@ Tiny Abode, Sweden Rick O'Shade begins his tour of "Sweden". Wrap up warm! Tiny Abode, Sweden This very cute little dwelling is most likely a beach hut or bathing box. Beach huts are used to store items for use at the beach, for changing into beach attire and some even have provision for light cooking.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Sweetie.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Sweetie the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Barn, Sweden "Ah! We know Sweden has land borders with Finland and Norway but did you know it's also connected to Denmark—by a bridge?" said Rick O'Shade. "A bridge that's a border? Sounds great!" said Mocha. Barn, Sweden A small door/window in what appears to be an older barn. Barns can have many small windows to let natural light in. Many older barns in Sweden are gaining new life by being renovated into modern homes.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Mocha.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Mocha the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cityscape, Stockholm "'Sweden has the highest number of patents per capita in Europe'," read out Rick O'Shade from the brochure. "So what are some famous Swedish inventions?" asked Snowflake. "Tetra Pak, the pacemaker, ultrasound, dynamite and the spherical ball bearing!" responded Rick O'Shade. Cityscape, Stockholm Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and is built on 14 islands with 57 bridges connecting those islands. There are 53 museums in Stockholm including the world’s first open-air museum. A very beautiful and vibrant city.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Snowflake.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Snowflake the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Gamla Stan, Sweden "'Swedes consume 20 million Semlor per year'," read out Rick O'Shade from the brochure. "'Semlor buns, a traditional pre-Lent treat, are cream buns made from an enriched bread dough, flavoured with ground cardamom and filled with almond paste and chantilly cream. Versions of the bun are eaten across Nordic countries on Shrove Tuesday, but they are probably best known and loved in Sweden and Finland.'" "They sound wonderful!" enthused Tiana. "They do indeed, Tiana, but it warns you here—a Swedish king in the 18th century died after eating too many of them!" Gamla Stan, Sweden Gamla Stan is Stockholm’s original city centre. The Old Town dates from the 13th century. The Royal Palace and the Nobel Prize museum are to be found in Gamla Stan.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Tiana.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Tiana the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dragonfly "The hotel manager taught us two untranslatable Swedish words today, to help understand Swedish culture," remarked Rick O'Shade. "What are they?" asked Frank. "Well, the first is fika, which means to have a cup of coffee with a treat at a café while talking with a friend. A small word for a universal custom that everyone in Sweden enjoys! The second describes a core Swedish value. Lagom means 'not too little, not too much … but just right.'" Dragonfly In 2005 dragonflies seemed to just disappear from Sweden. Prior to that year of the world’s 5,000 species, 61 were to be found in Sweden. In 2010 it was discovered that many species that were thought to be extinct, had survived and were classified as endangered.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Frank.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Frank the Gibby. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fairy Fable Stepped Gable "Hey, Fidelis, did you know there's quite a few examples of Swedish loanwords in English? There's moped, gauntlet, ombudsman, orienteering and tungsten." "That's great to know, Rick O'Shade! I'll remember that when I'm next wearing gauntlets, orienteering on my moped to see the ombudsman about tungsten!" Fairy Fable Stepped Gable The ornate gable of the house in the centre is like a decoration out of a fairytale! It used to be an extremely common architectural style in northern countries in Continental Europe, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Fidelis.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Fidelis the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Summer Flowers, Sweden "Did you know Sweden is one of the few countries in the world that gives everypet the freedom to roam in nature?" said Rick O'Shade. "Which other countries have the Right to Roam?" queried Abby. "Norway, Estonia and Scotland," responded Rick O'Shade. Summer Flowers, Sweden Bright yellow flowers like little suns beckon you to lay down and relax.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Abby.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Abby the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Foggy Dawn "Did you know Sweden is one of the few countries in the world that gives everypet the freedom to roam in nature?" said Rick O'Shade. "Which other countries have the Right to Roam?" queried Marty Mole. "Norway, Estonia and Scotland," responded Rick O'Shade. Sweden Foggy Dawn Crisp morning air greets the farmer in the countryside as the morning sun slowly climbs into the sky, ready for another day of work and beauty.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Marty Mole.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Marty Mole the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fishermen's Huts, Gotland "Hey, Winston, did you know there's quite a few examples of Swedish loanwords in English? There's moped, gauntlet, ombudsman, orienteering and tungsten." "That's great to know, Rick O'Shade! I'll remember that when I'm next wearing gauntlets, orienteering on my moped to see the ombudsman about tungsten!" Fishermen's Huts, Gotland Gotland is Sweden’s largest island. Along with lovely little fishing villages, there is the medieval walled capital, Visby, which was founded by Vikings.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Winston.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Winston the Snowcat. They both received one silver mole!
