Don't look down

We went up to see the Eagle's Nest, known as the Kehlsteinhaus in German. I'll tell you more about it later. First, I have to catch my breath being this close to the edge ;-) Hold on tight Alpha!

The Zen of Frito

So we were walking along this riverbed, and came across these rock statues. Very Zen, doncha think? I fit right in. Can we all say "Om"?


Here I am with Alpha checking out the nice rushing stream. This was near our hotel in the vicinity of Berchtesgaden, Germany. It was a nice trip. I'll show you more photos of the area this week, 'K?

So that's the first week back -- are ya happy now?

Well just check out the rainbow over Mr. Good-Lookin'.

Frito's Back and Livin' Large!

Weekend in Lucerne

So here I am with Mom, in front of the famous Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) over the Reuss River that exits Lake Lucerne.

This bridge was originally built in 1333 to help folks get to Church ;-) Now it helps tourists get to shopping (hee, hee).


And check out this funky bathroom. Which just happened to be located in a funky hotel room. But it was pretty cool -- all except for those church bells -- we were right next door ;-)

Looks like he did it again ...

That's right -- he ran another marathon. This time in lovely Lucerne, Switzerland (and I got to come along!)


Here's Alpha at the start. Notice how he is smiling, seemingly oblivious to the upcoming 42.195 km (hey, we're in Europe donchaknow).


Well now take a look at him. He'll be lucky to beat that guy. Only about a mile more to the finish line now.

And how did Alpha do? Well, his goal was to break 4 hours. And he did it -- he ran in 3:54, which was 17 minutes faster than his previous PR and 21 minutes faster than his last marathon. So I'd say a hearty woo-hoo is in order. That's my alpha ;-)

At least they're quiet

Met up with a few critters on my last walk with Mom and Alpha.

And this German guy with the big staff. I wanted to play, but no one was moving a muscle.

So I guess I'll practice being a lapdog.

Lookie who's back

You know -- what's his name -- the guy with the hat.

Oh never mind, just keep posting ;-)

I know you've been deprived ...

... So here are a bunch of photos to start to make up for it ;-) First, you get me looking adorable ;-)


But whatever you do, don't try to take away my frisbee. Because it's mine -- nah, nah, nah, nah, na, nah


However, I will let you pet me, but don't try to take that frisbee ...


... because if you do, a vicious game of tug-o-war will ensue. And you know ...


... who will be victorious, right? OK, now we can go for a walk. ;-)

Time to play

All work and no play ... makes Alpha not only dull, but a highly unreliable Frito-a-Day poster.

So I took it upon myself to create some "play time" with my frisbee to get the parents out of the house.


And boy am I fast. Hee, hee. Catch me if you can, Alpha!

And while you are doin' the "play thing", don't forget to post!

Very attractive couple

Well, well. Look who's back! And more attractive than ever! Am I talking about moi or Mom? I'll say "yes" ;-)

And we have to encourage Alpha too. Go, Alpha, Go. Keep those posts coming!

Dining with the family

Ah, the joys of Germany. Dining al fresco with the family. Look, they even let me sit in the dinner chair. Now that is what I consider a civilized culture. Wake up, America (hee hee).

Cute and a little shaggy

OK, now tell me that's not the cutest puppy you ever did see.

This one was taken before my haircut, so I am a little shaggy, but personally, I think it just makes me even more cute and cuddly ;-)

Donchathink?

Big Dog

Check this out. I'm looking like a big dog, with a big chew stick.

Well, it's a little short now that I've chewed on it, but see how thick it is. It *was* a big chew stick ;-)

Rompin' in the grass

Ooooh, this is nice. A large park smack dab in the heart of Stuttgart.

The grass is so cool, it feels good on my paws. I think I'll just romp around a bit, if you don't mind.

Time to get me out

OK guys, this was a nice way to cool me off.

But I think it is time to get me out now.

How about a little help please?

Big dog, big bone

Donchaknow -- only a big dog can handle a big bone like this.

Yes, indeedy, I am one Big Dog!

I'm in good hands

I would just like the record to show ...

I'm in some very good hands ...

Don't you think? After all ... You can see that Alli loves me ...



... and Alpha loves me ...



... and Mom loves me ...



... and Greg loves me ...

OMG -- what a well-loved poochie I am, yes I am!!

Did ya know I was an actor?

Have you ever seen such a good actor? Come on ... of whom do I remind you?

Oh come on ... I'll give you a hint ... think Lion King ...

That's right, I'm playing Timon the Meerkat! Pretty good, huh?



Oh yeah, and here's my buddy Pumbaa the Warthog. Ha!

And you know what they say .... "Hakuna Matata" Alli (sounds very Hawaiian doesn't it?)

Textured walk

Now this was rather cool. In this neat little park inside Garmisch, we came upon this "texture" path. So Alli and Cheryl were adventurous and checked it out. Shoes off -- they are feeling all the different surfaces with their bare feet.

Really kinda cool.

Cowabunga, dude

What the heck are Alli and Cheryl doing. Hey ladies ... surf is NOT up!

Alli must need to get back to Hawaii (hee, hee)