What a day. The container has arrived! And it is is the same container that we have packed in Hamburg. Finally, all our stuff is here.
We only need to get the clearance form MAF. This means that after the container has arrived at four o’clock PM, the MAF inspector comes around at five, and we have till six to unload everything under his watchful eyes, making sure that no „pests“ are sneaking in with our luggage (and, in case of finding anything strange seeds or pollen, peeling it away with a knife and tossing it onto the sidewalk???). Fortunately for us we have planned ahead and hired 20 people to help carry everything into the house while we sit in our rocking chair and watch. seriously though, there is no one around to help, so we just throw everything into the driveway and just about make it before darkness setts in. It is surprising that nothing has broken during the long trip, and we are glad once the stuff is in the house and the unpacking can begin. At three in the morning it is time for a break. We have way to much stuff…
