This summer I traveled to Michigan with my Finnish Spitz, Ch. Mickywin's Mainio Skandia, better known as "Mano". We spent a wonderful week at a charming cabin on the shore of Lake Superior in Marquette, MI. And Mano discovered water. BIG water. We went down to the shore on our first day there, and he cautiously padded into the shallows, stuck his nose down for a drink, and was promptly slapped in the face by a very rude wave. Much offended, he refused to go near the water again that day. I took him back for what became our daily morning walks along the beach the next morning. The lake was much calmer, and after considerable coaxing, I finally convinced him to try the water again. He tentatively walked in, got a delicious freshwater drink, and started padding through the water's edge. Suddenly, his keen senses picked up something -- I never did find out if it was gnats or fish, but he started hunting. Deeper and deeper he splashed, leaping gleefully through the gentle waves and periodically sticking his muzzle into the water for a quick look or a drink. The sun glinted off his golden coat, and diamond drops of water sparkled in the light as he dashed through the deep blue waters of the lake. It was a magical time for both of us. After that, he eagerly anticipated our morning strolls, and so did I. There is nothing more glorious than a Finn in the Sun!
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