As promised, here are more pictures from Island Dog's "inland safari" earlier this month...
What was Island Dog so anxiously tracking when last we met?
Why, it's an endangered gopher tortoise--crossing a sunny, open area--and moving surprisingly fast!
Pattie wasn't comfortably trying to set-up a "money shot" of Finnegan sniffing the docile creature. As she quickly pulled our excited Island Dog away, I was able to get close enough for a portrait shot as Island Dog's new friend moved-off into the shade...
That was exciting! Even in fall, late morning temperatures here in Florida approach 80 degrees--and we don't want to overdo it.
But it is still comfortable in the shade. Here is a picture of Pattie and our Island Dog as they navigate the shady trail on the way back to the van...
With at least a mile to go, Pattie pauses to share a drink of cool water she has been carrying in a canteen...
The last part of our "inland safari" was scenic, yet uneventful. But meeting the gopher tortoise had made our day! Time to head home and relax by the pool.
What a spoiled dog! A big breakfast, followed by a hike along dark and mysterious inland trails--then back home to relax poolside. Just another reminder that
Life is always great on the island!
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