@ Stone Bridge, Kinnekulle Patrick of Dromore begins his tour of "Sweden". Wrap up warm! Stone Bridge, Kinnekulle Kinnekulle is a flat-topped mountain in the county of Västergötland, Sweden. This beautiful bridge is probably limestone excavated from the Kinnekulle Grand Quarry. The lower levels of limestone date back 400 million years.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Sir Precious McPrance.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Sir Precious McPrance the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Sir Precious McPrance and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Swedish Port, Bohuslän "Hey, Choose a name, 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, Patrick of Dromore! I'll remember that when I'm next wearing gauntlets, orienteering on my moped to see the ombudsman about tungsten!" Swedish Port, Bohuslän Bohuslän is a province in Götaland, Sweden. A rocky coastline ranked as one of the world's last great wilderness areas, with 3,000 islands and 5,000 islets.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Choose a name.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Antique Window "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 Patrick of Dromore. "A bridge that's a border? Sounds great!" said Little Fang. Antique Window It was not until the 19th century that large panes of glass were made so all windows prior to that time were smaller panes of glass with lead joining the panes. The first glass blocks were patented in 1886. This beautiful blue glass window appears to be made of glass blocks.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Little Fang.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Little Fang the Wolverine. They both received one silver mole!
@ Swedish Lapland, Sweden Aria lowered her copy of Swedish Without Strain. "You know, they don't have a way to say 'please' in Swedish." "Wow!" responded Patrick of Dromore. "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 Lapland, Sweden Lapland is a province in northern Sweden. The northernmost parts of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia, also known as Sápmi, is the land of the indigenous population, the Sami people, who have lived here for thousands of years. A truly stunning landscape.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Aria.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Aria the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Full Moon "'Sweden has a famous hotel in the village of Jukkasjärvi made entirely out of ice. The hotel has to be re-crafted every year using large blocks of ice taken from the Tome River'," read out Patrick of Dromore from the brochure. "Sounds very stylish, Patrick of Dromore, if a little chilly, possibly!" remarked Ringo. Full Moon Bundle up the pets and go for a scenic drive along the misty roads. It looks clear enough that you should see some stars.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Ringo.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Ringo the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Drottningholm Palace, Sweden Patrick of Dromore turned to Azure and asked, "Do you recycle?" Azure responded, "Well, I try to, I think it is important." Patrick of Dromore nodded in agreement, "In Sweden, they recycle so much that they only have one percent waste to take to the landfills, fifty percent of waste is recycled or composted and forty-nine percent is incinerated for energy." Azure gave a big smile at this news, "We need to do more, we need to be like Sweden, when we get home I am going to talk to my friends about starting a compost and learning more about how we can be more efficient in our waste management." Drottningholm Palace, Sweden Permanent residence of the Swedish Royal Family. This, the most well-preserved royal castle in Sweden was built in the 1600s. The castle is built on an island, Lovön which is close to Stockholm.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Azure.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Azure the Frozen Seas Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frozen Lake, Sweden "How many lakes are there in Sweden, Summer!?" queried Patrick of Dromore. "A huge number, I'm guessing!" "Yes, indeedy—95,700!" Frozen Lake, Sweden Wintertime changes the landscape considerably. Bodies of water can freeze over, trees are covered in snow, darkness falls earlier and light comes later. Taking a walk through a winter forest is refreshing but do be careful where you put your feet.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Summer!.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Summer! the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Apladalen, Värnamo, 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 Patrick of Dromore. "A bridge that's a border? Sounds great!" said Wawatay. Apladalen, Värnamo, Sweden A natural history park is the main attraction in Värnamo, featuring traditional houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. There are goats, sheep, rabbits and poultry that you can pet.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Wawatay.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Wawatay the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Icy Country Road Sweden’s northernmost point is called Treriksröset, meaning "three national cairns". This is the point where Sweden, Norway and Finland meet, so you can literally stand in three countries at once at this point in Sweden. Sweden Icy Country Road Grab your runner sled and get ready for some fun in the winter sun! The ice packed road is perfect for waxed runners and sledding fun!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Joe.