Having completed our first year of pet and housesitting in Spain, and now in a more full-time year around our home country, we are often asked about…… Read more “Housesitting tips and tricks..”
Category: About, retirement,
Mexico uncovered
We often hear bad press about Mexico which can cause some misconceptions and unfounded anxiety about visiting this vibrant country. Just like any country in the world,…… Read more “Mexico uncovered”
Family reunited…
As we planned our departure from Europe in early February, we pondered the route home. Our daughter lives in Mexico, we hadn’t seen her for over a…… Read more “Family reunited…”
Expectations and reality
As we adjust back to life in our home country of New Zealand after our year-long adventure, a couple of people have asked me how or if…… Read more “Expectations and reality”
Last gasp in the South of Spain
It was my birthday, and we were travelling back towards Sotogrande for a return sit with our friends Toots and Tiger Lily and their furry feline companions.…… Read more “Last gasp in the South of Spain”
Cave living and prehistoric Spain
In early November, we headed inland to our next house sit, looking after an elderly dog in a cave house. Having experienced the cool relief of a…… Read more “Cave living and prehistoric Spain”
Petsitting Pooches and Puppies
Once again (for the third time!) before arriving at our housesit, we were asked if we would mind if there was an extra pet to care for.…… Read more “Petsitting Pooches and Puppies”
The Alhambra
This was a special place, so I have decided to devote this whole post to it. We had been forewarned that tickets should be prepurchased – even…… Read more “The Alhambra”
Granada
I had long planned to visit this amazing city, and finding ourselves with a week between sits, it was time. We drove directly here from our sit…… Read more “Granada”
Italian interlude
The Cinque Terre and Milan seemed so close to where we had been petsitting in the south of France, we thought, “why not?” and planned an extra…… Read more “Italian interlude”
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