@ Serene Expanse Jupiter begins his tour of "London" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Map of England, London and East The pets enjoy a tranquil Hertfordshire landscape before moving south towards London. They see the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and then move on to central London to visit iconic sights. Mind the Gap—they take a trip on the Tube to Baker Street, home of the legendary Sherlock Holmes! They see a typical London pub and see some friendly bobbies guarding the Palace. The pets will then head east to visit a football ground and the scene of a yearly pop festival before finishing the tour in the tranquil surroundings of a mediaeval cathedral city. Serene Expanse Our pets began their London excursion by first enjoying the calming vista of Hexton, a small village outside of the bustling city. Being here on the way to the royal city is like taking a deep breath of fresh air before plunging into all of the sights and sounds they are about to experience.
While touring the British Isles, you met Coco.
Jupiter shook paws with Coco the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Not An Ugly Duckling "Perhaps we'll see where the Canaries play, Paws," remarked Jupiter with a quizzical grin. "I'm not falling for that again!" said Paws. "It's where a football team plays, right?" "Correct! Norwich is in the 2nd division of the thingamijig. And they're called 'Canaries' not because their kit is yellow, but because the area was once famous for breeding canaries." Not An Ugly Duckling Another stop before entering the royal city is at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. While this beautiful swan is peaceful to look at, one can hear the sounds of the city not too far away.
While touring the British Isles, you met Paws.
Jupiter shook paws with Paws the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Palace Police “A picture of this would look lovely printed on postcards to send home, wouldn't it, Jupiter?” Camo said. “It certainly would, Camo!" said Jupiter. Palace Police One can't be in the royal city of London and not visit the Royal Palace. Unlike the palace guard, these "bobbies" are smiling and don't carry guns. The presence of security helps our pets feel secure.
While touring the British Isles, you met Camo.
Jupiter shook paws with Camo the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Time for a Parade “If there's time at the end when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches of this for a watercolour painting," Nicole said, offering Jupiter a wine gum from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Nicole!" said Jupiter. Time for a Parade Our pets are just in time for a parade of the Horse Guards down the Mall. What a sight of pageantry along with the mighty sounds of many hooves. [Horse Guards riding down Mall, near Victoria Monument]
While touring the British Isles, you met Nicole.
Jupiter shook paws with Nicole the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Totally Tourists "What's the next stop, Tilly?" asked Jupiter. "Hang about, I'll have a butcher's at the itinerary," said Jupiter proudly. "Oh, Tilly, I love this Cockney rhyming slang!" On being pressed for explanation, Jupiter said that "butcher's" was short for "butcher's hook", meaning "look". Totally Tourists Our pets know all of the places to see while in London, including Westminster Bridge and Big Ben! They decide to wait until the clock hands reach the top of the hour to hear the loud resonating chimes.
While touring the British Isles, you met Tilly.
Jupiter shook paws with Tilly the Blue Thunder Monster Baby. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunset Over a Palace “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Jupiter!” said PyroManiac. “Can you hold my itinerary and camera while I dig out my gilet?" Jupiter good-naturedly took charge of PyroManiac's possessions while he emptied his rucksack of sandwiches wrapped in greaseproof paper, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of wine gums, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a reel of thread, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some shopping receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the gilet right at the bottom. This he donned and then Jupiter helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
Sunset Over a Palace Our pets have spent the day seeing lots of sights, and are now treated to the sight of the Palace of Westminster silhouetted against the evening sun.
While touring the British Isles, you met PyroManiac.
Jupiter shook paws with PyroManiac the Purple Dragon Hatchling. They both received one silver mole!
@ An Evening Experience "Did you know the London Underground has its own corporate font, Jade?" asked Jupiter. "What's it called, Jade?" "Johnston, after its designer in 1913. All the enamel Tube names and signage is in the same font. It was also licensed for use for the hospital signage in House." An Evening Experience Our pets are hungry and a bit weary, and so they make their way to the famous Coach and Horses Pub. Established in 1744, it boasts being true "pub-keeping" as it serves fine ales and true pub food in a setting that takes you back in time. Truly a great place to unwind for our pets after a busy day!
While touring the British Isles, you met Jade.
