Airbnbs (and microwaves)

For the first time on any trip, we’ve booked most of our stays in Airbnbs. They were easier to book than expected, you pick your location, date etc then see what comes up. It’s enabled us to stay in some more unique and off the beaten track places.

They have been brilliant, without exception and all very different. It’s been hugely reassuring to go into a place for the first time and it looks just like the Airbnb listing 😅

We‘ve met some of the owners which has been nice and interesting - from both our perspectives! I was very aware of making a good impression and not looking completely bonkers 🤪! I think we pulled it off 🤞🏻

I didn’t know at the start that not only do we rate the accom, host, stay etc, but the host rates us too - yikes! I’m a neat freak (in one place I ended up dusting places that haven’t seen a duster for a while!) and we both respect other people’s spaces, so have been relieved we’ve been rated as good guests so far 😊

Each place (understandably) has their own rules and regs. Most make complete sense, when delivered in a welcoming straightforward way.

One place gave a pleasant intro para (so far so good), then changed gear issuing a list of things we shouldn’t do. All valid points, but delivered as if we were naughty kids! I’m guessing they’ve had bad experiences from previous guests, but as new arrivals, we felt slightly uneasy!

Some places give you the bare essentials, loo roll and one sachet of washing up liquid, and others put fresh roses in a vase and leave proper filter coffee out for you. Whatever the type of host, we’ve felt comfortable in each place and each stay has enhanced our holiday.

The thing all the places seem to have in common (at least the ones we’ve stayed in) is pride in their properties and a desire to be good hosts, which we’ve really appreciated.

Last but not least (and not exclusive to Airbnbs)
Microwaves - a short person’s lament….
These really are moveable feasts - high, even higher, too low 😂
Some have been so high even Col has had to stretch to reach. Why oh why can’t they all be on the kitchen counter so shorties like me can use them like a normal growth up 🤷‍♀️

Spot the microwave in the pics below….Read more