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.
Living on the Edge A cliff edge in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Choose a name.
Flower shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 1 "Navy Flower Power Egg" FULL SIZE
@ Cliff Hanger "Did you know the name New South Wales came from the journal of Lieutenant James Cook -- later Captain Cook -- who sailed up the east coast of Australia in 1770. He thought that the land looked like the south coast of Wales," said Beast. "Huh!" responded Flower. "He saw kangaroos boinging about on the beach and -- and -- banana trees and thought, 'Oh, this reminds me of Porthcawl'!" "Don't be silly. Anyway, he first named it 'New Wales' but then changed the name in his journal to 'New South Wales'. Cliff Hanger The Blue Mountains, NSW.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Beast.
Flower shook paws with Beast the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Maroubra, Sydney "The time zones are quite complicated and varied in Australia, Midnight Blue!" "How so, Flower?" "There's a town in New South Wales called Broken Hill which does not adhere to the region’s time zone. Instead, it uses ACST, Australian Central Standard Time, which is 30 minutes behind the rest of the state!" Maroubra, Sydney Maroubra, Sydney
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Midnight Blue.
Flower shook paws with Midnight Blue the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Coogee, NSW "What's the most easterly part of New South Wales, Alvin?" "Um -- the bit closest to Queensland? -- Byron Bay?" "Yes and no," responded Flower. "Cape Byron is the most easterly point on the mainland, but Lord Howe Island, 360 miles (580 km) east of the continent, also belongs to New South Wales. It's roughly parallel with Port Macquarie." Coogee, NSW Coogee, in residential Sydney, is a very popular beach with large stretches of sand and inlet ocean pools.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Alvin.
Flower shook paws with Alvin the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sydney Opera House, Australia I wonder if we will run into the man from Snowy River or his mountain pony while we are here, Flower! Sydney Opera House, Australia In Sydney harbour stands the world-famous Sydney Opera House, the multi-venue performing arts theatre, a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture. Queen Elizabeth ll officially opened the theater on Oct. 20 1973. On 28 June 2007, the Sydney Opera House became a Unesco World Heritage Site.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Kåre.
Flower shook paws with Kåre the Hibernating Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ New Year, Sydney "Something I found out just now, Liam! Paul Hogan, or Mick Dundee in Crocodile Dundee was once employed as a painter on the Sydney Harbour Bridge." Liam laughed. "We like Mick Dundee, don't we, Flower? 'That's not a knife. That's a knife.' " New Year, Sydney A blaze of firework bursts light up the sea and Sydney's iconic harbour bridge in this display to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Liam.
Flower shook paws with Liam the Emperor Penguin Chick. They both received one silver mole!
@ Slumbering Sydney "Okay, Flower! The name of the unofficial national anthem that is often played in pubs and AFL matches across Australia?" "Waltzing Matilda?" hazarded Flower. Choose a name sighed. "It's a little bit more modern than that. The song is It’s A Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll) by AC/DC—a band that was formed in Sydney, and incidentally is pronounced Acca Dacca here." "That's a lot of information to take in all at once, Choose a name!" Slumbering Sydney The Opera House stands out as a landmark in this dark night scene. The Sydney Harbour Bridge can be seen on the far left.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Choose a name.
Flower shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sails in Silhouette "Did you know the name New South Wales came from the journal of Lieutenant James Cook -- later Captain Cook -- who sailed up the east coast of Australia in 1770. He thought that the land looked like the south coast of Wales," said shotzee. "Huh!" responded Flower. "He saw kangaroos boinging about on the beach and -- and -- banana trees and thought, 'Oh, this reminds me of Porthcawl'!" "Don't be silly. Anyway, he first named it 'New Wales' but then changed the name in his journal to 'New South Wales'. Sails in Silhouette The famous "sails" of the iconic Sydney Opera House against a backdrop of the setting sun.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with shotzee.
Flower shook paws with shotzee the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Landmark Lighthouse "Wow, listen to this, Flower! In the 1830s, the story goes, a Sydney housewife threw out some rotting Tasmanian apples into the garden. They took root and grew, becoming the start of all the Granny Smith apples in the world." "That's certainly an amazing tale, Choose a name! So—was that lady old Mrs Smith, then?" Landmark Lighthouse This historic and distinctive landmark stands atop a rocky cliff, guarding the entrance to Sydney Harbour.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Choose a name.
