Girls' Guide To The Eastern Shore
Kessler Burnett on shopping, dining, and dishing on the Shore.
Have Dog will Travel
I’ve learned not to be deterred from exploring the region for the sake of a few raindrops, and this past Halloween weekend was no exception—especially since I was babysitting my mom’s dog, Winnie, who requires a lot of exercise. On Saturday, my friend and I packed her up and headed to Adkins Arboretum in Ridgely for a stroll along the trails. It wasn’t the most natural experience, balancing a leash and umbrella while maneuvering over puddles, slick mud, and slippery bridges. Complicating things was the fact that it was nearly 75 degrees outside, rendering the layers of raingear and clothing uncomfortably clammy. But there’s something about Adkins’ canopied walks that are enchanting and calming, and Winnie seemed to feel the same. She led the way, contentedly carrying a muddy stick as she went. Rainy Sunday took Winnie and I to Oxford, where we walked in the rain along the Strand’s beach, kicking my rubber-booted toes through the rough shallows as she rolled in the wet sand. Weekends like this, where it rains for days and you have to entertain the dog, you learn to be comfortable in the same collection of damp clothes and the art of working wet, plastic poop bags. Let’s hope next weekend brings a bit of sun—and the cold November weather that’s perfect for an extended and brisk Eastern Shore outing.
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