As a seasoned traveler of 40 years, I often reply when one asks where I live, with 'the inside of an airplane'. Never in all that time, however, have I ever missed an accommodation check-out time or confused a check-out day.
It was, therefore, a first-time experience to receive a message from the accommodation hosts enquiring why my personal belongings were still in situ. To make matters worse, I happened to be in another state.
At this juncture, I would invite readers to consider how they would expect landlords, hotels, and other accommodation hosts to react in such a situation.
James and Pierre reacted with the utmost grace. While I was mortified and could not apologise enough, they were understanding and helpful. The added touch of humour and appreciation that to err is human, brought the necessary levity to resolve the situation.
At least we now all have another anecdotal dinner-party story to tell, albeit one hopefully not to be repeated.
In short, it was lovely and if they'd have me back again, I'd stay again - but only until the correct check-out time and date :-).