Aquarius arrived for the Singleton Pets Three-City Valentine Event and pausing on the bridge looking at the majestic exterior of the hotel felt very nervous. Perhaps he shouldn't have come? This was for braver souls than he was! But then, screwing up his courage, he finished crossing the bridge and entered the hotel.
While travelling in Europe, you met Mimi.
Aquarius shook paws with Mimi the Meadow's Secret Caterpillar. They both received one silver mole!
Mimi and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowcat" size 4.
Aquarius very much enjoyed the fondue they shared that night! It was lovely to partake of such an iconic and delicious Swiss recipe, and juggling forkfuls of bread dipped in cheese sauce broke the ice amongst all the pets!
While travelling in Europe, you met Lami.
Aquarius shook paws with Lami the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
The view from his room was absolutely beautiful. The next morning Aquarius felt his spirits rising as he happily regarded the seagulls flying low over the lake outside.
While travelling in Europe, you met Nanuk.
Aquarius shook paws with Nanuk the Blue Polar Bear. They both received one silver mole!
Nanuk and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowdog" size 4.
While Aquarius was waiting for breakfast time, he heard a gentle tap at the door. It was a sweet little bear clutching a gift of a rose, and taped to the stalk were details of the delights for the day ahead! Aquarius felt he had made his first friend in Switzerland!
While travelling in Europe, you met Patches.
Aquarius shook paws with Patches the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Patches gave you 1 "Yellow Floating Crystal Gem" size 8
It was their first expedition in Lucerne and to Aquarius's horror, it was a cable car trip! Oh no! Heights were awful! To overcome his fear, he concentrated on talking to the pets on either side of him and taking careful note of their answers. Luckily this seemed to work!
While travelling in Europe, you met Gray.
Aquarius shook paws with Gray the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
Aquarius gulped at the view from the top. Never, he felt, had he ever been so high up before! It was like being in an aeroplane looking down at the clouds! But he knew at the same time it was going to be a very treasured memory in future, so he made an effort to think of something other than his nerves.
While travelling in Europe, you met Boris Johnson.
Aquarius shook paws with Boris Johnson the Blue Eyed Scarecrow Boy. They both received one silver mole!
Boris Johnson gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Bleu" FULL SIZE
They stopped for an al fresco picnic. It was cold but the air was very fresh and it felt healthy. Aquarius had to sit with his back to the deep drop just past the line of fir trees. Then he decided to confide in the tour guide about his fears, and the guide's sympathetic, calm good sense made him feel a lot better.
While travelling in Europe, you met glowy.
Aquarius shook paws with glowy the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
glowy and you found 5 "Snow Covered Sugar Maple Tree" size 4.
The group, under careful supervision, tackled a spot of mountain climbing. Aquarius nearly backed out of the activity, but talked himself round, reassuring himself that it was perfectly safe at this beginner level!
While travelling in Europe, you met Ciaré.
Aquarius shook paws with Ciaré the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
Ciaré and you found 5 "Old Fashioned Wooden Toboggan" size 4.
Aquarius was a little late for lunch, having taken a nap, and searched for his group. A waiter approached bearing menus. "Willkommen," he said. "Haben Sie Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeite?" Aquarius gasped, wishing he had brought his German dictionary! "Um ... ", he ventured. Fortunately the tour guide hurried over. "He's just asking if you have any food intolerances. Never mind! Come, we're over here."
While travelling in Europe, you met Slushie.
Aquarius shook paws with Slushie the Blushing Koala. They both received one silver mole!
Slushie and you found 5 "Old Fashioned Wooden Toboggan" size 4.
The tour guide related the famous story of William Tell; the arrow shot into the apple on his son's head, & a lot more. The next activity was archery. Aquarius was nervous as he felt he had two left paws when it came to sport and didn't want to look incompetent in front of the others. But he didn't back out and in the end performed quite well!
While travelling in Europe, you met Sneakers.
Aquarius shook paws with Sneakers the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Sneakers gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Vert & Gris" FULL SIZE
That afternoon the group went for a walk along the lake. Aquarius realised he was getting much more exercise than he normally would, and bravely resolved, when he got back home, to do at least some exercise every single day, even if it was just five minutes!
