In Turkey, life wasn't very dog friendly. Our apartment manager didn't like dogs, often the people at the neighborhood park didn't like dogs, and even more often, people would jump out of the way when we would walk with her (on a leash!) in the streets.
Of course Belle knew no better, but I'm sure she missed the days of dog parks in Texas, running free of the leash and playing happily with other pups.
This is one of the reasons I am so happy to be in London. Having a pet isn't unusual. People walk their pets everywhere, and even on a day like today when it's 40 degrees out, I saw plenty of people sitting outside, if only for the reason that they could dine at a restaurant with their pup. In fact, Paul and I were those people!
I'm pretty sure Belle is loving life here. She still has someone at home with her all day and she gets lots of walks and outdoor time.
What did this Saturday have in store for Belle?
6:30 am - Wake us up excitedly - let's get the day started people!
8:00 am - we actually get up and get her feed - yay food!
11:00 am - take a 20 minute stroll to Kensington Gardens
11:30 am - run around like a mad dog, chase squirrels, birds and run wild with other dogs. Plus, if she's really lucky, roll around in some mud. Oh yeah, and check out some of the sights
1:15 pm - hit up the local pub for some food, or at least food for us and Belle hoping for some table scraps
2:00 pm - take a stroll back and make a detour to Portobello - again, just hoping for the last bite of a Brautwurst
3:30 pm - whew, this day calls for a nap!
She loves all the green spaces here, and so do we. It's so refreshing to have a place where dogs can run around, enjoy themselves and get rid of some of that pent up energy that comes along with living in a very urban city. Not to mention for us, it's a great place to sit, relax, read a book, or maybe even picnic. Now, we just need more sunny days and warm weather to enjoy the outdoors!
Of course Belle knew no better, but I'm sure she missed the days of dog parks in Texas, running free of the leash and playing happily with other pups.
This is one of the reasons I am so happy to be in London. Having a pet isn't unusual. People walk their pets everywhere, and even on a day like today when it's 40 degrees out, I saw plenty of people sitting outside, if only for the reason that they could dine at a restaurant with their pup. In fact, Paul and I were those people!
I'm pretty sure Belle is loving life here. She still has someone at home with her all day and she gets lots of walks and outdoor time.
What did this Saturday have in store for Belle?
6:30 am - Wake us up excitedly - let's get the day started people!
8:00 am - we actually get up and get her feed - yay food!
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| She knows the park already - better be prepared for some running when you show up with Belle |
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| Kensington Palace Gardens - Belle's new backyard |
11:30 am - run around like a mad dog, chase squirrels, birds and run wild with other dogs. Plus, if she's really lucky, roll around in some mud. Oh yeah, and check out some of the sights
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| While Belle loves the Swan Pond at Kensington, she is not to be trusted here! No getting in the water and no attacking the Queen's swans! |
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| We trotted by Prince Albert's memorial |
2:00 pm - take a stroll back and make a detour to Portobello - again, just hoping for the last bite of a Brautwurst
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| Oh, is that food I see down there? |
She loves all the green spaces here, and so do we. It's so refreshing to have a place where dogs can run around, enjoy themselves and get rid of some of that pent up energy that comes along with living in a very urban city. Not to mention for us, it's a great place to sit, relax, read a book, or maybe even picnic. Now, we just need more sunny days and warm weather to enjoy the outdoors!
Awww, love it! So happy for Belle!
ReplyDeleteYou should bring Nug for a visit :)
DeleteFirst of all, thanks for connecting on my blog! Second, oh boy, do I have dog envy! Glad Belle is enjoying the very dog friendly UK. Our local pub (in Sevenoaks) always has a few dogs roaming around and I love it. I do have to break it to you though, warm weather and sun are hard to come by around these parts ;)
ReplyDeleteBelle certainly enjoys the UK - and she is very happy for the snow we had last weekend! Sadly, I have already come to realise how rare the sun is, although it's nice that everyone still gets out to enjoy the outdoors even without the sun :)
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