Beach Doggies

Another FABULOUS day in Olympia Washington! My friend and I and our dogs explored a hidden beach along Budd Inlet.

To our delight our first wildlife sighting was a bald eagle. In the water, we found a variety of sea life. It was so warm that we waded in the water and the dogs took several swims to cool off.

Frost insists on her own beach towel



Ebony creates a wake



Good time was had by ALL!

Eagle Sighting

Today Washingtonians rejoiced in sunshine. I decided instead of my morning walk with Ebony we would go skating; I skate she runs beside me.

I like to skate the Chehalis Western Trail in Olympia to Woodard Bay which is a nice 7 mile trip. Along the trail there is a lovely area where both sides of the trail have ponds and the yellow waterlilies are in bloom. I was wishing I brought my camera. We usually stop there on the way back for a break. Ebony drinks and goes for a swim and I gaze at the beautiful views while I drink my water.

I noticed in the distance a large bird splashing in the water. I am glad Ebony did not see it. It was a Bald Eagle! I watch it bathe in the water for at least ten minutes. Then it perched on a rock and proceeded to dry itself by flapping its wings several times. When it took off, it circled over my head for a grand view before it departed through the trees. Where was my camera!

I felt honored to be privileged to this intimate bathing ritual.