Alphabet Zu (E – F – G – H)

We started at the very beginning, and it was a very good place to start. We’ve made it through A, B, C, and D, so now it’s time for E, F, G, and H.

E is for Egret

These birds are faster than they look. They always act calm when they see me, but then they start walking faster...and faster...and faster. If I get too close, they simply fly away. Fair enough. Back when I was a pup living on the streets, I probably would have considered an egret fast food. These days, I’m just hoping for a closer look at these elegant island birds.

F is for Four-Twenty (as in the boat)

If you’re an avid Zu blog reader, you probably know by now that my human siblings, Elijah and Penelope, are sailors. They’ve sailed a lot of different boats this year, but recently they hit an exciting milestone: their first time sailing a 420.

A 420 is usually sailed by two people and is the same type of boat many collegiate sailing teams use. The challenge? My humans have the skills, but not quite enough weight yet to balance the boat on their own. Luckily, they sailed with a third person who could help counterbalance and teach them the ways of the 420. Big day. Big winds. Big waves. Fun boat.

G is for Goats

From the east end to the west end, this island has a lot of goats. Most stay where they belong behind fences and gates, but every now and then we spot a few wandering along the roadside as if they have important goat business to attend to.

Just don’t confuse the four-legged animals with GOAT, the fancy restaurant on the east end. The restaurant’s slogan is "Goat for Lunch," but despite extensive investigation (and by investigation, I mean sniffing around the parking lot and reports from my family), I’ve never actually seen goat on the menu.

H is for Horses

These majestic creatures are still used for transportation by some people on the island. My human siblings have been learning to ride at the Pony Club, where they use saddles and helmets and all sorts of equipment.

Out on the roads, we often see riders going bareback and sometimes even barefoot. I get it, I usually go barefoot too.