@ Serene Expanse Zazzles begins her 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 Choose a name.
Zazzles shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 1 "Map of England, London and East"
@ Not An Ugly Duckling “A picture of this would look lovely printed on postcards to send home, wouldn't it, Zazzles?” Audra said. “It certainly would, Audra!" said Zazzles. 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 Audra.
Zazzles shook paws with Audra the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Palace Police “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," Symphony said, offering Zazzles a wine gum from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Symphony!" said Zazzles. 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 Symphony.
Zazzles shook paws with Symphony the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Time for a Parade "It's grand having a hot air balloon ride and seeing things from above, isn't it, Sir Barkey Barksalot?" asked Zazzles. "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." 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.
While touring the British Isles, you met Sir Barkey Barksalot.
Zazzles shook paws with Sir Barkey Barksalot the Westie. They both received one silver mole!
Sir Barkey Barksalot and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Totally Tourists “A picture of this would look lovely printed on postcards to send home, wouldn't it, Zazzles?” get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 said. “It certainly would, get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20!" said Zazzles. 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 get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
Zazzles shook paws with get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Sunset Over a Palace "How's it going, me old China?" enquired Zazzles on meeting Sea Breeze. "What did you call me, Zazzles?" asked Sea Breeze cautiously. "It's rhyming slang, Sea Breeze! China = China plate = mate!" 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 Sea Breeze.
Zazzles shook paws with Sea Breeze the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ An Evening Experience “A picture of this would look lovely printed on postcards to send home, wouldn't it, Zazzles?” Bonnie said. “It certainly would, Bonnie!" said Zazzles. 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 Bonnie.
Zazzles shook paws with Bonnie the Stormy Sky Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
@ In the Tube "We should practise our London greetings so we can blend in with the natives," said Zazzles. "I'll start," responded Geoffrey. "I'll say 'hello' to you." Clearing her throat, she said, "All right, mate?" " 'Ow's it going, guv?" responded Zazzles. 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 Geoffrey.
Zazzles shook paws with Geoffrey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ From the Tube to the Tower "Hello, Smokey, where have you been?" asked Zazzles. "I've been stocking up on sweets at the newsagent's over there," said Smokey. "I've got licorice allsorts, Pontefract cakes, jelly babies, sherbet dabs, pear drops, Crunchies, Double Deckers and wine gums!" 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 Smokey.
Zazzles shook paws with Smokey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Infamous Tower "Fitting in while in Britain," read Zazzles. "If someone bumps into you, you should say 'sorry' to them." Choose a name nodded wisely. "That's right, for being in their way. In fact, you're safest prefacing any interaction with 'Sorry'. As in, 'Sorry, could you pass the salt?' " Choose a name and Zazzles laughed together and then carried on reading the Fitting in recommendations. 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 Choose a name.
Zazzles shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Bell Tolls "Hey, I bought a cone of soft ice cream from a kiosk earlier and it came out of the machine in stripes of red, white and blue!" said Zazzles. "I expect you paid double the price for that patriotic effect," said Adept Sanitation Juggernaut darkly. "Oh well, we're on holiday, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut!" 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 Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Zazzles shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Need a Lift? Hera was studying the itinerary. "What's Norwich most famous for, Zazzles?" she asked. "It's actually most famous for its mustard, Hera! Colman's Mustard has been produced there for over 200 years. They grow the mustard seeds there and everything." "A strange thing to be famous for, Zazzles!" remarked Hera. 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 Hera.
Zazzles shook paws with Hera the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ A Different Kind of Subway “What have you got in your tote bag, Zazzles?” asked Shamika. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for rain, be it light drizzle or a torrential downpour, given we're in Britain, Shamika,” responded Zazzles. “There’s an umbrella, a waxed rain hat, a baseball cap for light showers, a Pac-a-Mac, a plastic jacket, a waterproof poncho, a hi-viz waistcoat—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Shamika.
Zazzles shook paws with Shamika the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ A River View "Cor, I thought for a moment somepet had half-inched my last Lady Godiva!" declared Zazzles. "Done what?" enquired Kia. "Pinched my last fiver," translated Zazzles. 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 Kia.
Zazzles shook paws with Kia the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ London Rain "Did you know the London Underground has its own corporate font, Teeka?" asked Zazzles. "What's it called, Teeka?" "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." 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 Teeka.
Zazzles shook paws with Teeka the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Colorful Sight "Okay, how do we fit in while in London?" asked Zazzles. Daisy glanced at the itinerary. "When on the Tube, avoid eye contact, don't smile and, unless absolutely essential, don't speak to any other pet. They will assume you are completely mad," she intoned. Zazzles looked dismayed. Then realisation dawned. "You just made that up!" she accused. "Well, I might have embellished what's here just a tad," grinned Daisy. 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 Daisy.
Zazzles shook paws with Daisy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ancient Stones "It's grand having a hot air balloon ride and seeing things from above, isn't it, Luckyice?" asked Zazzles. "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." 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 Luckyice.
Zazzles shook paws with Luckyice the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sporting About "I've just heard Alastair greet Moriarty with 'Morning, squire!' " said Andrew. "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, Andrew," advised Zazzles. 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 Andrew.
Zazzles shook paws with Andrew the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Enjoying A Bit of Latitude Bibliophile was studying the itinerary. "What's Norwich most famous for, Zazzles?" he asked. "It's actually most famous for its mustard, Bibliophile! Colman's Mustard has been produced there for over 200 years. They grow the mustard seeds there and everything." "A strange thing to be famous for, Zazzles!" remarked Bibliophile. 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 Bibliophile.
Zazzles shook paws with Bibliophile the Turophile Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Spiritual Castles "Did you know the London Underground has its own corporate font, ceefa?" asked Zazzles. "What's it called, ceefa?" "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." 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 ceefa.
Zazzles shook paws with ceefa the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wonder of Worship "What's the next stop, Choose a name?" asked Zazzles. "Hang about, I'll have a butcher's at the itinerary," said Zazzles proudly. "Oh, Choose a name, I love this Cockney rhyming slang!" On being pressed for explanation, Zazzles said that "butcher's" was short for "butcher's hook", meaning "look". 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 Choose a name.
Zazzles shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 1 "British Isles Travel Stamp" size 7
@ Walking in a Vault As Zazzles's tour of "London" comes to an end, she 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. Zazzles 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 frosty.
Zazzles shook paws with frosty the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
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