Sunny Suffolk, Part 2 - May,2026

 

Guinea Fowl

We moved just down the road to hang out with Rodney, Ruby and Rufus in a lovely country home for a lovely young family with three gorgeous hunmn children.

Photo taken within half hour of arrival

We also had horses, guinea pigs, geese, goats and chickens, whose eggs we really enjoyed.

Our mornings were spent enjoying the spring sunshine with a cup of coffee and in the good company of our new furry friends.

Before stepping out onto the fields for a lovely long walk.

Ruby has been in the undergrowth

Rodney strutting his stuff

We encountered lots of wildlife including hares, rabbits and deer.  The dogs enjoyed chasing the rabbits but never went far from us.  It is always such a pleasure to walk well behaved dogs with great recall who bond quickly.

We also thoroughly enjoyed the indoor outdoor flow of this sit, including the BBQ!

And when we weren't outside playing and enjoying the farm, this is how we rolled ....

When the family returned home we spent some time helping to get their pool ready for swimming for the coming summer until it came time to depart for Bury St Edmunds.  We spent a couple of nights with James's parents before departing for our next sit.

Sunny Suffolk, Part 1 - May 2026

Horses in the fields

 Next, we were off to our friend, Jenny's, in Leiston to stay with the gorgeous Gail whilst Jenny enjoyed a week in Norway with friends.  We have been house sitting for Jenny for the last 11 years and Gail is her third of her Border Collies that we have looked after for her.

Walking Gail in the fields and forests is always a pleasure.  She is such an obedient and social girl when out and about.

Resting on our walk

Around the home she is slightly more quirky, it's a Collie thing.  She doesn't enjoy cuddles, even from Jenny and takes herself upstairs until she deems it time to either eat or play. But she will get up on the bed for a good morning pet.

She enjoys the beach as well, especially chasing seagulls.  And she can spot the difference between seagulls and any other varietal of bird from miles off.

James likes the beach too!

On our meaderings around the area we encountered a variety of wild creatures.

We walked the Minsmere trail a couple of times.  It is one of our favourites.

Leiston itself is currently suffering from the activity of  the creation of the Sizewell C Nuclear power station, the third in the area. Most locals are really upset about it. Admittedly, even as a visitor the impact on the community is felt.

More walking fun times .....

Back to the Blighty - Norfolk, Apr 2026

 

Blakeney Point

We decompressed at Clare's niece's place in London.  We were admittedly pleased to be back in 'civilisation'!  After a couple of days we got on a train and arrived at our first housesit in a while.

We were welcomed by the lovely homeowners and our special new boss, Murphy the Otterhound.

Murphy was the perfect gentleman as a host.  Both at the house .......

Chatting with 'Dad' in the sun room

Morning snuggles on the bed

A favourite pose

Keeping an eye on the neighbours

We had to be available to wipe this guys chops after every drink.  It was always a messy affair!

And on our daily walks with him just outside the back door and into the woods.

Although there were no otters in the area that we know of, Murphy was best kept on his lead as he wasn't really keen on other dogs.  This was no problem at all as he walked so beautifully on lead.

We had the use of the family van so that we could explore further afield.  

One day we went to Blakeney Point on the coast.  It was a really busy and hot bank holiday.

It was so hot that we had to call into the local cafe for a drink and a rest in the shade.

We also trotted out to Thetford Forest on a couple of occasions.  The second time because Clare had lost here glasses out of the van.  Fortunately some kind soul had popped them safely on a dog poop bin where we found them the next day.

This boy does some massive doodies

We enjoyed some great British food.

Roast beef and Yorkshire puddings!

And Clare got her 'sourdough' back on.

The house we were sitting was on the market and we agreed to host a showing on the Saturday.

This was such a lovely sit to relax us back into our housesitting lifestyle.  We had a wonderful time with Murphy and feel like we made lifelong friends with the homeowners.