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@ Drama In The Sky
joe begins his experience of Sky!
Drama In The Sky
The sky is not opening up, but it sure seems that way, with the brilliant flashes of light and the loud crack as the air expands. Get indoors as fast as you can, and keep your pets safe as not many will enjoy the dramatic storm taking place outside.

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@ Fluffy Clouds

Navy Flower Power Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

Fluffy Clouds
Looking like a whipped-up marshmallow spread in the sky. I propose a day of relaxing, we will find a field and lay down on some grass and look up at the clouds and play a game about what they look like to each of us.

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@ Rainbow Over The Grey Sea
"Depending on their strength, winds can be known as a breeze, gale, storm or hurricane. Wind is caused by differences in air pressure. Air rushes from high pressure areas to lower ones," remarked joe.
"Mm-hmm?" responded Dahlia.
Rainbow Over The Grey Sea
A spectacular rainbow just touching the land. Rainbows and hummingbirds (which are like tiny flying rainbows) bring smiles to all who view them. The science behind what makes a rainbow is interesting but it will never be as much fun as the stories you can dream up to explain that bow of colours in the sky.

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@ Balloons In The Sky
Water expands by 9% when it freezes. Frozen water (ice) is lighter than water, which is why ice floats in water.
Balloons In The Sky
Some like balloons a lot—some, however, do not. Balloons can be colourful, or have fun saying on them—if you choose to enjoy balloons, please dispose of them safely after, so they don’t pollute the water and land and cause distress for our animal friends.

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@ Hide And Seek Moon
"A trivia question for you, Voldetort!" announced joe. "Who is the largest consumer of fireworks in the United States?"
Voldetort pondered. "I don't know, joe, who is it?"
"It's Walt Disney World. The park launches the fireworks with compressed air instead of gunpowder to reduce fumes and gain better height and timing."
Hide And Seek Moon
The moon is playing a game—it has enlisted the help of the clouds, showing its face one moment, then hiding behind a passing cloud.

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@ The Milky Way
The ancient Greeks believed that there were four elements that everything was made up of: earth, water, air and fire. This theory was suggested around 450 BCE, and it was later supported and added to by Aristotle. Aristotle also suggested that there was a fifth element, aether, because it seemed strange that the stars would be made out of earthly elements. He would be surprised to learn that they are in fact made up of many elements found on earth, and are so hot they could be said to be on fire all the time!
The Milky Way
The Milky Way Galaxy, with spiral arms outstretched, moves through the cosmos devouring other galaxies—and far into the future, the Milky Way Galaxy will itself be devoured. From our viewpoint on Earth, it appears as a milky band—millions of stars lighting up the deep dark of space.

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@ Boeing Stearman Biplane
"Why do we get sea breezes, joe?" queried Pingu.
joe looked baffled. "I don't know, Pingu! We just do!"
Pingu read out from the brochure: " 'Sea breezes occur because heat from the sun takes longer to warm the sea than the land, creating a difference in air pressure.' So—there it is."
Boeing Stearman Biplane
The Boeing-Stearman Modle 75 Biplane, radial engine, built during the 1930s-40s and at least 10,626 were built in the U.S.A. This plane was a military trainer aircraft.

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@ The Silver Path
The doldrums is a wind-free area around the equator where sailing ships used to get stuck for weeks. Hence the phrase ‘in the doldrums’.
The Silver Path
A ribbon of moonlight on a calm sea, a path to follow. What lies beyond the horizon? will you take a chance?

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@ Classic Biplane CB-1
"Did you know that fire can only burn on Earth, joe?" asked Sugar.
"I guess I hadn't really thought about it, Sugar! Why is that, then?"
"It says here that fire can exist on no known planet, other than Earth itself. This is because the rest of the planets in our Galaxy don’t have enough oxygen to support the burning of a flame."
Classic Biplane CB-1
This classic Hatz CB-1, 1960s biplane is built from a kit. The CB-1 is a tandem dual-control two-seat biplane with fixed tailwheel landing gear and is powered by a variety of nose-mounted small engines. Steel tube fuselage and tail with wooden wings.

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@ Sunglasses Everyone
Air pollution is measured with the Air Quality Index, or AQI. The lower the AQI, the cleaner the air is. However, if you are outside when the AQI is over 100, it’s about the same as breathing in exhaust from a car all day! Things that cause poor air quality are forest fires and cities with lots of car traffic. If the AQI is higher than 100 you shouldn’t spend too much time outside.
Sunglasses Everyone
The sun is so bright today that you really need to wear sunglasses if you hope to avoid a headache and eye strain. If there is not enough light, you cannot see—too much light, and you cannot see. The perfect amount of sun, just like the perfect porridge, is what we want.

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@ A Mystical Place
joe was very happy to meet Midnight Blue here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their tour of the art gallery wings so far!
A Mystical Place
A small craft sets off on an adventure; the pets are excited and wonder what they will see. Passing through a bank of clouds, the sea and sky change. This is not any place the pets have ever seen before. Were they magically transported to a new planet. Is this a dream, are they all still at home tucked up in bed.
They gaze in wonder at the stars that shine brighter and closer than any stars they are used to; the water is as still as a sheet of glass, the pets want to reach down and grab a star reflection, so solid do they appear.

