As if out of nowhere, the sea abruptly ended as well as land appeared under the wheels of our aircraft. The airplane carefully touched down on the tarmac as well as we both looked at each other with big smiles, we had lastly shown up in Grenada as well as we were about to see our temporary dream house for the next 7 months.
It was a long journey, travelling by boat, car, bus as well as airplane to get from Belize to Grenada. when we shown up at the small flight terminal as well as were greeted by our furry buddy as well as his owners, we understood that pet-sitting on this Caribbean island was the very best decision we might have made.
After about a 25 minute ride, our vehicle pulled into the driveway as well as even though it was dark by this point, we understood the residential or commercial property was stunning. The dim veranda lamps, twinkling stars as well as bright moon guided us with the pathway to our home.
We were shown to our elegant cottage as well as provided a quick run-down, before being left alone to settle in as well as enjoy the great spread of food that was awaiting us! We were both starving from our journey as well as were extremely grateful for the incredible meal that was prepared on the table: fish pie as well as lobster salad with tasty sides, ice cream with freshly grated nutmeg on top, rum punch drinks as well as Eine Flasche Rotwein. Such a wonderful welcome from the owners!
What a wonderful welcome!
Buzzing from enjoyment (and booze) we unloaded our backpacks, threw our clothes on the bed as well as started setting up our home. We were thrilled to have somewhere to hang our clothes for the next few months; it’s the bit things in life that make us nomads happy!
It doesn’t take much to please us! So happy to unpack
This home / pet-sit is different from a typical task we would be offered. These owners have 5 villas on a stunning piece of land. instead of sleeping in their personal home, they have selected the “Honeymoon House” for us to reside in while we take care of their divine dog, Spare. The cottage, as well as the residential or commercial property it sits on, are both perfect.
Looking out from the bathroom
Our four-poster bed stands comfortably in the primary space of the cottage, with a small corner sitting area next to it. A dark wood day-bed as well as a desk with a chair likewise provide the room. White, see-through linen curtains hang over the windows as well as doors, while bamboo framed mirrors as well as regional artwork decorate the walls.
The bathroom is separated into two: one space has the toilet as well as sink, while the other has the shower with a tiled floor as well as bamboo towel rack!
It’s nice to have the toilet separate from the shower
The front veranda is a lovely location to sit as well as enjoy a drink or a meal. The area is fly screened (which is a godsend when the mosquitoes are out) as well as has a table for two as well as a little couch. Spare’s food bowls as well as bed likewise occupy our front room!
View of the front veranda looking in from the primary door
The kitchen area is rustic, fly screened as well as has wood panels that we can turn available to let the breeze waft through, or close if it’s raining. We have a 4 burner gas stove, fridge, microwave, sink as well as all of the dishes as well as utensils we might need.
The kitchen area is the perfect size for us
Having a fly screened, open-air veranda as well as kitchen really makes it feel like we’re outside, even though we’re inside…which we love! In the mornings we watch bit lizards scurry about on the outside of the screens as well as in the evenings we can hear nothing however crickets, frogs as well as some other loud, high-pitched, unidentified bug!
A lovely view from our front door in the morning
Local fishermen bring their everyday catch as much as the shores, which so far has included fresh parrot fish, conch as well as lobster. We’re waiting on some snapper, baraccuda or grouper before we buy any!
We’re lucky to have the fishermen bring their catch to our beach!
The area is peaceful as well as peaceful. The bay is calm as well as totally risk-free for swimming. There’s a little island just offshore (which we can swim to) that is really a bird sanctuary! surrounding the bay are mangroves, rich vegetation as well as rocky shores.
A fantastic location to enjoy breakfast..see the bit bird sanctuary island out there?
The grounds that the villas sit on are a overall paradise. There’s an onsite restaurant with treetop dining as well as ocean side tables as well as chairs as well, the perfect location for a morning coffeeoder Abendbier!
Rückblickend auf den Treetop -Essbereich vom Strand vom Strand zurück
Süße riechende Blumen, tropische Obstbäume sowie Kräuter säumen das Anwesen. Im Moment können wir frische Mandeln, Zitronengras, Sternfrüchte, Kokosnüsse und Basilikum genießen. Bald werden die Mangos, Guaven und Bananen reifen, wir können es kaum erwarten!
Wir können es kaum erwarten, dass die Mangos reifen!
Nicht nur die Pflanzen, Bäume, Blumen sowie Fruchtfrüchte sowie farbenfrohe, wir können auch einige Wildtiere genießen – einige von denen ich lieber nicht sehen würde (wie Centipfeden, Kakerlaken und Mücken! ), Allerdings sind die anderen eine Freude zu beobachten.
Hochgeschwindige Kolibris flattern ihre Flügel vor unserer Tür, während wir an unseren morgendlichen Kaffee nippen. Wir haben überall Eidechsen und wenn wir Glück haben, von Zeit zu Zeit ein Gecko oder Iguana. Bunte Raupen kriechen langsam die Bäste hoch und obwohl sie die Bäume nachteilig sind, sind sie wunderschön. Im Laufe des Tages haben uns Sing-Song-Vögel aus den Baumwipfeln sowie größere Vögel (Egrets sowie Reiher, um ein Paar zu nennen) in den Flachstoffen auf der Suche nach Fischen zustande.
Hübsch, aber nicht gut für die Bäume
Unsere Hauptaufgabe ist es, uns um Spares zu kümmern, unser lebhaftes Hündchen. Er ist in der Lage, frei in der Wohn- oder Gewerbeimmobilie zu laufen, und obwohl er im Herzen ein Strandhund ist, ist er sehr gut erzogen. Er schläft jeden Abend in unserem Haus und hängt gerne mit uns ab, während wir auf der Veranda im Obergeschoss bloggen. Er bellt selten, aber er hält immer die risikofreie Wohn- oder Gewerbeimmobilien für uns (er ist ein perfekter Wachhund). Das einzige Problem, das wir mit Ersatz haben, ist, dass ein Personentag, den wir verstehen, uns von ihm verabschieden müssen. Ernsthaft … genau wie bezaubernd ist er?!
Der entzückendste Hund, Ersatz
Unnötig zu erwähnen, dass wir gerne von all dieser natürlichen Schönheit umgeben sind.
Wir sind begeistert, in den nächsten 7 Monaten das Grenada House anrufen zu können. Wir haben ungefähr 7 Wochen frei zwischen unseren Haustier-Subitionsaufgaben, und wir können genau hier über dieses großartige Land bleiben, oder wir können mit den Grenadinen in die Inselhüke kommen und gehen! Wir werden sehen…
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