Jupiter shook paws with Jade the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ In the Tube "What's the next stop, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut?" asked Jupiter. "Hang about, I'll have a butcher's at the itinerary," said Jupiter proudly. "Oh, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut, I love this Cockney rhyming slang!" On being pressed for explanation, Jupiter said that "butcher's" was short for "butcher's hook", meaning "look". In the Tube The next day our pets are off again on a day of touring London, starting with using "the tube" (Americans call it the subway) to get to their first destination. This "tube" station is located under Baker Street, where the famous Sherlock Holmes resided just above!
While touring the British Isles, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Jupiter shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 100 Travel Tokens!
@ From the Tube to the Tower "What's the next stop, Choose a name?" asked Jupiter. "Hang about, I'll have a butcher's at the itinerary," said Jupiter proudly. "Oh, Choose a name, I love this Cockney rhyming slang!" On being pressed for explanation, Jupiter said that "butcher's" was short for "butcher's hook", meaning "look". From the Tube to the Tower Our pets next make their way to Tower Bridge, the largest and most sophisticated bascule (seesaw) bridge ever completed, built in the late 1800s and opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1894. A walkway stretching between the two towers above the road, not only flies both the Union and England flags, but at one time, had the Olympic rings suspended from it as well!
While touring the British Isles, you met Choose a name.
Jupiter shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Infamous Tower “Oh hello, Jupiter!” cried Princess. “Didn’t we bump into each other on the skating rink last winter?” "We literally did that!" cried Jupiter. Infamous Tower Our pets next find themselves at the infamous Tower of London, which has served as a fortress, a palace and a prison. It has also been home to the Royal Mint, the Royal Armouries and even a zoo! Its history dates back to the 1070s and William the Conqueror. Here the Crown Jewels are protected, while millions of tourists, including our pet friends, hear of traditions, ghost stories, and terrible tales of torture and execution.
While touring the British Isles, you met Princess.
Jupiter shook paws with Princess the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Bell Tolls “Pass me the binoculars, Jupiter!” said Frisky. "I think that's a sparrowhawk just taking off over there!" The Bell Tolls Our pets make their way back towards Big Ben and Westminster Bridge as a storm approach and night falls. It has been a long but enjoyable day!
While touring the British Isles, you met Frisky.
Jupiter shook paws with Frisky the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Need a Lift? “If there's time at the end when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches of this for a watercolour painting," Beauty said, offering Jupiter a wine gum from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Beauty!" said Jupiter. Need a Lift? Our pets catch a lift with one of London's black cabs, whose drivers go through extensive training, called "doing the knowledge" before they are licensed to drive these "hackney carriages."
While touring the British Isles, you met Beauty.
Jupiter shook paws with Beauty the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ A Different Kind of Subway "Did you know the London Underground has its own corporate font, Flora?" asked Jupiter. "What's it called, Flora?" "Johnston, after its designer in 1913. All the enamel Tube names and signage is in the same font. It was also licensed for use for the hospital signage in House." A Different Kind of Subway The pets then make their way on foot and find a subway - only it's not the American kind of subway, and we know the London-kind is called a tube. So what is this subway? Like so many unique British terms, this means a pedestrian underpass - one that goes beneath a road!
While touring the British Isles, you met Flora.
Jupiter shook paws with Flora the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ A River View “If there's time at the end when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches of this for a watercolour painting," Lady Thea said, offering Jupiter a wine gum from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Lady Thea!" said Jupiter. A River View From walking under the road to catching a bird's eye view of the River Thames with a number of its bridges, our pets have had some amazing experiences today!
While touring the British Isles, you met Lady Thea.
Jupiter shook paws with Lady Thea the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ London Rain "I've just heard Alastair greet Moriarty with 'Morning, squire!' " said Luminous. "I like it! I shall use it to greet the next pet I meet." "Remember it can only be used by male pets to greet other male pets, Luminous," advised Jupiter. London Rain After a good night's sleep, our pets awaken to another one of London's "sights and sounds" - that of the seemingly ever-present rain! They were able to catch this view on an enclosed double-decker bus!
While touring the British Isles, you met Luminous.
Jupiter shook paws with Luminous the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Colorful Sight "It's grand having a hot air balloon ride and seeing things from above, isn't it, Bibliophile?" asked Jupiter. "It gives such a different perspective." "Oh goodness, do you remember how poor Foxy spent the entire paragliding trip on the winter tour with his eyes tightly shut, clinging onto the ropes? At least a hot air balloon feels a bit, you know, safer." Colorful Sight As our pets begin to leave the streets of London for its outskirts, they catch sight of a colorful "pet" whom they say looked very friendly - but alas, it was one of a number of pieces of street art they have seen in their three days in London.
