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How do we cope with delays?

So, if you have been following our journey for some time, you will realise that our house build is taking much longer than we had originally envisaged. The waiting, along with having no home can cause a lot of worry and anxiety and affect relationships in many ways. Anyone who has embarked on a similarContinue reading “How do we cope with delays?”

2023 a reflection

A Tale of Seasons: Travanca do Mondego with Energetic Canine Companions Travanca do Mondego, a quaint Portuguese village, became the backdrop for the start of our housesitting adventures, where we forged lasting bonds with two spirited rescue dogs and an endearing senior Staffie. Our journey unfolded in two distinct chapters—one marked by rainy winter daysContinue reading “2023 a reflection”

Pederniera and some new friends

This week was about spending a few nights with our American pals in Pederneira, and meeting some new friends along the way. Our friends in Pederneira had bought a small town house/bungalow in the village above Nazerè to get some relief from the extreme heat at their previous house near Castelo Branco in the PortugueseContinue reading “Pederniera and some new friends”

Repeat House sits…

We have quite a full diary returning to some house sits we have previously had the joy to do. It is one of our simple pleasures while waiting for the house build to progress. It really makes us happy to see the pets friendly faces light up when they see us again, not to mentionContinue reading “Repeat House sits…”

Our first house-sit in Spain

We were really quite excited about this trip. For a few reasons too. Firstly Annette really loves pigmy goats, and we were going to be caring for some on this sit. Secondly we had not been into Spain for years, other than to traverse it to reach the ferry at Santander. Also, because it wasContinue reading “Our first house-sit in Spain”

Albufeira in April – Week 3/4

This blog is taking place in the future. By the time this is published we are already on our second house sit. We ran short of data at the tail end of our Albufeira stay, and the wifi was not very great at our first house sit. So this is playing catch-up a bit, butContinue reading “Albufeira in April – Week 3/4”