And creatures of the like you’ve never seen before WILL
attack at your most vulnerable times.
If you’re not prepared for all these, then
do what you need to do to stay in your comfortable city home.
But if you think you’re as tough as I am,
then listen carefully to what I have to say.
Only by following this walking guide
will you come out unscathed and a better dog after a walk in
Andalucia.
Remember, you’ve been
warned.
1. Changes In Vision Perspective
Life’s funny. When you’ve walked the tough streets
of the city, you think you’ve seen it all.
But in the open wide spaces of inland Andalucia,
you’ll realize you haven’t. Because things are very
different here.
Suddenly, your vision is no longer blocked by
a big cement wall. You can now literally see the ends of the
earth.
You walk just a little bit, and tails and whiskers!!!
You’re already way up on a hill looking down and one little
slip-up could send you careening down the gorge…
So be very careful, especially during your first
days, as your eyes might play tricks on you.
2. Lakes And Rivers
Lots of lakes and rivers here in Andalucia. And
truth be told, they look quite nice.
It's good for running around as you feel the wind
on your nose.
But getting into them is a
whole different matter. They’re dangerous and it’s
not a fun place to play catch at all ( I actually find that
game stupid--but that's a different story!)
I just can’t find the point in getting myself
wet.
So whatever they say about dogs loving the water,
it’s all cat talk! And don’t ever get yourself talked
into going in.
I did (well, more like forced!) and I think it’s
a cruel joke.
3. Goats
Once
you’ve studied their behavior, they will be the least
of your worries.
They're not the smartest of animals. They have
stupid bells around their necks, so you’ll have enough
warning when they walk towards you.
Also, it seems to me that they only find strength
in numbers (and J. says in Billy Goat’s presence –
although this seems to be some tale for a little puppy who doesn’t
know any better --- I’ve never come across one!)
They’re pretty easy to scare. But make sure
you do this when the goat herdsman is not around (You won't
miss him. He always seems to be around and carries the scariest
cane you'll ever see!)
4. Burros & Horses
I still can’t distinguish one from the other
but they’re creatures you wouldn’t wanna mess with.
They’re Huuuge. And I mean Digby huuuge!
(You guys do know who Digby is, right? Click
here if you're like J. who doesnt)
I’ve never seen any thing as big as they
are in my whole life (and I’ve had my fair share of adventures!).
There are two important things you need to know
to survive them.
a) They have very heavy feet. So
you might sometimes hear them coming. It’s a sound you
won’t miss and one that will haunt you for nights to
come.
b) Under no circumstance should you ever
try to scare them. Walk towards them and they’ll
walk even faster towards you. So don’t even try it.
But if you’re stupid enough to try and check them out,
here’s what you should do when they start approaching
you…
Run.
Run as fast as you can.
Don’t look back. Just run. That’s how you lose
them.
5. Bends In The Track
Talking of horses and burros, be very wary of
bends in the track. That’s where they usually hide.
Walk like a rat, no matter what your persons tell
you (You do know they don’t know anything, right?)
Get your tail in tracking mode, your ears wide
open and your nose alert for any possible danger.
And if your senses tell you there’s something
fishy up ahead,
Run…
Again, I cannot say this enough. Disregard what
your persons tell you. Their senses happen to be of inferior
quality compared to ours.
6. Night Walks And Sudden Creature
Attacks
Refuse walking in the dark as much as possible.
Our city senses are just not trained for the Andalucia
trails at night.
Creatures of the night are much more dangerous
and they’ll attack when you least expect them.
One time, just when I thought night walking wasn’t
too bad, some big creature suddenly came out of nowhere, catching
me off guard.
Never again..Never again…
Note: If J &
A should tell you that it was only a burro, don’t believe
them. I was there.. And I know better. I can see better at night.
And it was no burro..It was some creature beyond definition.
So my dear doggie associates, that's all you need
if you want to turn into the tough dog that I am. And of course,
the guts and the dog spirit to venture out to earn the badge
of a dog adventurer.
Have fun in your walks...
Rufff....GRRrrrrr....Ruff...GRRrrrrr,
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