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  • Holy Week spent at Milan Cathedral in Italy - Abby Travels

    Visited Milan Cathedral this Semana Santa...

    Got the chance to visit Milan Cathedral again last Holy Week... Did you know that the Milan Cathedral is dedicated to St. Mary of the Nativity? And the Gothic cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete!

  • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour New Zealand

    Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

    I've got the chance to tour around the Hobbiton Movie Set which is located at Buckland Road, Matamata, New Zealand. The place is truly amazing, it is so much beautiful than you see in the pictures. If you're a an of the movie The Lord of the Rings, you would definitely know this place. :)

  • Easter Sunday 2019 Holy Land Israel

    Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is on fire!

    It's Easter Sunday and I hope today will be a blessed day for all of us. Here's a bible verse that I wanted to share to everyone. May this be an inspiration to you all...

    "Blessed are those who have not seen and have yet believed." ~ John 20:29

    This photo is taken at the Dead Sea in Israel during one of our trip to the Holy Land.

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Happy Easter Sunday!

It's Easter Sunday and I hope today will be a blessed day for all of us. Here's a bible verse that I wanted to share to everyone. May this be an inspiration to you all...

"Blessed are those who have not seen and have yet believed." ~ John 20:29 

This photo is taken at the Dead Sea in Israel during one of our trip to the Holy Land.

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

I've got the chance to tour around the Hobbiton Movie Set which is located at Buckland Road, Matamata, New Zealand. The place is truly amazing, it is so much beautiful than you see in the pictures. If you're a fan of the movie The Lord of the Rings, you would definitely know this place. :)


The absolute highlight of this trip is the exciting adventure to the Middle Earth, a lush pastures of the Shire, the home of the Hobbits, where the Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit trilogies were filmed. 

There are 44 unique hobbit holes dug into the hillside.The film-set covers 1250 acres of actual working farm by the Alexanders’.You will be taken around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.




























DID YOU KNOW:
Hobbiton Movie Set is the only set that remains intact from The Lord of the Rings trilogies.

Hobbitown Movie Set Tour Information:

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Fee:

Daily Tours from The Shire's Rest 
Adult (17 years and over): $84.00 ($89.00 from 1 April 2020).
Youth (9-16 years): $42.00($44.00 from 1 April 2020).
Youth 14 years or younger must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Child (0-8 years): $0.00
. Children are FREE but must have ticket allocated prior to arrival and be accompanied by a full paying adult.
 
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour + Meal Lunch Combo:

Adult (17 years and over): $120.00 ($12.00 from 1 April 2020).
Youth (9-16 years): $78.00 ($80.00 from 1 April 2020).
Youth 14 years or younger must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Child (0-8 years): $0.00
. Children are FREE but must have ticket allocated prior to arrival and be accompanied by a full paying adult.
 

Hobbiton Movie Set is open on Monday to Sunday at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Visit their website: www.hobbitontours.com
Email: office@hobbitontours.com
Contact Number: +64 7-888 1505
or you can visit their Facebook Page: @Hobbitontours
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is on fire!

Notre Dame Cathedral Fire incident 2019
[Source: www.news.sky.com]

This is a very sad news for all the people of France. The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is on fire, it is one of the city's most iconic sights. The 850-year-old Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Landmark.

There had been ongoing construction and renovation to the church that costs 120 million euros, the fire might be the connected to the recent restoration of the church. Watch the video below of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire incident.


The fire at Notre Dame Cathedral began at 6:50 p.m. local time Monday, the Paris fire department said, and continued to burn hours later. A French firefighter official told reporters the main structure of the cathedral has been saved and the two iconic main towers are intact and have been saved as well. [Source: abcnews.go.com]

Around 400 firefighters battled into the night to control the flames, declaring in the early hours of Tuesday that the fire was under control, around nine hours after it broke out.

Fire aftermath inside the Notre Dame Cathedral... The cross is still intact...

Inside Notre Dame Cathedral Fire incident 2019
 [Source: www.news.sky.com]

French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral and says he is seeking international help to restore the Paris landmark.

Monday, April 16, 2018

Ten Tips for a Successful Short-Term Pet Sitting Assignment

No two homes are the same. I was motivated to modify my personal tips list/checklist after a house-sit where the owners promised, but failed to leave a list of instructions, contact numbers, or sufficient food and supplies.  I did find solutions to the problems - and everyone thrived. 

Here are the Ten Tips for a Successful Short-Term Pet Sitting Assignment:

1. Examine your motives. Why do you want to house/pet sit?  Do available opportunities fit your motives?  Is the assignment for as long as you would ideally be available?  What is your initial gut reaction to the assignment?

2. Location.  What do you know about your intended location?  Have you researched the neighborhoods of the communities where you intend to live?  Are you close enough to visit before accepting the assignment? Is the home you will live in near transportation or will you need a car? I recently accepted an assignment in Inwood Hill in Manhattan, NY. I knew I wanted to be near Inwood Hill Park to explore the old growth forest. This would not have been the right location if I had planned to spend my time shopping, attending museums or the theatre. 

3. Animal care. For me, animal care is the bottom line.  Pets are dependent upon me while their human companions are gone. Many dog owners will ask you to walk their dogs twice a day.  That's really not enough. Will the dogs need exercise, medication, special food, or grooming?  Will you need to drive the dogs to a dog park or for veterinary treatments? What are the local leash/poop scoop laws? Is the neighborhood safe for walking at dawn or late night? I can administer medication to dogs, cats and horses, but not birds. I cannot lift a dog weighing 50 lbs or more. These are important details. 

4. House Rules. Will you be responsible for house work, laundering animal bedding, purchasing and/or picking up supplies, or duties outside normal daily living?  Who else in the homeowner's life has keys to the premises?  Will you be expecting to receive packages or have visitors?  Who in your life will have this address?

5. Infrastructure.  Who handles mail, lawn care, snow removal, garbage removal or other property-related responsibilities?  Can you physically operate the machinery? 

6. Communication. I now insist on a written list in advance of walking into the home.  On that list I want to know contact information for the homeowner or for the local "GO TO" person if I have questions. I want to know the medicine, feeding, walking routine, the name of the food and medication, the name of the vet, the pet store and other important information the building super or handyman. I want to know where the fuse box is, and where the main water valve, sump pump, lawn mower or other household items I need to use are located. 

7. Contingency. In the event of a medical emergency, are there pet carriers and a way to get to the vet?  Is there a pet ambulance in the community? In the event of fire or flood or any other major emergency, who is closest to the homeowner? Who is authorized to make legal or financial decisions?

8. Daily routine - job/class. If you are taking a day job, freelance job or class, will the work hours allow you to care for the pets in the home? If you need additional help or if you are delayed is there someone who can help out?

9. Exit Strategy. I tend to be tidy. I routinely wipe counter tops, wash dishes, vacuum and keep my living area clean, no matter where I am living. I like to leave a clean house for the person who let me use their space, so if I am using their towels, linens, dishes and other household items, I ensure everything is clean and put away.  I make sure that if I leave food behind, it is fresh and something the homeowner would or could use upon arriving home, like coffee, milk, cereal or yoghurt.

10.  Odds and Ends. Often I am house-sitting for people who cannot email or phone while they travel.  If I can communicate, I do send an email and let them know how their pets are faring.
To me, pet comfort and well-being is the bottom line.  I will not accept an assignment if I am unable to provide that. I like to meet the animals beforehand.  But if I cannot, then I like to see photos and at least spend phone time with the people.  Nothing beats good communication with the people and animals involved to ensure a successful experience for everyone.

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