Arrived in Copenhagen. I’ve been here before but am apprehensive.
For some reason coming over for a permanent job just seems more final. Even
though it is not. I am still keeping my ties to the Netherlands as eventually I
hope to go back “Home”.
Get through the airport with no issue. It is small and seems
distinctly not in the Danish Design mentality I would have expected. I had not
paid attention to this when I came over on a vacation but now it seems to
strike me more.
Whilst waiting for the luggage I decide to visit the mens
room, and am immediately disappointed further. It is old, in need on
maintenance, dirty and not what I would have expected….. again projecting based
on my experiences in the Netherlands. I am beginning to wonder if I have made
the right decision…
The taxi ride to the temporary AirBNB accommodation is
uneventful and actually cheaper than I expect. The 15 minute ride only costs me
160 Kroner.
The apartment though is completely another question. It is
on the forth floor, no elevator and I have to lug up 5 suitcases – we are
coming over to stay for a few years after all. I already dread the thought of
having to take these back down and to the next apartment in 5 days times!
Inside the apartment I find more surprises. The apartment is
nice enough… but not what I would consider clean. And the bathroom… well let’s
say the shower is nothing like what I would have expected in the civilised
western world. I learn from a friend however that the crammed bathrooms and
shower wedged into a corner above the sink (see the photo) is a standard for
Denmark.
I am tired now but need to go out to at least get some food.
The area we are staying in for me is now the next disappointment (Amagerbro).
Near the Metro and supposed to be a nice area reasonably priced. I found the
area to be of the same atmosphere as some areas of the UK that I hate with a
passion and the prices… at least for the AirBNB to not be really reasonable.
For cheaper I got what can be considered a luxurious apartment in Utrecht from
AirBNB. This one was just pretty on the outside.
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