Anyway, on Sunday Maja and Robi picked us up in front of the park in Caldas da Rainha. Deuce, Lilly and I were so excited to see them again! :) We somehow managed to get in the car and off we went! ;)
I have never seen a beach like this in my life.
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Maja, Robi and I decided to take the dogs to the beach of Foz de Arelho yesterday. I tried to go there on Saturday by taking the bus, but the dogs weren't allowed to go on the bus. As it turned out it was better this way because the storm hit us an hour later. Anyway, on Sunday Maja and Robi picked us up in front of the park in Caldas da Rainha. Deuce, Lilly and I were so excited to see them again! :) We somehow managed to get in the car and off we went! ;) When we got to Foz de Arelho beach I was stunned by it's beauty.
I have never seen a beach like this in my life.
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I slept for a few hours, woke up and went for a quick morning walk. The sun was already shining bright and we were ready for another day. I was still a little bit tired, so we went back to the flat, I watched a movie and Lilly and Deuce took a nap. After lunch we went to the park. As we were walking through the park I tried to take everything in. The birds singing, the fallen leaves crunching beneath my feet and the sun... The sun shining so bright that it felt like I was breathing Summer with every breathe I took.
I wake up in the morning, pick up the leashes and off we go. Which direction should we choose today? We try to take a different path each morning so we discover Caldas Da Rainha as much as possible :) The funny thing that happens on this walks is always when I'm picking up the poo :) People look at me like I am crazy, seriously! So when I pick it up and close the bag I look at them and give them a big smile. That scares them off :) Haha. :)
Finally together! I couldn't be happier! The feeling when I get up in the morning and go on a walk with Deuce and Lilly through the streets od Caldas da Rainha is just priceless. I feel reborn, like I can finally breathe again! This is just what I needed! Deuce and Lilly are really enjoying Portugal, and I love the fact that I can share this experience with them! Afternoon walk, discovering new places! ;)
Today they visited a few places but I am sure one the favorite places for Lilly and Deuce was the beach S.Martinho do Porto. Sand, sea and good times!
Today Urša and Valerie took Lilly and Deuce to the Park in Caldas da Raihna (Parque D. Carlos). They visited the flea market, made some new dog and human friends and enjoyed the sun in Caldas da Raihna!
Deuce and Lilly are doing amazing! Yesterday, Urša and Valerie took them to the beach. Lilly went crazy (as always) on the sand and in the water, Deuce was a little more shy. But he will get used to it :).
This is the first home in Portugal (Serra do Bouro) for Lilly and Deuce. They are already spending some quality time with auntie Valerie and auntie Urša :)
Oh, living a dog's life. :) Yesterday Lilly, Deuce, Lyra, Emily, Maja and Robert arrived to Portugal after 4 days on the road! Lilly and Deuce have seen the places I have never seen before, so I am quite happy that they had the chance to eyperience all of this : to sniff the French ground and pee on Spanish grass. And what now? Now they are staying with auntie Valerie until I get there (Wednesday, 17th September). This is a photo of how they travelled. :) I barely slept at night, don't know if I should blame the full moon or the fact that my kids are leaving me for a week :) It's the D-Day !! Deuce and Lilly are all packed up and they are leaving in a few hours!
I woke up, made myself a cup of coffee and I started counting the days left until I go to Portugal. 10 days left!! It's getting closer. Again, that bitter-sweet feeling. Damn. A sip of coffee should make this all better. I take a sip and take a look at Deuce who was catching some morning sun on the terrace. Then it hit me!
They're leaving TOMORROW! :) I've been so busy these couple of days that I almost forgot Lilly and Deuce are leaving on Monday. At least I didn't have the time to panic. YET. :) Anyway. It's the day before and I'm really trying to stay calm so they don't feel my anxiety, but I think they can both hear my heart pounding through my chest. :) The adventure is about to begin! Photos, videos and new blog entries coming soon! :) Jasmina Maja just told me they're planning to start the journey to Portugal on Monday (8th September) morning. I am so happy that this is finally happeing but I have to admit I am also nervous and sad. I won't see Deuce and Lilly for 10 days and I can't imagine how this will be like. I am telling myself that maybe they won't miss me so much as I will miss them. I hope so. I know Maja, Robert and later on Valeria will take great care of them and that's what keeps me going! :) Yesterday evening (as almost any other evening) I was watching them play together. Samo loves them with all of his heart and they love him back even more. I got emotional just thinking about how we will all miss eachother while we will be away.
13 days left - I can't wait but I've got a bitter-sweet feeling ;) I know Portugal will make the biterness go away as soon as I land :) ! Hugs, Jasmina |