Today's dog walk started off as a picturesque seaside stroll but quickly turned into a test of resilience and decision-making. As I was suddenly caught by a very high tide and forced up the cliff side. I could see a familiar cow field at the top where I knew there was a coastal footpath. But as I ventured from the beach into the cow field, the challenges began to mount. Navigating through churned-up terrain and facing a daunting muddy puddle between fields, I realized the imp