A Dog's Life on Sugarloaf Key

We arrived at the house Friday afternoon. Zuzu and Tootie explored the yard, the house, and began to slowly acclimate to their new surroundings. The unfamiliarity of the sounds of cars and motorcycles passing on the boulevard and the Navy fighters flying overhead on their training missions out of nearby Boca Chica Key created some apprehension and nervousness. Zuzu and Tootie were tired from the trip preferring the comfort and security of the walk-in closet off the master bedroom.

Saturday was a new day. The sun was shining, the warm breezes returned from the south, and the girls were well reseted. Off we went to explore the path at the end of County Road 4A, which is the old path of the Overseas Railroad and Highway.

The mangroves provided shade for our trek. Zuzu and Tootie didn't see any iguanas or lizards, but they did see some turkey vultures, sea gulls, and the occasional pelican flying above.

Zuzu and Tootie had a quick drink back at the car before heading back towards home.

A quick stop on the bridge over Sammi's Creek looking out towards the Atlantic Ocean and the American Shoal Lighthouse.

Back at the house, Zuzu and Tootie found a nice cool spot to rest in the dirt below the palm tree.

And then on the lanai for the rest of the afternoon. Life is good.