Towards the end of July we had our big shows in Portland and the Beagle Specialty, which brought in friends from near and far. Our new puppy was the only dog we showed, but she had a great weekend and we are happy with the results. She is almost a champion., but will now sit at home and mature.
August saw me judging in Racine, WI and I took the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather and sit on the dock at the Marina, one of the evenings and relax.
I returned from Wisconsin, did some washing, re-packed and headed for Hawaii, with David, this time to judge shows there. We arrived a day early and relaxed....this was the view as we had breakfast
and in the evening we tried some new cocktails
My new favorite cocktail - Ginger Lychee Caipirissima - this cocktail was inspired by the Brazillian tradition of the Caipirinha with muddled Lychee fruit, spicy ginger syrup and fine rum...delicious!
David had a kiwi martini with lychee vodka, he said it was good but different, but he did not think he would have it again!
Then 2 pretty warm days of judging and then a relaxing last day on Waikiki and a final dinner, beachside. We watched the sun set, before taking our red eye flight home
Home foe a couple of weeks and then off again....
