Out for a morning stroll...

With all the attention the new Grandkitty has been getting, what's going on with Izzy?

Thanks for asking.  She is fine; wasn't happy about the interloper coming into her motorhome, but she doesn't hold a grudge.

We have a routine when we're out and about, and that generally includes a few walks during the day so Isabella can check out the surroundings.  She seems to prefer mornings and evenings for getting out.  We are in for some hot weather (over 90º) the next few days, so the mornings are very pleasant.

Walking a cat isn't like walking a dog.  We don't have to go outside for her to "do her business" - she has her own private bath wherever we go, so the outdoor excursions are for pleasure.  Depending on where we are, there are many rocks or blades of grass that must be smelled.  Birds or other scurrying critters that must be stalked (from afar).  But, mostly it is just general looking around.

Izzy has found her favorite viewing places inside the motorhome, but sometimes you just have to get "out there."

There isn't much in the way of grass at this particular park (just on the golf course), so we walk in the sandy gravel...

To me, every pebble or grain of sand looks the same... but I obviously don't have the same perspective as the furry kid.  We walk a bit, stop to sniff, look around, feel the breeze, sniff some more, then maybe take a few more steps.  If you are walking your cat for the exercise, you are likely to burn 2, maybe 3 calories per walk.  Not enough to burn off the French toast and sausage Joan made for breakfast.

Back at the motorhome, we have to pause for "sentry duty"...

Check the perimeter...

At the proper time (varies according to mood), we come back to the door... wait patiently to get unhooked from the leash, so we can go inside...

She lets me know when she is ready for the next outing.  We have gotten two in before 10:00 this morning.  The coach is safe from marauding birds or bugs.  For now.