Homer's Holland Holiday Home

Well folks, I’ve now recovered from my jetlag and I have begun to settle down in the Netherlands. We are currently staying in a charming little holiday village just outside of Hellevoetsluis.

Today I went exploring my surroundings and I thought I’d show you around.

This is ‘Citta Romana’, the holiday resort where we are staying.



I must admit, although I am a ‘city dog’ at heart, I have really taken to the country life. There is lots of wildlife around for me to explore and a multitude of aromas for me to sniff. (BTW, you can see my house in the background).



This was the villa which we stayed at when we first arrived.



A few days ago, we moved to the villa shown in the picture above.



This is a view of the back of the villa.



Me in my garden.



As I said, there is plenty of wildlife, and I even have my own duck pond at the foot of the back garden.



One of these days, I’m going to catch one of those pesky ducks!



Not far from our villa, there is a beach with a large field next to it. We checked it out today.



I was soon frolicking about like a mad dog.



I was pleased to see more canines around. It looks like I will be able to make many more friends here. This was a Dalmatian which Missus took a snap of.



I was soon back to my mad frolicking.



So far, my Holland adventure has been great. There is so much to do, the scenery is beautiful and the humans have been extremely nice to me. I think I’m going to enjoy it here...

My Actual Journey from Shekou to the Netherlands

I have now reached my new home in the Netherlands. Although the journey was long and stressful for both me and my humans, we managed to take a few pictures along the way.


This was me moments before I left my home in China.




I then boarded a van which took me for an overnight stay in Hong Kong.




My humans and I weren't reunited until we reached Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. This was a snap taken by Missus from the arrival area. I had just been disembarked from my aeroplane.



Well folks, a new country and new adventures to come. I'll keep you posted.

Goodbye China

So, this is it, I am about to leave China.

It would be wrong of me to depart without saying a few words about the country which has been my home for over a year. I have many memories of China, and almost all of them are fond.

During my stay in China, I have experienced some great times, many of which I have shared with you on my blog. My Birthday, Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s day were all highlights. I’ve also met my grandma from England and made some good friends with humans such as Xiao Chen.

I’ve loved my environment in Shekou. My walks around Coastal Rose Garden, Seaworld and the Promenade have given me hours of sniffing nirvana.

Most importantly, I have made so many new friends. Who could forget Balu, Roy, Lilly, Lichi, Zhuan Zhuan, Archangel, Lewin, Stefan and the many other canine pals that I have introduced to you in my blogs during the past year?

I’ve also met my first girlfriend, Kira. Unfortunately, I also met my second girlfriend, Gertie. (Boy, that was a complicated affair!).

Anyway, before I get too nostalgic and tearful, I will simply say...


Bye bye China, and...


Hello (or hallo) the Netherlands.