While travelling in Europe, you met Moriarty.
Aquarius shook paws with Moriarty the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Moriarty and you found 5 "Winter Window For Brick House" size 4.
Aquarius and the rest of the group were invited on board a paddlesteamer for a tea party! They were served with delicious light snacks followed by a selection of cheeses, whilst enjoying the scenery on either side of Lake Lucerne. They were all sorry when it ended!
While travelling in Europe, you met Ms Stinkerbelle.
Aquarius shook paws with Ms Stinkerbelle the Baby Skunk. They both received one silver mole!
Ms Stinkerbelle and you found 150 Frank 'n' Cents!
In the evening they had been invited to a Swiss dancing event, in which they would take part. Aquarius hated the thought of this! If only he had a good friend to go with! But he bravely put his best paw forward. After all, if he was the worst of all of them, at least he would be giving others more confidence!
While travelling in Europe, you met Hoppy Easter.
Aquarius shook paws with Hoppy Easter the Stormy Sky Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
The next day, they all took part in an orienteering activity. Aquarius was in charge of reading the compass, and he accidentally sent them all south instead of north! But he bravely owned up to his mistake, and to his surprise no one minded at all -- they were having too much fun for that!
While travelling in Europe, you met Iolanthe.
Aquarius shook paws with Iolanthe the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Iolanthe gave you 1 "Joshua's Pride and Joy" size 7
At elevenses time, the tour guide took them for Kaffee und Kuchen at a very grand-looking Schloss. Aquarius felt nervous about being in such a magnificent setting, and perhaps being spoken to in German! But he discussed his fears with a few fellow-guests in the group and realised he could be brave and just possibly enjoy the event!
While travelling in Europe, you met Jinx.
Aquarius shook paws with Jinx the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Jinx and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowcat" size 4.
A hike had been planned as a little excursion. Aquarius really didn't feel like going; he was so tired after all the previous activities that day. As he was dragging him hiking boots over his paws, he decided to be brave, and to explain to the tour guide that he just didn't feel up to it. The guide was very understanding, and Aquarius realised that he wasn't the only one not feeling quite up to the hike!
While travelling in Europe, you met Tobias Templeton.
Aquarius shook paws with Tobias Templeton the Fairy Lights Mushroom. They both received one silver mole!
Tobias Templeton gave you 1 "Soft Sky (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
Aquarius and the rest of the group enjoyed a party that night by the river in Lucerne! Aquarius made the most of his time there and took part in all the dancing!
While travelling in Europe, you met Sir Barkey Barksalot.
Aquarius shook paws with Sir Barkey Barksalot the Westie. They both received one silver mole!
Sir Barkey Barksalot and you found 5 "Snow Plush, Teddy Bear" size 4.
Aquarius and the others continued partying along the banks of the river, enjoying the neon lighting which cast such beautiful reflections on the water!
While travelling in Europe, you met Coco.
Aquarius shook paws with Coco the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
The Swiss claim to make the best chocolate in the world, and the people of Lucerne proudly claim to make the best chocolate in Switzerland! The pets visited a chocolate making factory in Lucerne and most purchased a delicious souvenir of their visit!
While travelling in Europe, you met Cindy.
Aquarius shook paws with Cindy the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Cindy gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé vert et bleu" FULL SIZE
Aquarius hired a car to take a few of the pets on a tour of the city. This meant he had to gather all his courage together to negotiate driving in a strange city, where some of the traffic signs were in German and wholly unfamiliar, and distances were in kilometres!
While travelling in Europe, you met Whymsical Mysti.
Aquarius shook paws with Whymsical Mysti the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
Whymsical Mysti gave you 1 "Dragonscale Gem" size 8
Switzerland was an amazing country of lush green meadows of chocolate-box prettiness, majestic snow-capped mountains and beautiful lakes. As they neared the end of their tour, Aquarius decided it would be well worth coming back!
While travelling in Europe, you met Eevee.
Aquarius shook paws with Eevee the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Joshua gave you a really great gift, "Single Pink And White Rose" !
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