Walking companion.

I set off for my daily walk thinking I had left Coco indoors. I went to the top of our cul-de-sac, crossed a road and then went down another little road. It wasn't until I got to the end of this road that I discovered I had company. Coco was following me, a little behind, exploring the gardens along the way. She seemed delighted to have company on a walk! Who knows whether this area is on her usual route, but I was anxious about getting her back across the road and its traffic. She wouldn't let me pick her up so I just had to hope. I was relieved when she appeared beside me when I was nearly home. I'll be more careful to shut her inside before tomorrow's walk.