American Father’s Day was Sunday and I knew that Mike would
want to be outside. Additionally,
another homework assignment from the dog trainer was to get Strela out to the
countryside for a long, fun walk.
A Father’s Day walk/hike/picnic was born. One of the nicest things about the city of Vienna is that
the countryside (and a national park) are less than 30 minutes away. We headed there on Sunday afternoon and
while warm, it was sunny and beautiful which was a welcome change from the
rainy, dreary weather we had been having.
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| Smiley Dog |
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| Jack trying out the new Baby Pack |
The walk was fairly uneventful (after getting past many a
dog at the entrance), and Strela was able to roam freely on her new long 45 ft
lead. She was a happy pup. Mike had Jack on his back in our new
Baby Pack that Jack LOVES. Being
up high and able to look all around has him beaming.
We settled under a tree for a delicious picnic (if I do say
so myself) when we reflected on something a bit odd in Austria. People love to be naked. There are lakes and canals around this
national park and many were sunbathing….naked. Not your normal Sunday in America but we were warned of
this. It was the senior citizen hiker buck naked wearing shoes and a shoulder
bag, or the 40 something guy ahead of you, nude, on his bike, or groups of
people walking together in the buff that really caught your eye. Now I know that Americans are more
modest (possibly to a fault) than Europeans in general, but even my new British
friend agrees the Austrians take it to a new level. Don't worry, we didn't take any pictures of that.
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| My Daddy is #1 |
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| Sleeping Jack and Sweaty Daddy |
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| Mommy and Jack cleaning up to head back |
It's a good thing that you are mature people - I would have probably embarrassed myself out of shock and some discomfort. Love that you have so many trails to explore - they will make great outings for your little one as he grows!
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