Well, here I am. I’ve now started packing, and things are trying to come together with the move to Ireland. It looks like I may have to get some approvals for the move, however, because logistically – I’m just not finding an easy way to move the dog.

I thought I was going to be able to fly him – but being Riddick is 35 kilos and is 11 years old – most of the pet carriers simply don’t want to touch him because it’s risky. So, I’ve looked up the logistics and submitted to the company that I may need to drive from Berlin to Cherbourg, France (1400 km) to catch a 19 hour ferry up to Ireland. From there, it’s a 3 hour drive (on the opposite side of the roads) to Dublin and my new flat. It’s a little bit more expensive than expected, so I’m now waiting on approvals.

If the approvals come through – I’m going to book a ferry. This could be a bit of a logistical problem again – because the ferry only goes once every 3 days. While that’s do-able, the other issue coming up now is that the ferry only has 1 kennel that’s big enough for my dog. It looks like it’s booked out at least 2 – 4 weeks in advance and I will have to have a reservation for it. *crosses fingers* That means I’m already a week late – and hoping to be in Ireland by the middle of the month.

Packing, Packing, and more Packing….that’s what I’m doing right now. Good thing I left some stuff in Ireland when I went earlier. It may take 6 weeks before I get my stuff from the moving company, but at least I’ll have something of my own there.