Ways of Relaxation

Humans have varied methods of relaxation, for example,

spinning wheels

fishing for blueberries

shooting beauty

the second heat of firewood

floating 

splashing 

any kind of water thing you can think of

NOT relaxing are,

the first heat of firewood

fishing for dust bunnies

Pups have fewer methods of relaxation, for example,

the nap

another nap

There is a place where the relaxation of humans and canines meet,

and it is good.

The Edge

Helmcken Falls Rim Trail
Wells Gray Provincial Park
2 paws up

Don't go here if you get vertigo. But if you are like me and you enjoy waterfalls, take this trail. It is fairly level with lots of shade. There are not a lot of dogs or humans, but bring your leash for safety. You can get a drink along the way from the banks of the refreshing Murtle River.

Flowers and Falls

Trophy Meadows Hike
Wells Gray Provincial Park
2 paws up

This is where the flowers live!
If you go on this trail, you will find streams where you can drink and a lake or two at the "end" of the trail.
There is no shade from the sun for a long time. You will meet other dogs and their humans. You'll need your leash. Humans love this kind of thing...flowers and such.

Moul Falls Hike
Wells Gray Provincial Park
1 paw up

This is a short easy trail. Be sure your humans don't cop out at the top of the falls. Get them down the stairs to the base of the falls, where the action is! This is where you can finally get a drink and get wet. You will need your leash. If you're furry, you will find this to be very hot on a sunny day.

Watching

I watched the bird

lost and awkward

broken legged

sullen

tentatively seeking

a place

like a fourteen year old

I watched the buck

slender and confident

open eyed

curious

calmly finding

a place

like a forty year old

I watched the turtle
still and wise
solidly grounded

reflective

finally knowing
a place

like an elder

I'm BACK

Hi, it's me! Due to some technology and human malfunctions I've decided to start a new Blog. My old one "chilithehikingdog.blogspot.com" is still there if you want to see it.

It's summer now and I guess I don't need to tell you what happened to the guy at the cabin last winter with the toque and red scarf. He disappeared and left behind his heart. I have a feeling he loves it there and will be back.

This has been a sunny season of friends and family. There have been lots of hikes in the mountains and some canoeing. Here is a photo montage of the months since I last wrote...

                                                                       Me at Mt. Rose

                                                                   Me at Sheila Lk.

                                                              Me at Caligata Lk.

                                                       Me contemplating tennis vs fetch

                                                                 Me at Moul Falls

                                                              Me chillin' on the deck

                                                             It's not just about me....