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At 06:16, writing this as I'm walking: I have just left my house and will begin the drive to Groningen via public transport shortly.

2024.09.03 | Trip to ICON
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╔═════[🇩🇪Hannover🇩🇪]══════
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╠═🔴╡06:46 Hannover
╠═🟢╡09:14 Leer (Ostfriesland) zm
╠═🚝╡IC 2436 249 km
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╠═════════Leer═════════
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╠═🔴╡09:30 Leer (Ostfriesland)
╠═🟢╡10:25 Groningen Hoofdstation
╠═🚍╡Bus 72009 68 km
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╠═══════Groningen══════
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╠═🔴╡10:44 Groningen Hoofdstation
╠═🟢╡10:53 Corpus den Hoorn Zuid
╠═🚍╡Bus 10
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╚═════[🇳🇱Groningen🇳🇱]════

Time Interval Travelled
06:46 - 10:59

Total Time Travelled
04:13 h

Total Distance Travelled
307 km

#NowTräwelling
[1] https://traewelling.de/status/3313315
[2] https://traewelling.de/status/3314373

06:45
The IC (train) by :db_b: I'm traveling with has just announced, one minute before departure, that it will not be stopping in 8 out of the 11 stops. Leer (where I need to go), is one of the 8 stops my train will simply not go to. I will have to redo the entire plan for today, as the bus going to Groningen from Leer is only going once every two hours.

07:12
Apparently that's not the case?? We're stopping at one of the non-mentioned stops. I cannot comprehend why they would make a three minute announcement about what stops they take or don't take simply to then back down from this plan entirely a minute later. The German public transportation system is a mystery to everyone involved.

07:17
Fully confirmed that's not the case. They just wanted to give everyone on board a heart attack. I certainly didn't hallucinate them saying that they won't stop at Leer, especially because some people got up and left as a result of it.

07:53
Final meal eaten. Today is going to be a good day!

08:33
Just now watched the ZDF Magazin Royale from last week. Did not know they discussed multiple sclerosis there as well! Just to note, the preparation for this study, as well as my involvement, has been going on for multiple months. Would be hilarious if I saw that show and then decided to participate here, as they specifically discussed how behind research on the topic is. However, you cannot join medical studies that easily and quickly (luckily).

First time I've driven to the Netherlands for this study was on the 19th of April, and a lot more happened before then: https://mastodon.de/@ErikUden/112296568004356434

09:16
Just arrived in Leer (East Frisia) and am now waiting at the central bus station for the bus to Groningen! Despite my worries, I have arrived.

10:03
I just drove below the largest pedestrian bridge in Europe! Haha. There was also a nice lake next to it.

10:23
I have just been informed in German with a Dutch accent that we will be driving through a new tunnel for the first time in the history of this bus route!

10:27
Arrived in Groningen. This place has become my second home! Let's hope it stays that way.

10:42
Inside the Bus, now going to the research facility. I should be there about an hour in advance, just how I planned.

11:06
Arrived at the ICON facility at Van Swietenlaan 6, 9728 NZ Groningen, Netherlands. Since my official arrival time was 12:00, I'll have to wait a bit. However, this is much better than being late.

11:24
An assistant came and guided me through everything. My weight was measured, three blood samples were taken, and my wellbeing was checked.