9'10" x 6'2"

Henry and I are starting our 26th day in Bennie the Burro. The title tells you our inside space...but I must admit that a box of our storage is in the tow vehicle. Surprisingly, I really have not used it. Cleaning the 3' x 4' floor space requires only a tiny broom and dustpan. I have been plugged into electric except when on the road which is nice because I've needed the heater! Henry tucks up comfortably on his pillow next to me and adds a little warmth to chilly nights and mornings.

Usually so careful about picking up twigs, dirty and leafy matter, Henry has gained quite a collection of stuff to drop in my/our bed...so we went to "suds 'em yourself".  This was our first trip and it was great!

The owner helped us get started and walked us through the shampoos, water gizmo and dryer.  Everything was supplied.  Very nice.  I was worried he might have picked up a flea, but the owner checked and said nope.  Lots of dogs have allergies this time of year in Eugene.

So, here is our handsome boy Henry.  All glistening clean.  After it was all done and he was dry and fluffy, he was a little embarrassed about his attempt to back out of the Suds' door when we first entered.

We will do this again!  So much better than the bathtub.

Benny Back Home

So silly, but it is lovely to have Benny the Burro back. He went into the fix-it-shop to have a list of fixes done. Now he is back in the driveway. Henry and I are putting all the stuff back into its snug little body.

Half way done, so Henry is napping and I'm reading Dick Francis. Lovely!



There is Henry's little nose poking out on the left.

San Elijo Camp Out

This place is beautiful. The camping is surrounding a busy surfing beach. Kids and dogs are everywhere - except  on the beach no dogs there unfortunately. We had a pod of whales spouting anemone the kelp beds to watch.I've never seen that before and although Henry could care less I thought it was amazing.

...and our very own birthday girl surfer. And coming back from the beach freezing ready to warm up in the burro. 

Several days later, Henry is paying the price.  His human is battling a huge cold. Boring! No walks, no tug-a-war. The camp out walks don't count. That was then, it is all about now. Payback time when the coughing stops!

Fountain of Youth

Humph.  Well, it didn't work.  Henry and I went to the Fountain of Youth Spa near Salton Sea.  I expected Henry to become a puppy and me - a 30 year old.  Didn't happen, but we had a great time.  Henry met his cousin Gus.  They are really perfect pals now!


Handsome Guster is on the left and he really let Henry in on the secrets of cousin-hood.  They wrestled, chased, shared and romped together.  Talk about a perfectly matched twosome.

We took Bennie Burro to the Salton Sea.  We had not seen it before and it was both impressive due to its size and sad due to the pollution in that huge body of water.


The arid landscape around the Spa was covered with hiking trails for walkers and their dogs.  Really nice dog friendly environment - on leash though due to coyotes.  At night Henry and I admired their singing.  There were a lot of them out there inviting pets to come out to "play".

We found the stone maze on our walks.  Someone went to a lot of work creating it.  In the center is a gong to ring announcing your success - and a note explaining how to produce the purest sound.

Henry and I both wanted to stay another night - but the Santa Ana winds are scheduled to seriously pick up tomorrow. So we packed up the burro and waved goodbye to Gus and his parents, Rick and Leslie.   We will definitely return to the spot.  It was worth the four hour drive.  The return trip was just enough to give Henry nap time after his workout!