Now that the first real breaths of summer have arrived in the Campo a dog starts to look for a spot of shade.
Each day Sharon goes out for a walk and Sam, the fat old Labrador, of course goes with her. He snuffles through the undergrowth and then waddles along with Sharon as she walks slowly with her crutch. When a pine tree is reached, it´s time for a sit down. Sharon sinks gratefully onto an old wooden chair with a woven seat and enjoys the sunshine.
Sam, however, prefers a bit of shade and, after enjoying a stiff brushing, he moves a short distance away to make sure that the pine branches shade him. He lies amidst the yellow flowers and snails and has a good old pant. Then it is time to set off for home again.
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©Phillip Bruce 2009
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