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I applied for my first assignment on the beautiful Greek island of Kythira...and to my great suprise, received a phone call asking for a meeting!
Upon joining MindMyHouse, I applied for my first assignment on the beautiful Greek island of Kythira to house sit a traditional house over the winter period...and to my great suprise, received a phone call asking for a meeting, which I was happy to oblige. Upon meeting the owner and agreeing the sit, I have nothing but praise for the owner, this site (and of course, Susan's dedication!) and the resulting experiences. Once again being in contact with the countryside and looking after the cats and the wonderful dog has allowed me the experiences that city living has taken away. Originally intended as a sit from October until February, this was extended due to the owner's commitments and my flexibility. Indeed, due to our trusting relations it will continue throughout most of this year and continue again from October throughout winter next year. Not only do I thoroughly recommend housesitting, which to someone who hasn't sat before may seem a strange concept, but the experiences, different ways of life, locations etc that you experience make it a potentially life changing experience. I cannot thank MindMyHouse enough for allowing me the opportunity to connect with the owner, as well as providing me with an alternative way of life that would have been difficult to have established on my own. Here's to many more new experiences. Cheers Susan!

Mr D Finch, Greece. April 2008

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