One of our regular walking routes is around our house which takes us along the Old Scott Road. It is a great walk as it winds along the north side of Ganges Harbour so we are seeing and hearing the ocean. There are a myriad of sounds. The sea birds and seals compete with boats and float planes. The ocean and forest smells collide and must be wonderful for a dog. Mia and Maya seem to enjoy it as there are so many smells that seem to catch their attention. And of course the wildflowers abound. 
Because the road is pretty much like a lane what little traffic we have moves at a pretty slow pace so it is quite pleasant to meander along without a leash. Mia is slowly learning to come back and sit beside me whenever she hears a car. Maya is already well acclimatized this routine and I 'release' them once the car is past.
Ganges Harbour has a chain of small islands such as Castle Island and Chocolate Island. We have regular glimpses of the harbour, the islands and all the activity as we ramble along Old Scott Road. The islands are great to view from the shore but even better to explore from a kayak. 
There are a number of trails that lead off of the road into the woods. We occassionally will leave the road and take a 'cross country' route through the woods and follow the deer trails. With any luck we will find our way home again.
Near the west end of OSR one of the families built a nice bench around a tree along the side of the road. The girls decided they would have a rest there. I must say they are both getting acustomed to posing for all the pictures I have been taking.
And finally after our long stroll with a few detours (for me to take some scenic pics and for the girls to chase some quail and deer) we arrive back at our driveway for the short climb back to our house. The girls are anxious to get home for a good drink of water and a dish full of dinner kibble with a little salmon skin. They quickly lead me up the hill and into the house.
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