97. LLanberis - North West Wales - House and Pet Sitting - Episode 25

We arrived in Llanberis in the north-west of Wales and fell in love with the Snowdon. 

Perched high above the riff-raff and overlooking all the mountains in the range, this place is spectacular. 

We are here for 4 days with these two lovely creatures and 7 chooks. We met the owner who filled us in on what was required, which for the dogs, was easy. But the chooks are another story...

There was a list of instructions a foot long as to what had to happen and when. In the morning, one chook must be picked up put in another pen and fed yoghurt with her medicine. The others had pellets that had to be soaked in water for 5 minutes before feeding them. 

Just before the chooks get put away at 5.30pm, they must be fed 10 grapes, not 9 or 11, but 10, sliced in half and then cut into tiny pieces and sprinkled with crushed egg shells. But not the chook who has yoghurt! She again must be separated from the others and fed her yoghurt dish. Oh, and their water must have a measure of apple cider vinegar. Oh, did I mention the chook with the yoghurt has to be turned upside down to vomit liquid if it builds up in her throat? Funny, the homeowner must have forgotten to put this information in the ad for a sitter... Yeah right!

In all honesty, we're having a laugh about it. Never a dull moment here!

                                     Millie                                                               Aslan



Penny has been fantastic. We have covered about 8000kms since we bought her. There is no way we could do these country sits without her. Thank you Penny!


The Cottage


Mt Snowdon


A 20-minute drive to this impressive castle in Caernarfon.




I finally found out what this section in the car was for. Someone said drinks... Nah!
          


I'm not sure why Paul has named our car, but she has relentlessly navigated the 3'6" roads that make up the Welsh hills and valleys. 

All is well in our world... Apparently 

From here we have a 4-5 hour drive to Churchill in Somerset where we have a 10 day sit. I have a feeling it's a very nice place to be...

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 25, 2024 at 12:03 PM

    Fantastic Paul and Max! Love, Ian and Som

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  2. GabiApril 25, 2024 at 8:27 PM

    Oh dear!!🤣 Safe travels! Xxx

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  3. AnonymousApril 25, 2024 at 10:13 PM

    Wow You guys are having such an "interesting" life. How does 2 goats and 6 chooks look if you come back to Aussie.??? ha ha . XX

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  4. AnonymousApril 25, 2024 at 10:31 PM

    I presume you are residing in the castle??....or is that reserved for the chooks.....

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  5. AnonymousApril 25, 2024 at 10:54 PM

    Haha! A list one foot long! Reminds me of a house sit i wasn't prepared to do. So many animals and their needs were so complicated and took 4 hours oma day.
    Hopefully yours was well worth it. The surroundings look amazing.

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    1. Max and Paul's Excellent AdventureApril 26, 2024 at 5:13 PM

      Who is this? You're coming up as anonymous

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    2. AnonymousApril 30, 2024 at 10:41 PM

      Hey guys, didn't post anonymously. It just came out that way. Mary

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  6. AnonymousApril 26, 2024 at 4:30 AM

    wow, what a site xx

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  7. AnonymousApril 26, 2024 at 4:31 AM

    Never a dull moment x

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  8. AnonymousApril 26, 2024 at 5:19 PM

    What memories you guys will have for your old age. Well done for surviving. Glen

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    1. Max and Paul's Excellent AdventureApril 26, 2024 at 5:22 PM

      Indeed Glen. This blog is serving as a diary for us. I might turn it into a book for our shelf once or, if we ever finish!

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  9. NataliaMay 9, 2024 at 12:19 AM

    Ah hahahah, so funny🤣😂😆🐔🐔🐔
    Vegemite holders….of course. Now to find the bread bin and toaster 😝 xx

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