Pups and People Enjoying Grantchester Meadows

Dogs are a common site at Grantchester Meadows. This full-grown dog carrying a large stick was running around and jumping in the river when a black lab puppy approached and tried to take the stick away. We and the owners and looked on in amusement as the puppy ignored the older dogs growls and tried to find a way to open its mouth wide enough to get a grip on the stick. Eventually the puppy gave up and settled on a piece of bark of a more manageable size.

In the spring, the ground tends to still be moist enough to start a fire for grilling. It's a relaxing way to spend a weekend afternoon.