Whenever we change houses it takes a little while to settle in. We bring in all the luggage from the car and try to only unpack what we need for that month. Then we have a big cup of coffee and explore all around the new house. Even if it is a home we have already housesat in, we explore all over again.
Today we marvelled at the trees outside the big picture windows as they turned gold and orange. We examined the dying vegetable garden for the last leeks of the season. We nibbled on some fine gruyere cheese kindly left by the homeowners.
I luxuriated in the giant bathtub with a window beside it looking out at the sky.
We stoked the giant furnace and did a huge burn to get the house all toasty and warm.
We always go shopping the first day so we will have something good for dinner. I usually make a lovely vegetable pasta with cottage cheese and fresh parmesan.
Then at night I put some dough to rise for tomorow. We peruse the books and find something good and new to read, then get online to tell our friends where we are for the next month.
Last thing we go for a short walk around the area to take in the autumn smells and sights.
I think we are in our 11th housesit so far this year. Most places we are staying 3 weeks to a month. Each home is lovely and each community is so interesting to explore.
We already know this town quite well, so look forward to seeing old friends again.
Hey it's a tough living, but someone has to do it.
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