@ The "Turning Torso" Skyscraper "You know, Edgar called me a heathen the other week because I said I didn't like Dickens," remarked Rick O'Shade. "I'm going to inform him that 'heathen' comes from the Old Norse heiðinn, meaning 'one who inhabits the heath or open country'." WillDroid grinned. "He'll probably just call you a Philistine instead, Rick O'Shade!" it said. The "Turning Torso" Skyscraper A neo-futuristic residential skyscraper is also the tallest building in Scandinavia. The skyscraper is located in Malmö, Sweden. The bottom levels are office space and the remaining levels are apartments.
While enjoying your Saga, you met WillDroid.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with WillDroid the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Blue Terraced Houses, Sweden Dreamer lowered her copy of Swedish Without Strain. "You know, they don't have a way to say 'please' in Swedish." "Wow!" responded Rick O'Shade. "So...I don't understand, how do you get by without it?" "Well, it seems you just have to sound polite and use Tack, which means 'thank you'." Blue Terraced Houses, Sweden Terraced houses are more economical to build and are more energy-efficient. In these particular homes, each car garage is located directly under the houses.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Dreamer.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Dreamer the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Baltic Sea Boat Ride "Today's fun fact about Sweden! They are the third largest exporter of music in the world, after the United States and the UK." "Well, we all love a bit of Abba, Rick O'Shade!" remarked Choose a name. "Ah, but it's not just Abba! Ace of Base, Roxette and the Cardigans also hail from Sweden." Baltic Sea Boat Ride The blue and yellow Swedish flag flutters proudly in the wake of this motorboat cruising through the Baltic Sea on a hot summer's day. Is that the Island of Visby in the background?
While enjoying your Saga, you met Choose a name.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stockholm, Sweden "Hey, Starlight, did you know there's quite a few examples of Swedish loanwords in English? There's moped, gauntlet, ombudsman, orienteering and tungsten." "That's great to know, Rick O'Shade! I'll remember that when I'm next wearing gauntlets, orienteering on my moped to see the ombudsman about tungsten!" Stockholm, Sweden One of the most fashionable cities in the world. There is no shortage of clothing shops featuring Swedish designer clothing, music venues, clubs, and museums.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Starlight.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Starlight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Windmill in Oland "'Sweden has the highest number of patents per capita in Europe'," read out Rick O'Shade from the brochure. "So what are some famous Swedish inventions?" asked Pekoe. "Tetra Pak, the pacemaker, ultrasound, dynamite and the spherical ball bearing!" responded Rick O'Shade. Sweden Windmill in Oland One of old windmills still stands, Oland housed over 2,000 at the turn of the century and about 350 survive today. Largely replaced by modern mills, these old giants spark a romantic hearts whimsy for a good story!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Pekoe.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Pekoe the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Open-Air Museum, Skansen, Sweden Oh look ... you won a pet! Open-Air Museum, Skansen, Sweden Step back in time and see how the Swedish people lived in the past by visiting Skansen, the world’s oldest open-air museum. Traditional houses, farms, kitchen gardens, and crafts. Take part in festivals, concerts, and dancing according to the season.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Tundra.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Tundra the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
"Come with me, we are going to the underground Metro."
"The underground for a trip?" Julian asked. Rick O'Shade shook their head, "Not quite, you will see when we get there, just another block."
When they arrived in the underground station Julian looked around with their mouth open. "Look at all this art, just look at it all. Paintings, sculptures, and that over there is a mosaic." Rick O'Shade smiled, "Are you surprised? In Sweden, ninety percent of the metro stations have been decorated with many different art forms. It is one huge gallery when you put them all together." Houses On River Svartån, Örebro Such a beautiful place to call home. Örebro is one of Sweden's oldest towns and it is well known for the making of shoes and biscuits. Happy feet and happy tummy, this sounds like the perfect place to visit. The River Svartånn is a very popular place to go white river rafting.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Julian.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Julian the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Stockholm "You know, Edgar called me a heathen the other week because I said I didn't like Dickens," remarked Rick O'Shade. "I'm going to inform him that 'heathen' comes from the Old Norse heiðinn, meaning 'one who inhabits the heath or open country'." W Axl Fox grinned. "He'll probably just call you a Philistine instead, Rick O'Shade!" he said. Sweden Stockholm Cobbled streets wind through the old section of Stockholm, harkening back to a time before you and the busy world, but the old buildings talk of people gone by, and stories they left if you stop to listen.
While enjoying your Saga, you met W Axl Fox.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with W Axl Fox the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Swedish Crown dora lowered her copy of Swedish Without Strain. "You know, they don't have a way to say 'please' in Swedish." "Wow!" responded Rick O'Shade. "So...I don't understand, how do you get by without it?" "Well, it seems you just have to sound polite and use Tack, which means 'thank you'." Swedish Crown This image of the Swedish Crown is to be found in Stockholm. Sweden has a constitutional monarchy. The current monarch is King Carl XVI Gustaf. This ornamental crown and arch reflect the gold and blue colours of the Swedish flag.
