It looks fortified enough to be a castle!

Thanks. I did another hike today and actually had a dog befriend me! It was a much nicer encounter.

Short, but packed a punch.

Ouch!

Free ranging (maybe even feral) dogs are certainly a worry. I don’t think it was just the town. On our 2019 ride we had a number of encounters with unfriendly and uncontrolled dogs throughout Basilicata and Puglia. Happy to hear you were unscathed.

So did I - it’s why I took the shot. I was pleased they all came out so well.

Great shot - I love the rainbow of hair colors!

It definitely a relief getting back, especially when Scott made it back!

I have carried pepper spray and I probably should get some more, although, it’s the first time I’ve had the issue here. I think it was a problem with this town!

Water and wandering dogs, not the best things to encounter on a ride or hike. Glad you both made it back, wet - but safe.

Scary! Glad he wasn’t closer

You must be enjoying quite a show too. I was just reading this morning about California’s superbloom.

I'm also terrified of dogs and usually carry a can of pepper spray with me. I've never used it yet, and I doubt it would have helped in your situation, but ugh. Glad you both arrived "home" safely.

Wow.

Makes me think of arriving in Saintes in 2019. The little arched pedestrian bridge had water flowing down both sides a couple of inches deep within a few minutes of the rain starting.