Yoga Bear

If you're going to abandon a yoga matt up Calton Hill, Lucky will not accept responsibility for it's fate.

The Hills

   I've said this before, but Holyrood Park here in town is the best place to walk dogs I've ever come across.  It's around the corner from our house, but it's a pretty major hill to climb, with paths going off in all different directions.  The views are stunning, and I'm never bored by our walks there.
   Today, Lucky and I took the route which we refer to as 'the steep path', which we've never attempted before.  I found it difficult, to say the least.  Lucky, not so much.  He puts me to shame with his high energy and fitness levels.
   Once at the top, we took the long way home, following the paths to the Willowbrae side of the park.  This walk lasts 2 hours, and we do some variation on it 3-5 times a week.  And with every step, I am conscious of what thoroughly excellent company my lovely boy is.

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You could cry.  So sweet!

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"I'm King of the world!"

News Hound

   Edinburgh is a very tense but excited city these days.  The referendum has a lot of people feeling very uncertain, and while it's good that so many people are engaged with this process, it's sad to see and hear of so many friends and family members genuinely falling out over it.
   Town has been crawling with members of the press and television media.  This past Wednesday, Lucky and I took a stroll up Calton Hill for some fresh air.

   There were news vans and satellite dishes everywhere, as the BBC and ITV had both set up camp in order to take advantage of the views.  Loads of people had climbed up to watch.

   Doing the talking for the BBC was the veteran broadcaster Gavin Esler.  We walked past as he was on camera, and Lucky, of course, went up and sniffed him.  I coaxed him away, and we sat to watch the filming.

   Between takes, Gavin remarked to me "They say you should never work with animals, but I'd make an exception for him!"  I responded by thanking him, and adding "he's a no vote, by the way!"

   Once the camera started rolling again, he said this: "We're up the lovely Calton Hill, and there are lots of people gathered; tourists, locals, and people walking dogs."  The camera then panned to Lucky and I.   "This handsome boy has caught our eye.  When I asked his owner what kind of dog he was, he said 'a no'."  The people who were in the area all started to laugh; I was thoroughly chuffed!

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The best part of my day is when this face looks back to make sure I'm still following him.