“Sonya said if we are good and eat all our vegetables and listen when she calls us in, that maybe Mommy will bring us something really special from China. I wish she was home already.”
Traveling with Ears
Whenever I travel – wherever I go – I always take Ears with me. Ears is one of the first things V gave me when we met. Maybe he was won at a carnival, but I really don’t remember. Ears comes with me, even if I am only going on an overnight. You see, I always have a dog with me, no matter where I am in the world. (When at home, Ears lives on my night stand next to the bed.)
Ears has been in more countries and states than most people, I guess. I never thought to make him a passport, but if I did, I guess it would look a lot like mine (except no one asks him for his visa) and I think he was born in China, not the USA. – BOL
Somehow the cat’s toy turtle (which is actually one of Sofie’s favorites too) found it’s way into my suitcase on this trip. (Did I ever tell you about the time I got to Switzerland and was unpacking my clothes to find a dog biscuit among my underclothes, Hahahaha. Truly, Nikki, my dog of the time, dropped it in while I was packing at home. To this day (about 20 years later) – I still carry that petrified Milkbone in my bag.)
I have this tradition of leaving cards for V when I travel. Years ago, when I traveled less, I used to leave a card for everyday. Now, especially with a 6 week trips, I leave one for every week . The cards are numbered and dated with instructions when to open (not that I am there to know). I plan the cards between humor and missing you and lovey-dovey, to try and keep the momentum going. There is always usually one from V in my suitcase (hiding in some pocket). This trip, I guess because it is sooooo long, even K8 made me a wonderful card. She is such a good artist and makes really nice cards. Having stuff from home makes living in a hotel room a little easier.
And, I always have my dog, Ears (who is such a good listener).
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo in China ❤ 
Sad Days With No Dogs – In China
Hi! I am in Shenzhen, China and finally figured out how to get around the Great FireWALL of China so that I could blog. If you are interested in my digital nightmare, you can see the story on my business blog: The Digital Attitude: Becoming Eminent – Digital in China… or not!
I am going through animal withdrawal and it is really hard. I have only seen 2 dogs in the week since I got here and no cats. One dog was a scruffy little thing dodging traffic (I saw him from the bus while I was going to work and was so worried about him). The other was a white Scotty on a leash. I have heard a few birds in the trees but have not seen any yet. The best I can show you is some local flowers – does anyone know what they are? They are red and fuzzy. Hopefully, some animals will cross my path in the next few weeks so I can blog about them.
I miss my furries (and humans), and obviously, I could not last without popping up in the blog once and awhile, because I miss all of you. Well off to bed, still jet lagged by 13 hours.
(Hey when I pressed the publish button it told me this was my 1500th post. How cool is that!)
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ in China – Lorian
DogDaz Zoo: Clean Plate Club
Mommy’s little beggers are hard to resist sometimes. They are also a good prewash before I do the dishes, especially for sticky stuff.
Before I left we were sharing our usual morning peanut butter breakfast, they in their marrow bones, me, on a banana. Louise always finishes first, then Sofie starts to whine because she wants more, so I give up and give them whatever is felt on my plate. 😉
I love my little beggers and miss them much. ❤
DogDaz Zoo 