While enjoying your Saga, you met dora.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mist Over Water, Sweden. "'Swedes consume 20 million Semlor per year'," read out Rick O'Shade from the brochure. "'Semlor buns, a traditional pre-Lent treat, are cream buns made from an enriched bread dough, flavoured with ground cardamom and filled with almond paste and chantilly cream. Versions of the bun are eaten across Nordic countries on Shrove Tuesday, but they are probably best known and loved in Sweden and Finland.'" "They sound wonderful!" enthused Syzygy. "They do indeed, Syzygy, but it warns you here—a Swedish king in the 18th century died after eating too many of them!" Mist Over Water, Sweden. Sweden has numerous waterways and canals. The Göta Canal is 190 km (120 mi) long and part of a waterway that connects many lakes and rivers, linking Göteborg on the west with Söderköping on the Baltic Sea. The idea for the canal to cross southern Sweden was put forward in 1516 but was not constructed until the start of the 19th century.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Syzygy.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Syzygy the Vibrant Signal Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lakeside Stockholm "Today's fun fact about Sweden! They are the third largest exporter of music in the world, after the United States and the UK." "Well, we all love a bit of Abba, Rick O'Shade!" remarked Oliver. "Ah, but it's not just Abba! Ace of Base, Roxette and the Cardigans also hail from Sweden." Lakeside Stockholm Fourteen islands comprise the city of Stockholm, which is situated where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. Stockholm is the capital of Sweden. This beautiful sepia-toned night-time image shows central Stockholm brooding in the moonlight, with its major buildings reflected in the water.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Oliver.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Oliver the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Horse In The Mist, Sweden "Interesting culinary fact about Sweden here, Shadow!" announced Rick O'Shade. "They celebrate the arrival of midsummer with boiled potatoes with dill. This a Swedish delicacy." "Well, you know me, Rick O'Shade. A meal is incomplete without potatoes, whichever way they come!" Horse In The Mist, Sweden Riding is one of the main sports in Sweden, and it is available to everyone, and in 2016 there were 355,500 horses. You may have heard of the Dala Horse, a carved wooden horse, commonly painted red, that originated in the province of Dalarna and it is the unofficial symbol of Sweden.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Shadow.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Shadow the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Waterfall, Sweden "'Whilst the official language of Sweden is Swedish (or Svenska), you'll hear many different tongues on a trip. These are official minority languages and include Finnish, Sami, Yiddish, Romani and Meänkieli'," read out Rick O'Shade from the brochure. Enterbeauty a name for this pet nervously clutched her copy of Swedish Made Simple. "I hope the pets we come across speak Swedish—or English, of course!" Waterfall, Sweden Everypet and every human loves a waterfall. The Swedish for waterfall is vattenfall. Be it small or grand a waterfall can be soothing to sit beside. Just be very careful if you decide to travel over any rocks or go above a waterfall, the spray makes any rocks very slippery.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Enterbeauty a name for this pet the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Enterbeauty a name for this pet and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Tram, Gothenburg "Gosh! Apparently Sweden is the fifth largest country in Europe in terms of land area, but despite that, it has one of the lowest populations per square kilometre in all of Europe and under ten and a half million people in total," remarked Rick O'Shade. "Goodness! They would all easily fit into Paris!" responded Misty. Tram, Gothenburg A misty winter morning in Gothenburg, as you wait for one of the 263 trams that serve 12 routes to take you to work or an early breakfast.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Misty.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Misty the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dancing Light, Sweden "Listen to this, Beast. 'Sweden has the world’s largest scale model of the solar system. Starting at the Ericsson Dome in Stockholm, the model ends 590 miles (950km) away in Kiruna where the end of the solar system is marked." "Gosh! What scale is the model, Rick O'Shade?" "The scale is 1:20 million and each object is marked with a model or statue. Mercury is a mere 1.86 miles (3km) from the centre while Earth is 4.72 miles (7.6km) away and Neptune is 142¼ miles (229km) away." Dancing Light, Sweden Grab a blanket and some of your favourite hot beverages and maybe some of your pet's snacks and go lay down and watch the light show in the sky.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Beast.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Beast the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
Beast gave you 1 "Scandinavia Travel Stamp" size 7
@ Stinsen Arena, Sweden As Rick O'Shade's tour of "Sweden" comes to an end, he receives a seasonally appropriate gift! Winter's Decorations Beautiful winter blooms gladden the heart and add richness to the landscape. Flowers are most welcome at any time of year but they may be appreciated much more when winter arrives and our days become shorter. Stinsen Arena, Sweden Located in Nässjö, Sweden, this arena is used to play bandy. Bandy is a winter sport played on ice using sticks and a ball. The sport differs from hockey in many aspects. The teams number 11 per side and the game is played in two forty-five-minute sections. Rick O'Shade has completed his tour of "Sweden"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour Scandinavia!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Elsa.
Rick O'Shade shook paws with Elsa the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
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