Kiersten Rowland

Adventures, wildlife, and life in the Alpujarras

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Todays photos of the dogs, Tapa, Khumbu & Bruno

Todays photos of the dogs, Tapa, Khumbu & Bruno

I took the dogs for a walk this morning and it was rather warm at 29C at 9.30am,

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Khumbu, Bruno & the acequia

Khumbu, Bruno & the acequia

An acequia is a community operated waterway and most were established more than 200 years ago.

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Some nice photos of Khumbu & Bruno

Some nice photos of Khumbu & Bruno

Here are a few nice photos of Khumbu and his best friend Bruno

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What happens when you let a Siberian Husky run free

What happens when you let a Siberian Husky run free

Now here are a few photos of Khumbu when he was allowed to run free.

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Our Experience With Canine Leishmaniasis

Our Experience With Canine Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by the bite of a sandfly. When the sandfly bites the parasite is passed on to the dog.

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Some very sad news

Some very sad news

Unfortunately I am writting about some very sad news. Our lovely black labrador Rocky lost his fight against canine leishmaniasis.

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Brushing Bruno

Brushing Bruno

Have just spent the past hour and half brushing Bruno! I think he must weigh a stone lighter now.

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Latest dog walk

Latest dog walk

Here are some pictures from the latest dog walk

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New dog cave

New dog cave

The dogs have a new cave to replace the unsightly kennel, blends in rather well with the surroundings

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Skijoring with Khumbu

Skijoring with Khumbu

Well the training has begun again on teaching Khumbu the art of Skijoring in the Sierra Nevada!

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Captain Tapa sails for the first time this year!

Captain Tapa sails for the first time this year!

Its that time of year again when Tapa gets launched!

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Khumbus Favourite Film

Khumbus Favourite Film

Caught Khumbu watching his favourite film 8 Below a few weeks ago.

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2nd Highest mountain in mainland Spain, Veleta

2nd Highest mountain in mainland Spain, Veleta

Monday we went up Veleta 5 hour round trip. Bruno and Khumbu made it as well so they are knocking off the mountains well and truly.

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Highest dogs in Spain!

Highest dogs in Spain!

Yesterday Khumbu and Bruno became the highest dogs in Spain.

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Khumbus Campo Excursion!

Khumbus Campo Excursion!

Yes the time has arrived for the 15 month old bundle of energy (otherwise known as Khumbu) to take himself off on his own walk!

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Walkies with Khumbu

Walkies with Khumbu

Today I went with Richard, a couple of clients from Spanish Highs and Khumbu into the snowy Sierra Nevada mountains. Its always an adventure whenever Khumbu is involved especially in the snow.

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