Thanks for the well wishes, Masaki! And Dena, thank you - that is what I pictured. We didn't even think of looking for the centre last time!

Now, the challenge is, trying to keep our darling pooches from finding out we're going on another trip. Even if we pack behind closed doors on the opposite side of the house, they still somehow know! I think they must know the sound of the suitcase being put on the bed or something. They start circling around and making crying noises...it always breaks my heart! :(