June, and with it half of the year, is now over. So it’s time to take a brief look back at the past month.
It’s becoming midsummer, and temperatures are rising significantly. Yesterday was the warmest day of the year so far, but there have already been a few hot days in June. It’s a good thing I bought a portable air conditioner two years ago. It provides me with a little coolness on hot days, although the temperature here in my new apartment is actually quite bearable.
In June, a year after buying my new bike, which I’m still very happy with, I didn’t let the heat stop me from going for a few rides. I cycled to Goslar (in the Harz Mountains) once and to Helmstedt once. And I also did a few short rides through the nearby parks, for example when I couldn’t sleep well again.
But now I’m not only mobile by bike, I’ve also bought a new used car after four years without one. Not so much for myself, as occasional car sharing would still be enough for me, but my fiancée has to get to work from August onwards. It’s a 2025 Hyundai i10 demonstration car. The interior is surprisingly spacious for the small size of the car. The engine isn’t particularly powerful, but it’s more than enough for the flat terrain here. Android Auto is also available. Only finding a parking space will be nerve-wracking again.
Speaking of my fiancée, we have now officially started planning our wedding and are looking for venues. Our schedule is a bit fuller with appointments over the next few weeks.
Last month, I also traded in my watch for a newer model with LTE and switched the 5G modem for my home to an outdoor model. In doing so, I realized how easy it is to sell electronics at reasonable prices on eBay.
Last but not least, at the end of the month, I had the opportunity to test the punctuality of Deutsche Bahn once again and ended up having to stay at a hotel in Frankfurt am Main.
