90. Change of plans

We just received news the owners have cut their trip short and will be back on the 18th of March rather than the 15th of April, as scheduled. While not particularly convenient it's nonetheless fortuitous as we're ready to move on. In fact, we both feel a bit lighter and excited about the next part of the adventure. Our time was well spent here, but Mr Puddykins will have a changing of the guard.

Flexibility is key when plans change and Max got straight onto Trusted Housesitters and secured some brilliant sits in the south and west of the UK, which includes Llanberis in the northwest of Wales, which will take in Snowdonia.  We'll head west to Shrewsbury Forest and make our way to Monmouth. The map shows where we will be from next week through to mid-July 2024.



Part of my self-development was learning video/animation/fx software packages and as an exercise, I've put together a 3-minute clip of our pet sits to date with aptly chosen music. 



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  1. GabiMarch 16, 2024 at 9:14 PM

    Brilliant!!!!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 17, 2024 at 12:48 AM

    so good, and informative, get to know the areas you have stayed in and the amazing creatures you loved on and them on you while their humans were away xxx really good. xoxox

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    1. Max and Paul's Excellent AdventureMarch 25, 2024 at 4:46 PM

      Thanks. Could you sign off with your name so I know who I'm thanking? :)

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  3. Mary Lawrence March 17, 2024 at 12:48 AM

    Fabulous!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 17, 2024 at 4:32 AM

    Fab!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 17, 2024 at 10:18 AM

    Great, thanks for sharing and good luck on your travels. Take care. Glen

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