30th March 2006 – Day 164

Although I set my alarm clock at 0800, I only woke up at 1000. I immediately took a shower, changed my clothes and headed for the secretaries' office. they will be closed by 1130.

The Teilnahmeschein was not ready yet. I kind of expected it with the irresponsible professor in charge. I have up till August to recieve my transcript and get the modules accredited. That should be more than enough time.

I headed back to hostel to find the Hausmeister in order to confirm with him my Auszugstermin. I must be really lucky today. He was right there sitting in his office. Normally, he's quite an elusive character. Sometimes, he can't even be found during his Sprechstunden!

It was confirmed. He will come at 1100 tomorrow morning to take over the room from me. I just have to pack up everything and wait for him to come. One thing I like about him is that once he says he'll do something, it will be done.

I decided to have lunch at one of the Kebap shop a friend recommended. It was really good. I got to drink a free flow of turkish tea while eating my Yufka.

I strolled down Kaiserstraße and bought an Eis for 1,40€. The serving was surprisingly big. I had Whisky cream and Melone. Not bad. But I've yet to see another ice cream parlour selling champagne flavoured ice cream besides the one in München.

I went further down to Mühlberger Tor to visit the Bürgerburo in order to announce my leaving of Karlsruhe tomorrow. I took a number with 16 people before me and went off to the toilet thinking it would take some time. When I returned, the number has already been called. I took another number.

There were now 54 people before me.

As soon as I was done with the informing, I went down to Postbank to close my account. Relatively painless. In a moment, I was receiving whatever pennies and cents I had left.

I walked around town and found myself attracted to C&A's spring sale. 20% auf alles. It might have been cheaper during the Winterschlussverkauf, but I still bought a belt to replace the old one I have. I'm leaving tomorrow anyway.

Some books would have been purchased, if not for the fact that I already have lots to drag back.

I started my packing shortly after 2100. Although I only had to stuff everything in the room into the suitcase, it was still not easy trying to do so. I was about 85% complete at 0315 when I finally decided to take a rest.

So, have to wake up early tomorrow to throw in the rest of the stuffs.