For a wee tiny nation, Ireland has a huge footprint in global consciousness.  In Canada we grew up with Lucky Charms cereal, the Irish Rovers music, leprechauns on 4-leaf clovers, green McDonalds milkshakes for St. Patrick’s Day, and sturdy men in outdoor showers lathered with Irish Spring soap.  But a two-week house sit in Schull…

On a lazy Saturday in County Cork, Ireland, we decided to do a Camino training day by walking 20 kilometers.  After a half-hour morning dog walk (not part of the 20 km), we drove half an hour along the coast to hike the 14km Goortdubh Loop out of Goleen. The winding one-track road took us…

We come through the door timidly, respectfully.  The host family welcomes us into Their Space, introduces us to Their Dogs, informs us of how to find and use Their Stuff.  They are entrusting Their Precious Home (and animals) to us, their Trusted Housesitters, and in exchange for a free place to stay, our job at…