Cheyenne Goes to Marvin Key

During a warm summer afternoon, just about halfway through her stay at Camp Sugarloaf, Cheyenne went on a boating excursion with Zuzu and Tootie to Marvin Key. Our Sugarloaf neighbors, who we met via Conchscooter's blog (Abby, an avid and faithful reader of Conchscooter's blog, recognized Zuzu and Tootie from one of his blog posts), had never been to Marvin Key and asked if they could follow us out. Always looking for a reason to go to Marvin, we happily obliged.

Cheyenne was about as eager to go as Zuzu and Tootie. She didn't hesitate jumping in the boat and settling in her spot on the cushions inside the cuddy cabin. After a smooth 15 minute ride, we beached the boat on the sand bar and lifted the dogs onto the sand.

While Wayne, Abby, Richard, and their good friend from Atlanta, Thom, were discussing the lay of the land, Zuzu, Tootie, and Cheyenne, after saying a quick hello to the other dogs already on the sand bar, set off to explore.

Zuzu and Tootie ran ahead, chasing and playing with each other in the water, while Cheyenne let her nose lead the way.

Around the side of the mangrove island, the tide had already covered the sand with a foot or so of water.

Cheyenne didn't mind, though. This was the perfect spot to lie down and cool off.

Zuzu and Tootie aren't too keen on sitting or lying in the water. Somehow our girls who slept in and lied on who knows what during their early lives in the puppy mill have developed standards.

Cheyenne, however, doesn't let the perfect opportunity to cool off pass her by...wonder what Cheyenne and Wayne are talking about here...

Ahh, this is more like it. Cool sand, warm water, the life.

Cheyenne was content being the center of attention as we gathered around her taking a break from our walk.

I was attempting to take a picture of Cheyenne, but Tootie decided to jump into the picture. She has become less fearful and has developed a sweet, curious puppy quality. It is exciting to watch her true personality emerge.

Cheyenne was enjoying her excursion with her best pal Wayne.

Zuzu had her eye on passing boats.

Tootie looking as lovable as ever. How can you resist hugging this Vizsla?!

While relaxing by the boats, Cheyenne discovered some kind of delicacy from the sea. We didn't know quite what it was, some sort of bone from a turtle we guessed.

Whatever it was, Cheyenne thought it had a good flavor as she licked away the sand. For Cheyenne, every walk holds a hidden treasure. As well it should.