Monday, August 18, 2025

Aqua Dog Normandie-La Fête de la Mer

 
Watercolor of 3 Newfoundlands on the Trouville beach
On ETSY.
I went back to Trouville-sur-mer on Saturday for la FÊTE DE LA MER 🐟 

Me petting a black Newfi
And discovered AQUA DOG NORMANDIE!

Strawberry gâteau in Deauville
First I went
looking for the strawberry 🍓 man in Deauville Marché, but he was not there! I found endless strawberry 🍓 desserts instead 😭
Oysters and shrimp in  Deauville
As consolation, I stopped for oysters 🦪 & crevettes 🦐 at Poissonierie Morny Deauville.
Thé bac boat that crosses to Trouville
I took the little boat over to Trouville. 
Hoping 🙏 Strawberry 🍓 man would be in one of those white tents…
But, it was not to be.
It was all wooden board games 
Knickknacks
And seaman whatknots…
When I saw a sign ‘AQUA DOG’ I immediately thought, OK, a fish 🐟 hotdog 🌭 ??
Instead I found piles of Newfoundland dogs under a tent 
Being adorable. Free petting allowed. I bought a red AQUA DOG hat 🧢 & a calendar 📆 
They said come back to see a life saving 🆘 demonstration.
There were supposed to be mackerel 🐟 demonstrations somewhere but I never found them..Quelle disappointment 😐
Does this seem like a shaggy dog story to you?
Meanwhile I went off to kill time at the ice cream parlor with complimentary colors (Matcha & Framboise) on a crêpe.
And make doggie doodles ✍️
Finally 15:45 Ta Da! There was a big crowd. 
Did I say the dogs are trained to save people drowning in the water 🌊 
Newfoundlands watching a water rescue
I would love ❤️ to volunteer to be saved by a Newfie 🏊
Big chocolate Newfoundland dog
I wish I could have a Newfoundland 
2 black wet Newfoundlands waiting to jump in the water
Or two in my little studio 🤔
Newfoundland wearing a red rescue jacket
Every time a dog saved someone there was great clapping 👏
Then the dog would shake himself like mad & give everyone a free cold shower 🚿 
Head shot of Newfoundland in the water at Trouville
Here’s a little video of the Aquadogs doing their tricks, with sea chanties 🎵 
Moule marinière lunch with Newfoundland sketches
Time for the obligatory moule marinière (17€) at Brasserie Les Vapeurs before heading home.
Watercolor sketches of Newfoundlands
Now I can’t stop painting 🎨 those cuddly dogs 
Watercolor of Newfoundlands on the Trouville beach


19 comments:

  1. Thank you for a great post! Unfortunately, there was not a little video!!!!

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    1. Anonymous10:02 AM

      I found another one.
      https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=23927268176908488

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  2. mary p. stewart10:33 AM

    love newfies....i reposted on my fb page....the mussels look scrumptious too....love all your posts <3

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    1. Anonymous12:19 PM

      Thank you Mary P.
      Very kind to spread the word 🥰

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  3. Anonymous10:34 AM

    Those Newfies are so smart. Mostly quiet but you can see them thinking. I have never seen so many in one place. That. Was fun. Lynne

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    1. Anonymous10:35 AM

      I know Lynne. I fell madly in love 🥰 ❤️

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  4. Anonymous10:59 AM

    So interesting! Thanks!!

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  5. Oh thanks so much for sharing this. It was just the little mood-lifter I needed today. And also, thinking I might need a Newfie now….???

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    1. Anonymous12:16 PM

      We could foster-share a Newfie?
      They are completely endearing ❤️

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  6. Anonymous12:12 PM

    Carol I loved this post about the Newfie Aqua dogs and how wonderful that you got to pet them and your wonderful artwork of them is delightful !! Thank you for going to so many interesting places Merci for sharing it all

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    1. Anonymous12:18 PM

      I was thinking I was going to be a Mackerel fest…not my favorite fish 🐟
      I have a tin sitting in the cupboard I bought years ago with the best of intentions. Instead it was a lovely dog fest ❤️ 🐶

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  7. I could eat anywhere with you. 😁 then add water and dogs it is a perfect date. BTW I had no problem opening the rescue video.

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    1. Anonymous1:28 PM

      There are quite a few videos of the Newfoundlands. I just couldn’t find the link to match the photo 🤷🏻‍♀️🌭

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  8. Anonymous12:41 PM

    Fabulous, heartwarming post......! Patty, Minneapolis

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  9. Bonnie L12:42 PM

    That photo of you petting Newfie is adorable! And, the hat! That is your color! Are you sprouting fins yet from consuming all of that delectable seafood?? I’m jealous!

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    1. Anonymous2:55 AM

      Like the French flag 🇫🇷

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  10. I am loving this post and LOVE the Newfoundland dogs. Thank you for posting.!

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    1. Anonymous1:01 PM

      Thanks Me too ❤️

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  11. Sukicart6:00 PM

    I really need some of those mussels and a dog or two.

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