Water Training

Recently The Kid took a break from Sherpa training to focus on his water skills. Escorted by The Wife, Monkey and The Kid's current preferred travel companion (but The Wife's least favorite), Rattle Dog, The Kid headed down to San Diego for a few days of intense training. The trip started out on a more relaxed note, with The Kid spending some time enjoying his new favorite past time...Aeronautic Observation.



Once in San Diego, The Kid began his training by taking a closer look at underwater friends and foes.

The Kid learning about underwater friends

The Kid demonstrating his technique of dealing with underwater foes

Once The Kid was up to speed on underwater life, he headed out for his first intense training session.

The Kid leading the hesitant Wife and Gigi into the water

The Kid getting some assistance with toe strengthening exercises

The Kid working on sand sprints

We are not exactly sure why The Kid decided training would go better without pants

After a tough workout in the water, The Kid practiced digging sandpits and spent some time directing beach traffic.

The Kid using the Porter technique to dig his sandpit

The Kid is surprised how dirty sandpit digging can be

The Kid brings in the big guns, as some times a small yellow shovel just isn't enough.

The Kid heading back for another water workout

Luckily, The Kid's water training coincided with a visit with some of the Family Elders and allowed him to check in on his side kick, Gumbo's training.

The Kid and The Wife with Crazy Aunt #1 and Gumbo

The Kid and The Wife visiting with Gigi, Crazy Aunt #1, Gumbo and Great Grammy and Poppy

Gumbo showing The Kid how his flight training is going

Of course The Kid's Sherpa training wasn't totally forgotten as he did manage to fit in a quick climb to Bilbeauxz Plateau.

The Kid with Sherpa Great Grammy on the descent from Bilbeauxz Plateau