Ride

I was always an unusual girl
My mother told me that I had a chameleon soul
No moral compass pointing due north
No fixed personality
Just an inner indecisiveness that was as wide and as wavering as the ocean
And if I said I didn’t plan for it to turn out this way I’d be lying

Because I was born to be the other woman
Who belonged to no one
Who belonged to everyone
Who had nothing
Who wanted everything
With a fire for every experience and an obsession for freedom that terrified me to the point that I couldn’t even talk about it
And pushed me to a nomadic point of madness that both dazzled and dizzied me

Why I named my dog Dyno

I've been rock climbing for several years now, and it's a passion of mine. I named my dog Dyno because I think it's cool to give him a name that is related to my passion, and it's also a simple word that could mean several things.

In rock climbing, Dyno is a dynamic movement that requires pushing off, flying through the air to reach the next hold that is far from where you originally started.

Dynos require power, precision, control, incredible core strength...and some faith. The biggest challenge is holding on after you've made contact. While a climber may get to the next hold, the extra momentum created by the climber's mass moving in another direction means they need to grip with even greater strength. 

It's my personal weakness because I'm afraid to hit the wall. 

And if you miss the hold? You fall.

Dyno goes on a road trip

I took Dyno on a 4-day road trip, just me and him. We went to my favorite places in Quebec; Côte-Nord, Fjord-du-Saguenay and Mauricie. I love the Côte-Nord and its ocean breeze, Fjord-du Saguenay for the mountains, cliffs and sea, and Mauricie for the smell of pine trees.

Our first stop was at parc des Chutes-de-la-Chaudiere. I've been to Quebec so many times but never knew about this place. It's much nicer than the bigger falls in the area and you can walk at the bottom as well.

There was a long suspension bridge 23 meters above the river and Dyno crossed it like a pro, did not show much sign of vertigo.

After Quebec, we made a stop in Baie-Saint-Paul where Dyno got to walk on the beach for the first time. At the beach, there were dogs barking at people walking by, dogs peeing on their master...and I look at Dyno and I'm like...what a good boy! I'm so lucky! We spent the night in Malbaie at Chutes Fraser.

Baie-des-rochers is one of the most beautiful places I've discovered on this trip; it's so grand and quiet. This picture does not do it justice. We did not do any hiking but we definitely will next time when Dyno is older.

The traversier to Tadoussac is one of the things I'm most excited about when I go to the North. We walked around Tadoussac and went to the beach.

Our second campsite was on Baie Saine-Catherine with a view of the river. He got to see horses, and co-share spaces with other people and dogs. That helps a lot with socialization and training.

 On the third day, we explored areas along the fjord, it reminds a little bit of Iceland.

This is Dyno about to be blown away with the wind as I try to take a picture of him on the dock of Petit-Saguenay. The Marina at L'anse Saint-Jean is very charming as well.

Our last campsite was my favorite as we had a spot right by the river, and it's pretty relaxing to sleep to the sound of it.

Our last night chilling by the fire.

Dyno was really good in the car, did not complain much about the long drives. I can't wait until Dyno is older so we can do more activities. On this trip, I worried walking him too much, so I carried him some of the times. Travelling alone with a dog has its challenges, such as finding toilets, finding places to eat, but it's all worth it! He is the only one I have patience and want to make effort for right now.