I can see she wants to get out because she always runs out from the front door to the small gate, waiting for me to open it. However, I try not to walk on the streets with her because the street is narrow and we had a close encounter with a car driving fast in the streets.
So yesterday (18 July), seeing as it is Rainbow's birthday and weather is sunny, we decided to bring her to the place she loves. The beach at Gordon's Bay! (Mum / Dad / Min - if you can remember, this is where the big bookstore is)
For the first time in many weeks, I can actually wear a 3/4 pants instead of long pants/jeans in the 22 deg C warmy Sunday.
Rainbow looking shy after her pee pee on the sandy beach
Carefully walking on the pebbly sand
Okay, Rainbow is actually very small compared to the large space she has to explore!
With happy Mummy!
Rainbow started slow, walking around, carefully exploring. She has not been to Gordon's Bay Beach before, I always took her to the beach in Strand. The sand here is more pebbly, the landscape more unpredictable and little mountains of sand dunes.
Not long after Rainbow got her momentum, she started "jogging" and climbing up the dunes!
Rainbow picking up her pace
Catch me if you can!
We came to the more "challenging" part of the beach, where Rainbow has to practice her climbing skills.
Caught in the act
Rainbow went up to this very high hill which has a too steep slope
Mummy coaxing her away from the danger spot
Safe!
Don't worry, I do not over-protect her. I do let her build her confidence, going through branches and holes and finding her steps. But I also keep in mind that she is around 80% blind (according to the vet) and only see shadows. Because of that, she is obviously a very careful dog and needs time to feel comfortable. I am also glad these minor "obstacles" in the beach also helps to build up her confidence.
Rainbow enjoying the dunes
Loving the beach
We left the beach later and had Chicken Cordon Bleu while Rainbow sits with us, watching the people on bikes whizzing by. We then drove to nice stop to catch the sunset.
Sunset view from Gordon's Bay
This is definitely a wonderful day with wonderful weather to complement.
Rainbow at the backseat, exhausted but contented.
i didnt know rainbow is 80% blind wan wor. when u found out?
ReplyDeleteHer eye problems we already know around 2 years... but the extend of her blindness I only know when i got to SA. The amazing thing is she is handling it very well except she is very cautious
ReplyDeleteyes i remember gordon bay.
ReplyDeletei didnt know rainbow is 80% blind too.