thumb. But that's not our aim. We like to be out in nature, free and wild. And there's nothing better than our Urbancamo. Or can you spot us immediately in the photo?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8220;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; min_height=&#8220;397px&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8220;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220;] &#8222;&#8230;Kannst du sie sehenDu kannst sie sehen&#8230;&#8220; Heute morgen haben wir sch\u00f6n ausgeschlafen hier am Strand von Macari und in Ruhe unseren Kaffee getrunken. Also ein wunderbarer Morgen wie im Paradies. 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