A walk in the park

We walk Maysie along Belfast Lough early every morning. We may see six or ten people out with their dogs that early. Yesterday afternoon--crisp and sunny--I walked through the park without Maysie and with my camera. Here's what I saw:

I probably saw more than 150 people and scores of dogs. A woman I spoke to said the park was "absolutely hiving." I love that word.

These two inappropriately dressed people. They are looking sideways at a pack of eight (8!) shelties and assorted terriers.

A selection of cargo ships. They anchor off our coast for days, weeks even, because once they get closer to Belfast harbor they have to pay a fee.

And then there was the touching realisation that I have repeatedly seen flowers on this bench.

Someone misses Ruby. Maybe this was Ruby's favorite view.

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