Travelling with Luke is like travelling with a Rock Star, you have to see it to believe it.
Mexico was another level. The Mexicans could not get enough of him. Bonito Perro Grande is what they would say,( Big pretty dog).The local drunk at Carneval hugging and kissing him, the beautiful Senorita underneath our restaurant table making a fuss over him and getting her picture taken with him, or the circle of kids petting him and taking his picture. He most often gets a reaction from people and often it`s funny or touching. The street vendor in Cabo who wanted to borrow him and we would split the prophets; Peppy the Chihuahua who became sexually aroused ( most Mexican male dogs are intact) and Peppys owner offered to get a stool; or the passer-by that swerves to stroke him as they pass. I decided if you want a picture of Luke I get a picture of you and Luke but I didn`t carry out my plan. One night on our way to the Malecon and Carneval we passed the Naval base near Marina De La Paz. It was almost dark and the sentry was at his post guarding the entrance. All we could see was 2 eyes, a hard hat ,and a gun barrel from above the concrete posting. Next thing we knew out came a phone/camera and hanging over the top he asked if he could take a picture of Luke. That would have been quite a picture, Luke and soldier complete with AK47.
Sometimes it can turn into a gong show. Bahia Pichilingue, a lovely spot north of La Paz and quite a few Mexicans out enjoying this lovely spot on a Sunday. There was a professional photo shoot taking place out on the point. A lovely young model in scanty bikini was parading back and forth followed by 2 cameramen doing their thing. Occasionally she would duck behind the rocks and come out wearing a different bikini. Being one who appreciates beauty I thought Luke and I should go for a closer look. Soon after arrival Luke was surrounded by kids and adults, a number wanting to get his picture. I thought I better get out of there and a parade of kids followed us back to the parking lot.
Luke is such a good dog. I could take Luke to visit the Queen. One of the pictures I regret not having taken was Luke patiently waiting outside the typical Mexican tienda, brightly painted in Pacifico yellow and blue, while Elizabeth and I picked up groceries. All I have to do is tell him to stay and he does.
I rarely put Luke on a leash. We don`t do leashes. Walking the streets of La Paz he would stay just ahead of me taking in all the smells of Mexico. The many neighborhood dogs , a lot of them behind gates, would come bark bark bark. Luke would pass and ask himself, What`s his problem??? Crossing the street I just have to say his name and he comes to me where I can take his collar.
Our Luke is a lot of fun to have along. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful companion.