California Dreamin'

Bucky spent his summer vacation in California. Fortunately for John and me - he brought us along as baggage handler and chauffeur. (And FOOD dispenser.)

We weren't sure how he would do in the airport with lineups, security, suitcases, noises, crowds, smells and then sitting still in a small space for 4 hours on the plane. Well, our worries were all for naught. This is how much the stress got to him....

Bucky was an absolute dream. He walked through the airport like a seasoned traveler. According to John, as we passed through the Business Class section Bucky paused and gave us the look - as though Bucky figured since he was working and wearing his vest he should have flown Business Class! Despite his disappointment, BOTH Bucky and John slept quietly the entire time.

When we left the plane we kept hearing "I didn't even know there was a dog on board!" We were so proud of little Bucky.

While in California Bucky had his BEST VACATION EVER! (He says that every time he goes on vacation - even when its just an afternoon in the park.)

As they say, pictures speak a thousand words.

Bucky learned he loved: 

• Hiking: his FAVOURITE! 
• Going to the beach: his FAVOURITE!
• Sitting on patios: his FAVOURITE!
• Driving in the car: his FAVOURITE!
• Posing for pictures: his FAVOURITE!
• Digging in the sand: his FAVOURITE!
• Hanging out with BOTH of us - ALL day: his FAVOURITE!

 Bucky had such a fantastic time - and fell asleep exhausted at the end of each day.

Bucky has now traveled coast to coast - from his home in Florida to his California vacation. 

Bucky will soon be flying again. He will be going to the Atlantic coast - In For Training (IFT) - to his college in Florida August 9th. And the start of another new adventure.....

BTW - John and I had a fantastic vacation in California with little Bucky too. Watching Bucky's joy at all the new smells and activities was a pure pleasure for both of us.