Boat Ride!

Lago Dos Bocas is inland from the city of Arecibo on the island of Puerto Rico. One of my favorite pastimes is exploring. So, when given the chance to take a boat ride on the man-made lake we scooped up the puppies and boarded the free ferry. We even stopped for a relaxing bite to eat at El Fogon de Abuela.

Tonka and Lola wanted to run for their lives when the engine roared to a start!

The noise and movement made Lola want to stay safe – right in Presa Mama’s lap!

Tonka just wouldn’t move from the safety and security of Presa Dad’s arms.

Just one of many breathtaking places on the island.

It’s a man-made lake, but that doesn’t make it any less beautiful!

Beautiful and peaceful, here you can see the dam that created the lake.

Tonka and Lola loved sniffing around the grassy area by the dock, but were not too sure about that floaty thingy that makes strange noises with their nails at every step. It moved up and down and sideways, too! Walking quickly from sturdy ground, onto the floating dock, and to the boat the puppies kept their noses low and their eyes wide open.

Once on board, they sniffed around like crazy. What in the world is this thing? It looks like a floor and chairs, but it moves so much…and then the engine started. Varooommmmm! Tonka and Lola made a beeline for Presa Dad. Ahhhhh!

Not wanting them to miss anything, we each held one on our laps so they could see the sights: graceful birds, serene water, fluffy clouds… Oh, but they did not budge from our laps! 🙂

Once on solid ground again, we enjoyed a tasty lunch in the open, fresh air. Luckily for us, the weekend rush hadn’t started yet, so there was plenty of room. Tonka and Lola were so well behaved! We said, “Tonka Lola down and relax. Mama Daddy eat.” I swear they speak Human. Save for the few times the resident chicken came by to cluck at them, Tonka and Lola laid down at our feet until we finished. Now, that’s the value of training and repetition!

Of course, dogs must always be praised for good behavior and walked to explore new places. So we walked and played in the yard (the restaurant is someone’s home!) and chased after birds and frolicked among the giant fallen leaves. Ah, puppyhood! 

Tonka and Lola are 12 weeks old in these photos.