While touring the British Isles, you met Bibliophile.
Jupiter shook paws with Bibliophile the Turophile Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ancient Stones "Did you see the Baked Bean when we went past the Palace, Jupiter?" asked Mushroom. "Isn't that a tad disrespectful, Mushroom?" queried Jupiter. "Hey, Her Majesty has a sense of humour. We're hardly likely to be hauled off to the Tower of London!" Ancient Stones One's tour of London and its surrounding areas wouldn't be complete without seeing ancient stones that make up very aged castles.This one is Hadleigh Castle, first begun in 1215, and once a favorite residence of the aging King Edward III during its refortification during the 100 Years War. Our pets are delighted to tour this towering piece of history that overlooks the Essex Marshes.
While touring the British Isles, you met Mushroom.
Jupiter shook paws with Mushroom the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sporting About "What's the next stop, Rascal?" asked Jupiter. "Hang about, I'll have a butcher's at the itinerary," said Jupiter proudly. "Oh, Rascal, I love this Cockney rhyming slang!" On being pressed for explanation, Jupiter said that "butcher's" was short for "butcher's hook", meaning "look". Sporting About Our pets discover where the Ipswich Football Club practices and plays, where else but in Ipswich! However, their "football" isn't American football, but what the Yanks call "soccer!" Our pets get to have fun kicking back by kicking about this round "football!"
While touring the British Isles, you met Rascal.
Jupiter shook paws with Rascal the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Enjoying A Bit of Latitude “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Jupiter!” said Artic. “Can you hold my itinerary and camera while I dig out my gilet?" Jupiter good-naturedly took charge of Artic's possessions while she emptied her rucksack of sandwiches wrapped in greaseproof paper, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of wine gums, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a reel of thread, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some shopping receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the gilet right at the bottom. This she donned and then Jupiter helped her put everything back in her rucksack.
Enjoying A Bit of Latitude As the day draws to a close, our pets get to enjoy the Latitude Festival in Southwold where more than just music is at the venue. It is a one of kind experience DJs are hidden in the woods and colorful sheep roam the tufty fields. There's opera on the lake, film debuts, clowns, actors, ales, and dance troupes, along with a huge children's area. Our pets had no lack of things to enjoy!
While touring the British Isles, you met Artic.
Jupiter shook paws with Artic the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Spiritual Castles "I've just heard Alastair greet Moriarty with 'Morning, squire!' " said Lady. "I like it! I shall use it to greet the next pet I meet." "Remember it can only be used by male pets to greet other male pets, Lady," advised Jupiter. Spiritual Castles As the day ends, and our pets' tour of London and its surrounding areas draws to a close, they get to see one more iconic London landmark before settling in for the night: that of the majesty and peacefulness of Norwich Cathedral. It is truly a treat to enjoy as it's the most complete Norman Cathedral in England - one of the nation's finest.
While touring the British Isles, you met Lady.
Jupiter shook paws with Lady the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wonder of Worship "Cor, I thought for a moment somepet had half-inched my last Lady Godiva!" declared Jupiter. "Done what?" enquired Moon. "Pinched my last fiver," translated Jupiter. Wonder of Worship Our pets wind down by walking among the rows of pews where worshipers expressed their awe of God and His grace. They can almost here the chants and other expressions of exaltation being lifted to the Almighty.
While touring the British Isles, you met Moon.
Jupiter shook paws with Moon the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Moon gave you 1 "British Isles Travel Stamp" size 7
@ Walking in a Vault As Jupiter's tour of "London" comes to an end, he rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day. Crimson Dusk Beech Tree The vivid leaves of this tree reflect the setting of the sun, alluring the neighborhood pets to spend hours playing among the many branches. Walking in a Vault The amazing construction of Norwich Cathedral's vaulted ceilings leave our pets impressed at such handiwork that dates back more than 900 years! As the end of the walkway yawns before them, our tired touring pets also find themselves yawning after another wonderful day. They lay their heads down with many images dancing about in their thoughts as sleep comes swiftly and sweetly. Jupiter has completed their tour of "London"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of "The British Isles"!
While touring the British Isles, you met Toby.
Jupiter shook paws with Toby the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
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