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Joe the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Street Art "The hotel manager taught us two untranslatable Swedish words today, to help understand Swedish culture," remarked Patrick of Dromore. "What are they?" asked Choose a name. "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.'" Sweden Street Art People's Park, Malmö showcases the beauty of nature and the creativity of the people's art.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Choose a name.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Swedish Main Train Domain Sweden’s northernmost point is called Treriksröset, meaning "three national cairns". This is the point where Sweden, Norway and Finland meet, so you can literally stand in three countries at once at this point in Sweden. Swedish Main Train Domain Pulling out of Stockholm Railway Station we see the "Orange Carriages", not to be mistaken for the spooky Silverpilen train, or Silver Arrow, that we met in one Scary Fayre episode! These trains may be ridden in perfect safety!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Choose a name.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Crown Pharmacy "You know, Edgar called me a heathen the other week because I said I didn't like Dickens," remarked Patrick of Dromore. "I'm going to inform him that 'heathen' comes from the Old Norse heiðinn, meaning 'one who inhabits the heath or open country'." Muschi grinned. "He'll probably just call you a Philistine instead, Patrick of Dromore!" she said. Crown Pharmacy This splendid red and gold sign is at the Skansen Open Air Museum in Stockholm. The Crown Pharmacy (Apoteket Kronan) has a sign outside in the form of a royal crown to accord with the pharmacy’s name. Enter the pharmacy to go back to a time when the pharmacist made up medicines and tinctures from a recipe. The shop fittings are mostly from the palace pharmacy at Drottningholm outside Stockholm as well as from a pharmacy in Köping that was run by the noted chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Muschi.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Muschi the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mariefred Railway Station "You know, Edgar called me a heathen the other week because I said I didn't like Dickens," remarked Patrick of Dromore. "I'm going to inform him that 'heathen' comes from the Old Norse heiðinn, meaning 'one who inhabits the heath or open country'." Sif grinned. "He'll probably just call you a Philistine instead, Patrick of Dromore!" she said. Mariefred Railway Station The Mariefred Rail Station is located in Sodermanland, Sweden. The station operates a steam locomotive on the narrowest track, called a narrow-gauge track, ever used for public train services runs from Mariefred to Läggesta and Taxinge Näsby, between May and Sept.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Sif.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Sif the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Värmland "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 Patrick of Dromore. "A bridge that's a border? Sounds great!" said Draco. Sweden Värmland Standing on the peak of one of many throughout the travelled road, it's incredible to look over the green valley below, is that a cloud shadow?
While enjoying your Saga, you met Draco.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Draco the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Limhamn, Malmö Oh look ... you won a pet! Sweden Limhamn, Malmö Walking along the coast of Malmo, the sunny sea grasses call travelers to keep strolling
While enjoying your Saga, you met chendler.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with chendler the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
chendler gave you 1 "Flabbergasted Frost Flora" size 7
@ Sweden Cornflowers Sweden’s northernmost point is called Treriksröset, meaning "three national cairns". This is the point where Sweden, Norway and Finland meet, so you can literally stand in three countries at once at this point in Sweden. Sweden Cornflowers Waving gently in the summer breezes, the bright blue flowers are the inspiration to so many art pieces, pottery, china and eyes of blue!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Spot.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Spot the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Örebro Castle, Sweden "You know, Edgar called me a heathen the other week because I said I didn't like Dickens," remarked Patrick of Dromore. "I'm going to inform him that 'heathen' comes from the Old Norse heiðinn, meaning 'one who inhabits the heath or open country'." Avalanche grinned. "He'll probably just call you a Philistine instead, Patrick of Dromore!" he said. Örebro Castle, Sweden The oldest part of the castle, a defence tower, was built in the late 13th century. In the 1890s the castle underwent extensive remodelling and the round towers you see today were created.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Avalanche.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Avalanche the Snowcat. They both received one silver mole!
"Come with me, we are going to the underground Metro."
"The underground for a trip?" Zzzipity asked. Patrick of Dromore shook their head, "Not quite, you will see when we get there, just another block."
When they arrived in the underground station Zzzipity 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." Patrick of Dromore 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." Sweden Ostkustleden A wonderful place to rent a cabin and relax on the shores, the traveler who enjoys sunrises and sunsets will not be disappointed.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Zzzipity.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Zzzipity the Bee. They both received one silver mole!
Patrick of Dromore turned to Maxwell and asked, "Do you recycle?"
Maxwell responded, "Well, I try to, I think it is important."
