Bank Holiday Weather

Well, it is not actually the best day ever because I am bored of being stuck inside. Will it ever stop raining again.

Back on the Beach

Back on the beach this week, not quite as good as snow but still great fun.

Me and my Dad

I am never happier than when I am with my dad.

Fun in the Cairngorms

This week I went to the Cairngorms which is in Scotland which is a very long way when your just a little dog. We stayed in a place called Aviemore in a building called a hotel, apparently this was no ordinary hotel it was a Hilton which is a very special one.

After checking the pet pack, I got to watch whatever channel I wanted on the TV whilst mum and dad went for their meals. I wasn't allowed to go in the restaurant which is probably as well as I can get a little bit too excited when there is food around. Mum and Dad always came back with a wonderful aroma of food, apparently you can have as many sausages as you like for breakfast, sounds like doggie heaven.

The hotel is surrounded by woods with lots of dog friendly paths and trails, my dad took me on lots of walks, the smells where amazing especially first thing in a morning and I didn’t get muddy either. 

In the hotel grounds there are lots of little animals and birds, best of all are the little red squizzes I am used to the grey ones we have at home but the red ones speak Scottish,which took a bit of getting used to, but I soon started to understand it. Dad got a bit annoyed at some of the other doggies humans because they let their dogs off their leads chasing round, which Dad said could spoil it for the good dogs.

On Tuesday we went on a trip to Loch Garten to see the Crested Tits, they are really really tiny little bids which like to live in this part of Scotland. Mum got really excited when one showed up and she looks lots of pictures. I have to be very patient and it’s best if I don’t bark. I have got to admit bird watching is a bit boring but what ever makes mum and dad happy is good for me too.

Wednesday morning and I had a wonderful surprise, it has been snowing. I just love snow.  We went to Loch Morlich which had some funny stuff called ice in the water. It stuck to my nose and was very cold. 

Thursday we went up a mountain called the Cairngorm, I have never seen so much snow. I wanted to have a go at Skiing but they didn’t have any ski’s to fit doodles so I had a go at belly surfing instead.  

We also did a bit more bird watching this time on the Cairngorm, mum and dad tried to explain what kinds of birds you can seen in the Carngorms, but it just looked like a poster on a wall to me. We could hear funny noises in the hills behind us which was apparently the Black Grouse calling, the males can be a little grumpy at this time of the year, so it’s best not to try and talk to them. 

Friday and I am feeling very sad as we have to go home but I had the best time ever. My first stay in a Hilton was wonderful, everyone was very friendly and I got lots of strokes.

 Bye Bye Hilton Coylumbridge we will be back again soon.