ALEK GAVE ME A TIGHT hug before Kassie lifted us onto Sito's back. The harness was quite different to a Griffon's harness, the seats and leg holds were deep so you really sat 'in' them, and we each had waist straps. It felt rather like getting strapped in for a ride at an amusement park. The men stood back and waved as Sito slowly moved to an open area of the courtyard.

'Good luck, Cat. And have fun.'

'Thanks, Loushka, I'll tell you all about it tonight. Look after ...