Arrival

We have arrived in Germany. Flights were good except we were delayed in Leipzig about 40 minutes while a new plane was readied to replace a broken one. The photo from my mobile phone camera and shows our dog Hector getting offloaded in Leipzig. He's on the conveyor in the front of the plane - click on the picture for a closer view.

The airport veterinarian could not read Hector's ISO compliant microchip but this was waved off as a technicality and Hector was admitted to Germany. At least he doesn't have to apply for long-term resident visas like the rest of the family will. I already have one from my long time working in Germany.

Oh - and we will receive a bill for 30 euro for the vet's inspection fee.

We were met by a van driver from my work (Calyxo) and the relocation coordinator. After some organizing, we drove our three-vehicle entourage from the Leipzig airport to our new home in the southwest part of town, unloaded our luggage, and collapsed for a few hours.

We finished our day at another amazing Viet Namese run Asian restaurant just down the street. Very good Thai food. I'm friends with the Viet Namese restaurant owners in Wolfen; the town that I work in.