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@ When Sky And Water Become As One
“What have you got in your rucksack, Luckyice?” asked joe. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, joe,” responded Luckyice. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
When Sky And Water Become As One
It is easy to see how one could lose their way when out at sea when the sky and sea are the same colour and there are no other guiding landmarks. Beautiful and peaceful to look upon from a safe and sure place.

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@ Pastel Pink Sky
joe and Terry shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled joe. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Terry. “This is my best side.”
Pastel Pink Sky
When the sky is filled with clouds and depending on the time of day you can get the most spectacular colour displays, from light pastels to vibrant hues. Ever-changing and ever-fascinating, always look up or you may miss a most marvellous show.

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@ Red Arrows, UK
"It says here that 'fire' is from the Old English fȳr, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch vuur and German Feuer," remarked joe.
"That's interesting!" responded Chester.
Red Arrows, UK
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team flying in their Diamond Nine formation. 2022 marks the Hawk-jets' 58th season of displays, and the team has completed 5,000 different appearances around the world.

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@ Soaring Under Clouds
Oh look ... you won a pet!
Soaring Under Clouds
A single plane, the sky, and clouds, a peaceful scene. Do you wonder where the plane is headed? Will the plane go through the clouds and will it encounter some raindrops. Where will the plane eventually land?

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@ Touch The Moon
"What unit of measure is used for wind speed, joe?" asked Pebbles.
"Um—I don't know—miles per hour?" hazarded joe.
"No. The knot."
"Oh, Pebbles, I thought that was to do with sailing?"
Pebbles consulted the tour guide. " 'A knot is a unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile per hour, used especially of ships, aircraft, or winds.' There you go."
Touch The Moon
If you walk across that field and pass that gnarled tree and continue to walk just a bit further, I bet you could touch the moon, maybe even carry it home in a basket—though then what would others do when wanting some moonlight.

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@ Winging Home
The idea that four elements – earth, water, air, and fire – made up all matter was the cornerstone of philosophy, science and medicine for two thousand years.
Winging Home
At the end of the day—it is time to wing homeward, flying past the orange sky, the reflections in the water below follow along, with no choice of their own.

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@ Heron On A Misty Mornings
"Did you know that fire can only burn on Earth, joe?" asked Butterscotch.
"I guess I hadn't really thought about it, Butterscotch! Why is that, then?"
"It says here that fire can exist on no known planet, other than Earth itself. This is because the rest of the planets in our Galaxy don’t have enough oxygen to support the burning of a flame."
Heron On A Misty Mornings
Do you like fog and mist? Sounds can be distorted so this solitary heron is listening carefully as it walks along a mist-covered shore, searching for breakfast.

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@ Fun Stars
joe and Paulina were entranced on reaching this exhibit and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side!
Fun Stars
Such a delightful design for the wall of a young pet's room, or any pet that loves stars and cute things.

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@ Substantial Cloud
“Let's just drink in this exhibit, shall we, joe?” suggested Adept Sanitation Juggernaut, sinking down on a convenient chair.
joe agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
Substantial Cloud
Have you ever seen such a substantial cloud, a cloud with so much personality it almost seems as if it could talk to you? What would it say if it began to speak? Would it tell you where it formed, what it had seen as it travelled across the great blue sky, would it be able to say where it was headed and what it would do when it arrived?

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@ A Day In A Balloon
joe and Adonis were entranced on reaching this exhibit and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side!
A Day In A Balloon
Oh, what fun! We are all going on a balloon ride—high in the air. The pets have packed their favourite snacks and brought their scarves—in case the air is cool. They are chattering and chirping about what they might see once the balloon is in the air.

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@ Tree Silhouette
"Did you know that fire can only burn on Earth, joe?" asked Cuddles.
"I guess I hadn't really thought about it, Cuddles! Why is that, then?"
"It says here that fire can exist on no known planet, other than Earth itself. This is because the rest of the planets in our Galaxy don’t have enough oxygen to support the burning of a flame."
Tree Silhouette
We climbed a hill, and under the delicate branches of the trees, we stood still for a time and let the colours of the sunset relax our minds.

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@ A Very Grey Day
When humans and animals breathe, we give off an odorless gas called carbon dioxide, or CO2. Plants use this gas, along with sunlight, to make food—and oxygen too! This process is called photosynthesis.
A Very Grey Day
There are blustery days and snowy days, but I think this type of day would make a particular little donkey happy. Not everyone will love a grey day—on the bright side—when the sun does break through, it is such a delight that the dim greyness was worth it.

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@ Rainbow Over The Sea
"Did you read what it said under that exhibit earlier, Noelle?" asked joe. "It stated that early windmills' sails turned anti-clockwise but later makers shifted mainly to clockwise."
"Wow, joe! It's one of those things I'd never have thought about!"

Rainbow Over The Sea
I wonder how many rainbows are in the sky—all over the world—at any given moment. Rainbows seem to bring a lot of happiness even if there is not a pot of gold at the end—maybe the real treasure is the joy they bring.

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@ Electrical Show
As joe's experience of "Sky" comes to an end, he receives a wonderful gift!
Flowering Branch, Violet
Walking down the street, marvelling at the flowers awakening to the spring warmth. The new buds on trees bloom into a dazzling array of blossoms delighting the senses and gladening the heart. These wonderful violet blooms adorning delicate branches are a welcome addition to the garden.

Electrical Show
Bolts of energy, radiating light—flung downward from unseen hands—pierce the land.
joe has completed his exploration of "Sky"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also explore the Elements!