Photo courtesy of Lin Huelle
This week we hit West Rattlesnake so I could get more socialization with people, and I've decided I don't like people.. well at least not a whole bunch all at once, one at a time is ok. It wasn't quite single file on the trail, but it was definitely the busiest hike we've done thus far. I've also become a big talker on the trails, if you're within 100 yards of me you will know it.. I chatter, and converse, and howl.. very loud, you might think I'm dying or in distress, but rest assured.. I do this at home as well, I just like to hear my own voice.
Photo courtesy of Sandra Johnson
This past weekend we hiked with a group to Bridal Veil Falls. There were five dogs and me.. Charlie, Sprocket, Penny, Kaeto, and my buddy Kili. Penny, Kili, and Charlie took the lead.. they were running around and playing in the woods, they went for a swim in the river. Kaeto and Sprocket hung back near me, they were both so calm and gentle. Every now and then the girls would run back towards us which made me a little nervous.. like I was going to get trampled. I spent a lot of time riding on my pack on this hike, but it was nice and comfy, mom puts
Photo courtesy of Sandra Johnson
frozen Gatorade bottles on the top of the pack so that I can stay cool. We made it to the falls.. everyone wanted to go right up to the bottom of the falls, and if you've ever been you'll know it takes a little bit of scrambling. I sat on mom's shoulders and she tried to cross over the water.. but the noise of the falls and the running water was so loud, and I was so nervous.. I did a big tap dance on her back, I couldn't help myself. Now her back and shoulders and neck are so
scratched up, I feel kind of bad. Needless to say, we did not go up to the bottom of the falls with the rest of the crew. We stayed where we were and met another nice dog.. also named Kili, she was a cattle dog and so sweet. I hung out in a tree for a while.. supervising. After we got back to the car, we all went for ice cream.. my favorite part! Everyone was sharing! I had some chocolate, some vanilla, and pistachio. And I slept all the way home.