31.12.06

A walk and a snake (26-31/12/2006)


We've had quite a relaxing week here since Christmas. On boxing day we both went for a walk with 'Mandy' the dog. Taking dogs for a walk is quite interesting here as every house seems to have one. After alot of barking and close encounters with little scrawny animals we headed up the side of the hill/mountain we're staying on. It was ridicously steep and so half way up Timothy decided that he needed a little help from Mandy, she wasn't that interested though.
The weather here has been nice and so we've spent a bit more time around the pool. The pool was also our first meeting with a snake which one of Donalds kids found swimming about. He thought it was dangerous at first, but afterwards we found out it was a snake called 'false coral'. Donalds children (Isaac and Nasaret) wanted a photo with it, and I too, took a very relaxed pose for the camera.

7 comments:

Steve said...

Hi Guys,
That looks like a real coral to me! Be careful!!!! Why was it in the pool? Do they swim?? We've just had new Year and its 1.10am so you'll be having your New Year a few hours from now. Have a great one!!!
Love
Dad and Mum

Sheila and Graham said...

Hello Helen and Tim,

Happy New Year to you

- it will certainly be a memorable year for you. We are enjoying keeping up with your blog and learning a little about South American ways as well as seeing you having such a good time. Lots of love to you both xxx

Eve said...

Hi Helen and Tim
I hope your dog is snake trained,wouldn`t like you to meet one on your walk.
Just to wish you a very Happy New Year, looks like you`re having a fantastic time,your piccys are great, enjoy reading your blog,a super way to keep a diary for when you eventually come home.
Love from Granny. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Kieran and Rach said...

hi both of you and happy new year!

We are loving checking out everything you are up to- expecially your adventures with the local wildlife!
I'd be in bits seeing a snake like that!!
We're missing you loads. We fly on sun night- exciting!!
Thinking and praying for both of you.
Love you loads
Rach and Kieran
xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Helen and Tim,

I'm enjoying reading your blog and the photos are great :). It looks like you're having a brilliant time. Take care and mind out for any more snakes!

Hazel xxx

The Shirley family from Shirley said...

Hi Tim and Helen,

It is really good to see your blog. You have in fact inspired me to start one ourselves. I like the photo of the snake (much more than I would like the snake itself).

Buenos dias nuestras Amigos (or something like that)

David, Claire, Alice and Isaac

stuart said...

POO! A snake!!!! SNAAAAAKKKEEEE!

I reckon they just told you it wasnt harmful cos' you're English!!!

Stuart