Simply Sharrvelous

Resting by the Rambla

Mattie rests after wading in the river by the Rambla before crossing the street and going home.

Squeezed In

Mattie got under the desk the other day.  She wanted to be close and walked all the way in the desk to pop out the other side.  She stayed there for hours, too.

Sharr Gone Water

Blending In

On the Edge of the Water

Here are a few more pictures of Mattie by the water at the end of the street.  She really loves just exploring everywhere, and she’s able to lead me home when we get off the “right” path.

At the End of Our Road

Water!

Standing in the Water

This is the part of the shore at the end of our road and across the Rambla.   As you can see, it’s rather rocky and hard to get to.  That doesn’t stop Mattie.  She plunged right in and explored the cove, sniffing at all the rocks.

Where'd It Go?

Ice Cream!

There are actually three! McDonald’s within walking distance of the house.  Here, Mattie is heartily approving of the taste of Uruguayan ice cream from McDonald’s.  A new record for her – three chomps and it was gone.

Mattie at the End of the Beach

Here’s a picture of Mattie after her romp in the water.  You can tell she’s still ecstatic, but she’s also tired!  She even managed to get her Halti off in the water.  Needless to say, it went right back on after the picture.

Staring Down the Coast

Strolling Along

Outstanding in the Water

Time to Go Home

More pictures from the same set as yesterday of Mattie at the beach.  This is really a big trip for her.  The beach is half a mile from the house, then she gets in the water and plays, and then has to walk another half mile back home.  Her hip’s still not completely recovered from the surgery, but Mattie doesn’t complain and is eager to go to the beach.  We hope the water will help strengthen her leg.

Ankle Deep

Out in the Water

Sunset

The other day we took Mattie to the -real- beach by the embassy and the amusement park (if you look on a map of Montevideo, it’s by Parque Rodo).   She loved it.  You can see her tail in full Sharr plumage in these pictures as she goes on exploring.  We’ll be going back with her tomorrow.

It Was Good!

I believe the spot’s a bit of chicken fettucine that got misplaced as Mattie gobbled her leftovers down.  She really enjoys those.

Sharr on Patrol

Mattie at the park again last Saturday.  She’s spotted a bunch of kids and dogs on the other side of the path.

Out in a Field of Her Own

In the second picture, Mattie’s not far from the tree she’d been sniffing earlier, just posing for a picture.