The Kangal Dog (Sivas Kangalı, Kangal Çoban Köpeği) is a breed of domestic dog, and is the national breed of Turkey. Kangal, which weigh between 120-170 pounds (55-78 kg) full-grown, were originally used as a livestock guardian. It is of an early mastiff type with a solid, pale tan or sabled coat, and with a black mask. The breed is often referred to as a sheep dog, but it is not a herding dog, but rather a flock guardian. It lives with the flock and acts as a livestock guardian dog, fending off wolves, bears and jackals. The Sivas Kangal Dog’s protectiveness and gentleness with small children and animals has led to its growing popularity as a guardian for families as well, as it regards people as its flock and guards them with extreme devotion.
Do I ever want two of these sitting on my doorstep..
Simple things, like finding the perfect Sand Flea to use as bait make me happy. I’m not even very good at it, but discovering your own bait is a lot more satisfying than using a load of store-frozen malarkey. Even when the fishing is slow you can stay active in the perfect Outer Banks weather. Interspersed with appropriately regular liquid refreshments, of course.
I wish I could have this playing in the background in my office on a large projector when times get a little crazy. I could watch it for a very, very long time. It is but a small sample of Taylor Bay on Providenciales, where we spent a sizeable chunk of our vacation for obvious reasons. You could walk out 100 yards and the sea would still only be thigh-high and crystal clear. As you can see from the video though you have to watch out for the gnarly winds, pounding surf and powerful rip..
While the beloved Canon was not with us on this trip to do serious justice to the colours and vibrancy of the island, we did our best with the trusty old Sony Powershot snappy portable. They do leave us with lasting memories and enduring inner happiness, but I think we both have plans to go back one day with a camera that really does perform a faithful reproduction of beach supremity. Let us hope that the islands stay unspoiled and wild until we return.