Patrick of Dromore nodded in agreement, "In Sweden, they recycle so much that they only have one percent waste to take to the landfills, fifty percent of waste is recycled or composted and forty-nine percent is incinerated for energy." Maxwell gave a big smile at this news, "We need to do more, we need to be like Sweden, when we get home I am going to talk to my friends about starting a compost and learning more about how we can be more efficient in our waste management." Sweden Snow Fence Covered in a fresh layer of snow, covering the world in white for all the eye can see, strap on your snowshoes and enjoy a crisp walk!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Maxwell.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Maxwell the Garter snake. They both received one silver mole!
@ Downtown Crown "How many lakes are there in Sweden, PufFy?" queried Patrick of Dromore. "A huge number, I'm guessing!" "Yes, indeedy—95,700!" Downtown Crown King Carl XVI Gustaf has been the monarch of Sweden since 1973. He is the 74th King of Sweden. Sweden's tradition of monarchy goes back over a thousand years. This crown, representing Sweden's monarchy, is a famous landmark on the Skeppsholm Bridge in Stockholm's "Gamla Stan", which means its historic "Old Town" quarter.
While enjoying your Saga, you met PufFy.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with PufFy the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Øresund Bridge "They certainly like quirky marketing here, Enterbeauty a name for this pet! 'The Call a Swede phoneline provided a single telephone number that anyone around the world could call and talk to a Swedish person picked at random from a group of volunteers. The scheme ran for three months and took calls from all around the world.'" "That sounds like a fun thing to do, Patrick of Dromore!" Øresund Bridge The Øresund Bridge is a toll bridge that links Denmark and Sweden. Spanning 16 km (9.94 mi.) A very dramatic photograph showing not only the impressive bridge but a wonderfully moody sky.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Patrick of Dromore 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!
@ Twilight Sky, Stockholm "The hotel manager taught us two untranslatable Swedish words today, to help understand Swedish culture," remarked Patrick of Dromore. "What are they?" asked George. "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.'" Twilight Sky, Stockholm It does not matter where you live or visit, everyone loves to sit for a while and gaze out at the setting sun. It may be just a gentle darkening of the sky with a bit of red or orange, or it may be a full-on display of colours. Relax and enjoy as nature says goodnight.
While enjoying your Saga, you met George.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with George the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Winding Mountain Road "How many lakes are there in Sweden, Zuri?" queried Patrick of Dromore. "A huge number, I'm guessing!" "Yes, indeedy—95,700!" Sweden Winding Mountain Road Sit down, strap in and hang on! The adventure on these winding roads is about to get real! When life hands you a curve, remember, lean into it!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Zuri.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with Zuri the Lilac Daydream Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Northern Lights, Sweden "'Swedes consume 20 million Semlor per year'," read out Patrick of Dromore 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 lilycat. "They do indeed, lilycat, but it warns you here—a Swedish king in the 18th century died after eating too many of them!" Northern Lights, Sweden The Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights can be seen in more northern countries and they never fail to instill a sense of wonder. Green is the most often seen colour with red being the rarest. Dancing, rippling, swaying colours are created when charged particles collide with gasses in the earth’s upper atmosphere.
While enjoying your Saga, you met lilycat.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with lilycat the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
lilycat gave you 1 "Scandinavia Travel Stamp" size 7
@ Bring The Oars, Sweden As Patrick of Dromore's tour of "Sweden" comes to an end, he receives a seasonally appropriate gift! Barren Winter Hills Hills and mountains layered over a background add depth. These wintery feeling hills are just waiting for you to add whatever you like. Maybe you want a whole forest where pets can play hide and seek. Perhaps you prefer to cover the hills with snow and create a place to make snow people or snowpets. Maybe there is one lone tree bare of leaves or an ocean below the hills. Ah! My pets are clamouring for me to make them a place where they can go sledding. Bring The Oars, Sweden Sweden has more pleasure crafts, per capita than almost any other country. The people of Sweden have a great affinity with water. This looks like a fine little boat and the waterway has some lovely scenery. Time for a leisurely drift down the river. Patrick of Dromore has completed his tour of "Sweden"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour Scandinavia!
While enjoying your Saga, you met poddu laddoo.
Patrick of Dromore shook paws with poddu laddoo the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
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