I don't know where all of you live, but here in Northern New Jersey, it was gorgeous outside. I bet it was near 70 degrees today, with the sun a blazing. It felt the perfect day for a hike. So, we went to the Palisades Park, and I walked a couple of miles along the shoreline of the Hudson. It's surrounded on the adjoining side by a steep cliff of woods. I saw lots of small woodland critters, and unfortunately, hoards of other people. It's definitely not like hiking back home, where you're lucky to find other folks on the trail. This trail was too easy, and with the river and bridge in plain view, the use was more for photo-taking then getting a nice walk. I was out scouting for a trail where I could bring Charlotte and let her run off leash through the woods. Perhaps on a weekday, in the winter, and early in the morning, I might be able to do that. But mid-day on a weekend would require a leash. Unfortunately.
So, I went home and picked up Charlotte and walked her down to the river walk by our house. With such high temps, it was also filled with people enjoying the scenic river and skyline. But, Char didn't mind. She loves to go down there and smell the river air, and see all of the little dogs. I think she would love to jump into the water, but I hear its very polluted, so I don't dare let her swim. I don't need my dog to sprout a third ear.
Overall, it was a great day of outdoor exercise. Even Saxon enjoyed enough playground time to make him come home and zonk out. In fact, I think we all dozed a little this afternoon. A well deserved time out.
I hope all of you reading this had a chance to get out and enjoy some exercise in the sunshine too.
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