Friday, March 23, 2007

Very, very different to the African bushveld but impressive too ! For the near future I am living in Ontario, Canada and so must make the most of the wilderness areas here. After a cancelled trip at the end of December due to lack of snow, our dog sledding trip finally took place in early March in Algonquin Provinicial Park. What a unique and challenging experience to be out on your own sled with your dogs on the snow trails. The dogs just love to pull, and at times on parts of the trail, the dogs and sled are a challenge to keep in control and to keep the sled upright ! On the second day we set out from the camp with unladen sleds, there was little wind and a low mist. With just the sound of the dogs running and panting, and the sled sliding over the snow, the moment was surreal !