Above one of our every day views from long walks in Spanish mountains. Since almost two weeks me and my dogs have been enjoying living in a little house in a little village near the city of Velez Malaga. Quiet environment, nice people and wonderful weather are what we cherish most of all.
We almost settled down after a long and demanding drive through Denmark, Germany and France. Around 3 600 km. We made few stops under the way of course, visiting friends and family but I still feel rather sick while thinking about our journey back home.
But in time I will forget. We are staying here until the end of March.
It`s Christmas time. First time in my life I am alone at Christmas and I don´t really mind. Outside it´s raining a second day in a row. I don´t mind that either, it has been so terribly dry here. And in few days the sun will be back and the weather forecast promises about 20 degrees. That´s about 30 degrees more than at home!
We are exploring the surroundings and discover places we certainly will return to. Our favourites right now are Vinuela lake and the nearest beach.
At Vinuela lake
Brita enjoying playing with waves on an empty beach
Wherever we go there is not much people around and the dogs can run as they please. I like it this way.
Prima finds the Spanish sticks as tasty as the Swedish ones.
Yesterday she celebrated her 6th birthday! Time flies!
I got her back from my son and I am very happy for that. The reunion between her and Ruda went rather smooth, it took just 24 hours and I could have them together without muzzles. I think she somehow is more friendly now and hope it will stay this way forever.
Ruda melts in in the surroundings with her colours very well.
She has been coughing lately which worries me a bit. She is healthy, happy and has good appetite so there is no rush to the vets but I feel I will want to have her checked if this continues. About 2 months ago she had a kennel cough, rather mild version of that, and recovered completely after a week or so. Later she started to cough from time to time, maybe a couple times a day but now it increased to many times. Every time she moves quickly or will be excited she gives a cough or rather clears her throat from mucus. I really should wait and not worry, but I do…
And finally little Brita. Well, she is runs in the mountains like a mountain goat. Wherever we are she is happy and playful. She is on heat now so we are staying away from places where we can meet dogs running loose, which is rather common here.
I found a park where we can start training again but I will have to wait until she is ready.
The trio at Vinuela lake
The trio at the beach
I like it here! It´s not that I don´t have to fight with some problems like the blocked pipes in this old house or the narrow and winding roads around here ( I’m rather scared of heights) but seeing sun every day repays it all!
Vinuela lake again