At about 6 pm on Sunday, May 14, our homeowner returned to the house in Boiling Springs. We had a great catch up with her and our helpful neighbor before heading off for a short hour plus drive down the road to get a head start on our Monday drive.
Sunday was the end of a lovely 4 month housesit, our longest to date. It was fun to vicariously see Italy, Paris, and Vienna on our homeowner’s travel and/or run adventures. She was so generous during our stay, and with a marathon completed in every US state, she’s an inspiration for my running.
We had a bonus friend on this housesit who lived just a couple of doors down and was always helpful even through a difficult time in her own family.
We loved exploring the area trails, sites, and meeting a number of locals, especially at the YMCA that we joined. It is a lovely area with gorgeous tree covered hills and mountains. It calls for further exploration sometime. We find that everywhere we go. We now know what we didn’t know.
The sweet, cheeky Cooper will remain in our hearts. He was such a good boy, but with just a bit of sass that kept us entertained. There is nothing happier than a dog doing a happy dance, and Cooper’s happiest dance was knowing he was getting to come with you in the car. Walks were nice but going in the car was better. (Of course, there was a sweet happy dance when he reunited with his person on Sunday as well.).
He also loves to be under a blanket. I think he’d be happy under one in the middle of the desert. And then when he starts to peak out he looks like this wise little Yoda creature who is about to impart some wisdom.
He enjoyed walks anywhere, but if we were in the neighborhood, the likelihood increased that he’d find something of such interest that he’d have to sit and watch. If you wanted to continue with the walk, you had to find a way to coax him back up or pick him up for a bit to move on.
I could go on about his speed in squirrel chasing in the backyard, his cuddling with me near dinner time (to make sure he got fed), his joy about bedtime, etc. Suffice to say we were honored to care for and get to know him. Cheers and best wishes to Linda, Cooper, and Marja! They have definitely written another chapter in our travel story.
Peckish Travels 