Tuesday, October 16, 2018

October 2018, house sitting in Queensland, Australia

After 13 weeks in the UK, The Netherlands and Belgium, I am back in Australia.



Beautiful views from the verandah, these photos show 'before and after' some much needed rain.







  I'm house sitting at Boonah, part of the Scenic Rim, Queensland. The house is on 8 acres, 10km from town.




 


I'm looking after 2 cats, some chickens, two parrots and the garden.




Wallabies grazing on the lawn - before the rain.

September 2018, house sitting in Bishop Auckland, UK

Bishop Auckland market square with the town hall and a church


 Bishop Auckland is in NE England, not far from Durham.

I was house sitting in this lovely house looking after Tula, the dog.





Looking towards Bishop Auckland.

Baby Castle, not far from Bishop Auckland, was open to the public and it was in beautiful condition.

September 2018, house sitting near Northampton, UK

 I looked after Albert in a small village called Tiffiield,  near Northampton. Tiffield has 150 houses, a pub, a school and a church. There were lots of other villages in the area.
The High Street, Tiffield

 Lots of thatched cottages in the area. This one was in a village near by.
             
 Tiffield pub on a Saturday night. It reminded me of a private bar from the 1970's. The coaster collection was impressive.

There were several mansions in the area and this one was still lived in by family members but a large section was open to the public. The estate belonging to the Spencer family (Lady Diana) is also in this area.

August, 2018 - travelling in The Netherlands

 I stayed in Harlem, 15 minutes by train from Amsterdam.
Amsterdam

 A small village not far from Amsterdam.
I had a wonderful reunion with one of my ex students. The last time I saw Ivanka she was 7. She now lives in The Hague.

Sunday, July 29, 2018

July 2018 - UK house sitting

I am house sitting at Southampton, looking after Cassie the staffy and the garden.

The house is very modern inside and it is very relaxing.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

June 2018, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

It's a perfect time of year to be at the Sunshine Coast. I'm house sitting at Mountain Creek and looking after Wally and Nemo. There are both beautiful and I'm enjoying looking after them.   It is a very enjoyable house sit.



Wally loves his daily walk.

Alexandra Headland - one of the many beaches a short drive from the house.


The Maroochy River, a popular place for water sports.

Thursday, May 24, 2018

May 2018 - house sitting at Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland

I've been looking after Otis...
   



Broadbeach, Gold Coast
                                      Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park, Gold Coast


Friday, April 27, 2018

February - April, 2018 house sitting for friends in Brisbane and Redland Bay, Queensland

My favourite coffee shop at Cleveland, Redland Bay


Looking after Marmaduke!

I always enjoy house sitting here.


Thursday, February 8, 2018

December and January page 1, house sitting in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Toowoomba has a lot of nice architecture.





Isabelle and I at Jimbour House, near Dalby.

December and January page 2, house sitting in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

In my third house sit in Toowoomba, I looked after these two very handsome pets.






The house had a lovely view over the valley.

December and January page 3, house sitting in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia


First house sit in Toowoomba, a very large house with a great view.


Second house sit in Toowoomba, a farm house with Barney, the cat.