The Swan Lake

A proper nature preserve walkie was called for today, as it was a cold but beautiful and sunny day. We gave each other a high five and headed out for the moonscape bird lake. With the ice and snow today, it was very beautiful. Mum wouldn't let me go out on the ice - what if there are pike still alive and it breaks? - but I was happy anyway. Zip birds today. These waters cannot be trusted to remain open yet.

I was allowed off lead most of the way. I climbed a rock nearly as high as the giant's throw the other day before mum had a chance to say stop! Fields and meadows were almost snow free. Mum said Run! And I ran. And Come! And I came! You get the picture. It was a long and happy walkie!

Grandma, who is an excellent cook, had made a salmon gratin, laxpudding, and we got some. It's sliced potato, cured salmon, lots of dill and eggs and milk to cover it, cooked in the oven. Delish!