On the weekend, I went back to Manzanillo for the dog jog in support of PATA. The 5km race started at 8am so we all met bright and early Sunday morning at 7:30am to register and hand in the money we had raised.
Registration
There ended up being approximately 50+ participants and the total raised was $20,000 pesos (approx $1,830 Cdn dollars)! In addition to us foreigners/ex-pats, there was significant partication from the local community. Overall, the event was a success and the weather was wonderful. It was a beautiful sunny day and it was not too hot since we started so early. For those of you who pledged me on the walk, the total amount I raised was almost $4,700 pesos and I won a prize for the top fundraiser of the event! So a BIG thank you to everyone who supported me - your generosity is greatly appreciated.
The walk/run began at 8am and we did a 5km loop around the Santiago Peninsula. Some people ran with their dogs, whereas others walked the loop.
A photo of one of the views from the 5km loop.
There were prizes for fastest human and fastest canine. Here is a photo of the first place canine - one of the only other beagles in town - Bogart.
Shelley and her dog Aisha - full-time residents here orginally from Calgary. Her and her entire family (including husband Lance and son Dylan) ran the entire race.
Our fearless PATA leader and organizer extraordinaire Renee (in the middle)
Full-time residents Stan and MJ (orignally from the US) who are big PATA supporters/volunteers
The dogs and I
The rest of the weekend was good - I caught up with my friends and went out dancing one night and hung out at the beach with everyone on Sunday. It was great to see everyone. The dogs and I managed to get a ride this morning to La Manzanilla from some workers from Boca de Iguanas (hotel/resort owned by friends Renee and Rob).
Here is a photo of the Bramblia's house where I am staying in La Manzanilla.
Family dog Gina
Here is daughter Natalia (age 3) along with the family dog Gina
More photos to come of the rest of the family!
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Golden retreivers running? Don't tell Jiggs. He thinks a saunter is about all that can be expected of the breed. Of course, he now has 13 years of wear and tear to support his position.
I know that house in La Manzanilla. I have photographed it several times. It is by far one of my favorite shots.
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