Well it worked, the bus connecting from the Holland International Canal cruise boats outside of the Centraal station, direct to Eindhoven airport. 32.50 euros roundtrip, or 18.50 each way. But my difficulties came with Ryanair itself, an airline typically relaxed when it comes to flying. New rules (maybe I am just not aware of the new regulations??) say that you may only have so many 'mini'-bottles of personal care items, and these must lay flat in a small plastic bag they provide to you. As I only went for 4 nights, I did not want to pay to check a bag and so prepared a light carry-on. Upon check-in, I was obliged to throw away all of my full-sized personal items like creams, shampoo etc., something that is very expensive! Alternatively, I could have checked my bag, but as it doubled for a purse, there was no way it would have survived the luggage compartment and my other items would have been crushed (I bring presents.. you know, stroopwafels). Finally I asked a young French guy to pack most of my things in his check luggage. On the return flight, I expected (and hoped) that the regulations were one-sided, as there were no customs check at all in the French airport. Nope- although I managed to get 2 other 'interdit' presents, foie gras and mints, into a Dutch couple's check luggage, the rest of my toiletries had to be discarded. RyanAir adds up. New toiletries, 12 euro to check a bag, 6 euro to do advance check in... Furthermore, the security checks were incomplete, as something could have been easily hidden within my deodorant. That wasn't checked at all, like most items. So much for discount flying. I know high prices result in less flying, something better for climate change and our atmosphere, but these charges are nevertheless very annoying for what is expected, and for the start & end of what should be a holiday!