So, we managed to have a few tranquil and quiet days together at the sit near Loulé. Wayne continued to do all the tasks that used to be shared, like feeding the pets and administering medicines, preparing meals and cleaning etc. However over the short period Annette had rejoined, she was already managing to dressContinue reading “Back home to check on house progress”
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Accidents will happen!
After Wayne’s sister had returned to the UK, we were preparing the house we were sitting near Lagos for potential viewings as the villa was going to be put on the market. It was very enjoyable to finally get out and do some walks and outdoor activities plus some tidying now the weather had improved.Continue reading “Accidents will happen!”
Algarve wandering and a bike race
It was a fairly quiet period leading up to Wayne’s sister coming out for a short visit. The weather had been lovely and we managed a few trips out and about exploring some places we had not been to, or seen yet. We found the small coastal village of Salema particularly attractive. The morning weContinue reading “Algarve wandering and a bike race”
Why are we building a wood frame house wrapped with cork?
As a bit of a change from the house sitting posts, we thought it would be a good idea to revisit the house build project for new visitors and to explain a bit more of our thought processes. It might seem a bit odd to be using a building process that is not the normContinue reading “Why are we building a wood frame house wrapped with cork?”
Back in Lagos, but some sad news
It was great to see some progress on the house build, but it was now time to fulfill a couple of house-sit requests. We are now back in the Algarve. Specifically for two house sits, and both are for friends we have sat for before. The main difference is the time we plan to beContinue reading “Back in Lagos, but some sad news”
Christmas House-sit in Central Portugal
As we said in the last blog, we had to leave the dog and kitten before the hosts returned. That is because they were a little delayed, but we kept in touch and received news they arrived back safely later that night and both the pets were fine and excited to see them again. WeContinue reading “Christmas House-sit in Central Portugal”
Early December in Leiria
We arrived at our next sit in Leiria. A week in a comfortable apartment just a twenty minute walk from the city centre. We had briefly met our hosts (a young American family) previously so knew the pets before-hand. We got our final questions and instructions completed and then Wayne drove them to the busContinue reading “Early December in Leiria”
A week off!
A week off? This might sound a bit of a joke seeing we are retired and homeless, but we always seem to be busy doing lots of things! We really did have a week off of house-sitting and admin though. It has actually been quite relaxing for a change. First off, we had a tripContinue reading “A week off!”
A break between house sits
We left Kathryn to get over her jet-lag and made our way back to Alcaria taking the toll-free routes. It certainly takes a bit longer for the journey home staying off the motorways, but seeing we had a cancelled appointment and it’s replacement to navigate this month, we had spent more on tolls this thanContinue reading “A break between house sits”
A house-sit in the rain
So Kathryn had just left for her adventures (an exciting trip out to the far east with hubby Roman) and we were just chilling the first day with the dogs. We had better introduce you to the three bundles of joy we had agreed to look after for the next week or so… Cassie isContinue reading “A house-sit in the rain”
Our Portuguese Life 