Lucian did FANTASTIC at the campground during our beach vacation.  We went to Wilmington, NC and found a great dog friendly beach at Fort Fisher.  We weren't packed on the beach like sardines and the beach was clean and we were able to park right there.  We went to check the beach out on one day and then went back the following day a little more prepared with extra water, chairs, and a sheet for Lucian to sit on.  Lucian was not sure about the ocean and all the waves.  Dad had to do a lot of coaxing to get Lucian out into the water because we needed to get him cooled down.  As long as dad held onto him he did ok.  Lucian didn't mind the water coming up around him but what he didn't like was the undertow when the waves went back out.  It was pretty strong because I was stumbling around like a drunk....

At the KOA campground Lucian met several different people and doggies.  Most dogs were friendly with him but there was a mean little dachshund who growled at Lucian which scared him so he stood behind dad while we chatted with the other man.  Then I was out sweeping off the outdoor carpet after walking Lucian around the campground.  I had Lucian hooked to a cable and this elderly lady with 3 little dogs comes by.  Lucian of course is standing at attention watching these dogs pee on the tree he's peed on.  The lady starts to talk to Lucian so I walk around to hold onto the cable in case she gets too close with her 3.  Well, her Chihuahua is not nice and is growling and barking at Lucian.  So this little poodle of hers gets in on it.  Then she lets this little blind dog wonder up to Lucian...he bends down to sniff the dog and it growls and kind of snaps at him so he lets out a growl of his own.  I'm dragging Lucian back over to the carpeting so the woman will move on.  Lucian did meet a 6 month old Pyrenees and they had a blast together...for what fun they could have a dog leash.  They got along really well and the Pyrenees kept putting a paw up on Lucian's shoulder...it looked like he was trying to hug Lucian.  The lady and I talked for a long while.  She had lost her previous dog Max to hermangiosarcoma and the Pyrenees whose name is Bo was helping them with the grief of their loss much like Lucian has done for us with our loss of Leland. 

We had a wonderful time in NC and Lucian did so well with traveling (it took us like 9 hours to get there).  He's turning into a really good traveler.

Here are some pics from Lucian's beach adventure and his Birthday which was May 17.

You want me to go out there...are you crazy dad?!?!?!

Darn it's HOT out here!

I see you seagulls!  If I wasn't on this leash I'd chase your feathered butts all up and down this beach!

Just watchin the waves and chillin!

Now you got me out here...don't you dare let go!!

I'm serious...keep that arm around me dad!

I love and trust you dad!  This is one of my favorite pics.

Who knew the beach could be sooo exhausting!  I love my A/C!

It's my Birthday...I think I'll sleep in!

Mmmmm...birthday cake with whipped icing!!  Delicious!!

Just being a total goof ball!

Tellin mom what's on my mind!

Just being my usual handsome self...

Sahana and her Angel Leland and Lucian too!!