The Labraventures of Carbón, Spanish (ex-) foster dog extraordinaire
- Thread starter Emily_Babbelhund
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Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
Best 30 bucks ever spent.
I think Carbon was less than thrilled at riding so low in the car - he's usually on top of all my stuff and so can see out the windows - but being able to leave nearly everything in storage while I'm in Italy is great peace of mind for me. Plus better fuel economy.
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
Aye aye aye, we were in the car all day! Lots of wet from above and many cars. But ML kept driving - and muttering to herself about flying next time - and now we are here!What are you up to today Carbon
Our TARDIS is tucked away right in front of our window - you can see it in the photo - and my tummy is full. Soon we will take a walk. Que bien!
- Location
- Herefordshire, UK
Wow Carbon, I am just a little envious!
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
Cassie - there are two extra beds! Come down and see meeeeee. We can eat lots of Italian poo together, cariña!
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
(ML note: yes, that's my own bedding that Carbon is lounging on... just didn't want people to think that I let him shed willy nilly on other people's sheets. I double up on the duvet cover, pillow cases and bottom sheet so no fur gets to the stuff underneath. The Señor must be in bed, under the covers, or his life will have no meaning! )
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- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
Jacqui-S
Moderator
- Location
- Fife, Scotland
Jealous here too....
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
He and I both slept like the dead our first night back and then we both were up at 2am last night/this morning. He kept asking for his dinner and to go out. From 2am all the way until 6am when I finally just gave in. He's completely jet-lagged at this point, poor baby. It usually lasts 3-4 days and when he's back to begging for dinner at 3:30pm, then I know it's over. I take longer - always a week.
He did so well this evening. Completely new place and he marched out with me in the rain and chaos that is Florence for a wee and a poo. Cars everywhere, narrow sidewalks full of people and dogs - he just got on with it. Then I had to leave him alone for 30 minutes while I ran to the supermarket for my own food. Again, he just chilled and took it in his stride. I know he won't destroy anything or get nervous, he just hangs out on the bed. He's a rather amazing little gentleman.
He's gone to bed now. It was a big day.
Florence is pure insanity, but a lot of fun. The energy is manic. Four days will be more than enough, then we'll be on to sedate Venice. But for now, we'll walk fast and Carbon will fit in with all the other metro Italian dogs in their rain coats. I used to say it was illegal in Italy not to have a coat on your dog when it rains. I don't know if it's actually true, but it sure LOOKS true.
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
I am a little jealous, oh well a lot jealous
I get jealous of people who have a home sometimes, especially when I'm feeling down. There's a lot of plusses to being surrounded by your own people and your own stuff. But there's a lot good about being a nomad too and I seem to keep chasing it, so not going to complain (much).
Thanks! These two weeks are semi holiday (still checking emails a couple times a day but no new work) so I'm going to make the most of it and run around like a crazy lady.
- Location
- Andorra and Spain
I’ve been AWOL but catching up with you globe trotters! (Four times that autocorrected to “glove” trotters - I dread to think 
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Photos of Florence, please! Once you’ve caught your breath
)Photos of Florence, please! Once you’ve caught your breath
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
That can be managed, probably more than you actually want to see. I'm a woman with a new iPhone and not afraid to use it!Photos of Florence, please! Once you’ve caught your breath
We got here just before sunset tonight and neither Carbon or I had the willpower to walk into the centre of town in the rain and dark. Now a good night's sleep and tomorrow we'll be touristing our hearts out.
Ooh, good - and we get another virtual holiday!
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
Longing for your photos, I live vicariously through your travels
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
I took my modelling duties very seriously today, de verdad. So serious, in fact, that ML now says it looks like I was tortured all day. I was not tortured, claro que si. I met some very nice people who gave me deleeecious treats, and I got to see my Italian teacher again. However, sometimes I am simply a very serious Spanish gentleman. And I have jet lag. This is hard for even for me!
Still, we had a fun day and ML had fun playing with her new toy, which for once was not something attached to my little Labrador body like a bandana or a wetsuit. I am not sure about this iPhone photography: it makes me feel more like some average tourist versus the top model that I am. I believe I would like the BIG camera for my efforts tomorrow!
Still, we had a fun day and ML had fun playing with her new toy, which for once was not something attached to my little Labrador body like a bandana or a wetsuit. I am not sure about this iPhone photography: it makes me feel more like some average tourist versus the top model that I am. I believe I would like the BIG camera for my efforts tomorrow!
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
PS from ML: I actually think Carbon got a little too hungry today. I'm going to stuff him with extra breakfast and see if that helps. He knows he gets a treat after each photo, and today he's really looking at me as if he'll DIE without the treat that is coming!
- Location
- Cornwall , UK
These are fabulous , so many memories for me . Carbon looks fab , oh these are grand xxx