Dusty enjoys the view, as always

Sept 17, 2007 (age 23 years)

From the lookout at the top of Mount Constitution, almost at the top (the final portion of the stairs wasn't llama-friendly).

Dusty always enjoyed the views, even though advancing cataracts (apparently caused by multiple dental x-rays half a lifetime before) stole much of his pleasure by this time.

This was Dusty's last hike with me. His increasing uncertainty and lack of confidence when trying to get into the van or negotiate unfamiliar ground the following spring was distressing to him and me both, and I saw no reason to remind either us of what he could no longer do.