Oh boy, what an immense effort to get two bicycles transported from one German city to another! Deutsche Bahn courier services offer a subsidized rate with Hermes Logistics – 25 Euros per bike, not including the packaging (”only 5,90 Euros, for a limited time only!”). Aer Lingus charges another 30 Euros for the transport via plane. Ugh. But I really need a bike in those forthcoming first days of living in Dublin, so I can take a look at all the rooms and apartments available on the market.

And another question that bothers me: How on earth will I span the distance between the airport and my temporary accomodation with a packed bike and a heavy case in both hands and a bag around my neck? I guess a cab might be the easiest solution, though I have to admit that I’m usually too avaricious for that.

But at least, I’ve already made contact to some people in Ireland who are looking for new roommates in the surrounding areas of my new place of work. The first appointments are made, and I’m very anxious to see if the offered (”double”) rooms really qualify for a monthly rate between 500 and 1000 Euros…