Flower shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fireworks over the Harbour "Did you know the name New South Wales came from the journal of Lieutenant James Cook -- later Captain Cook -- who sailed up the east coast of Australia in 1770. He thought that the land looked like the south coast of Wales," said Népomucène Bibliophilus. "Huh!" responded Flower. "He saw kangaroos boinging about on the beach and -- and -- banana trees and thought, 'Oh, this reminds me of Porthcawl'!" "Don't be silly. Anyway, he first named it 'New Wales' but then changed the name in his journal to 'New South Wales'. Fireworks over the Harbour The night sky is lit up in shades of fuchsia and blue as huge fireworks enhance the celebrations for the New Year!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Népomucène Bibliophilus.
Flower shook paws with Népomucène Bibliophilus the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Népomucène Bibliophilus and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Anzac Bridge, Sydney "The time zones are quite complicated and varied in Australia, Arthur!" "How so, Flower?" "There's a town in New South Wales called Broken Hill which does not adhere to the region’s time zone. Instead, it uses ACST, Australian Central Standard Time, which is 30 minutes behind the rest of the state!"
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Arthur.
Flower shook paws with Arthur the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bridge, Sydney Harbour "Try this Violet Crumble bar, Flower! It's a honeycomb centre wrapped in chocolate." "It sounds like a Crunchie, Nicole! Is it violet flavoured?" "No, but the wrapper's violet coloured. I think it's nicer than Crunchie!" Bridge, Sydney Harbour Due to its shape, it is affectionately referred to as the "Coathanger" by Sydney residents!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Nicole.
Flower shook paws with Nicole the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Oceanides Sea Nymphs "Would you like a barbecue-flavoured Shape, Flower?" queried iddels. Flower accepted with thanks and examined his little biscuit. "It's got six sides. Why don't they call it a Hexagon, rather than a Shape?" "Oh no—they're all different, Flower! The Cheddar flavour is a rectangle, Chicken is oval with a crimped edge and Cheese & Bacon is a sort of pillow shape." Oceanides Sea Nymphs Oceanides by Helen Leete, installed in 1997, refers to the sea nymphs of Greek mythology which were often part human and part sea-creature. They represent bathers enjoying the sea and sun at Manly Beach, Sydney, NSW.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with iddels.
Flower shook paws with iddels the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Relax By The Water Oh look ... you won a pet! Relax By The Water This looks like the perfect place to relax after a day of walking around museums. Here there is soft white sand, enough perfect rocks for sitting on, and inviting water to dip into and cool off. Bring a snack and some water, and enjoy the views while giving your sore feet a break.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Azure.
Flower shook paws with Azure the Rainy Crocodile. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunset at Shelly Beach No, I don't want to visit the Sydney Opera House Flower. Opera just sounds like fingers on a chalkboard to me. Can't we visit Tamworth instead? Sunset at Shelly Beach Sunset, Shelly Beach, NSW
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Volodymyr.
Flower shook paws with Volodymyr the Dragon of Peace. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rural Postbox "Did you know that Sydney was named after an 18th century British Home Secretary? Originally the settlement was called Sydney Cove," remarked Flower. "I'd like to have a city named after me," mused Ove like my dad who I miss so much. Flower snorted. "A city called Ove like my dad who I miss so much! Get away with you!" Rural Postbox A sturdy makeshift postbox set up in the hinterland of Byron Bay.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Ove like my dad who I miss so much.
Flower shook paws with Ove like my dad who I miss so much the Desert Rose Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
Ove like my dad who I miss so much and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Tweed Heads, NSW "The time zones are quite complicated and varied in Australia, Tiger!" "How so, Flower?" "There's a town in New South Wales called Broken Hill which does not adhere to the region’s time zone. Instead, it uses ACST, Australian Central Standard Time, which is 30 minutes behind the rest of the state!" Tweed Heads, NSW Where rainforest meets ocean! Tweed Heads is right next to the border with Queensland and offers all you could wish for a quintessential Australian holiday, whether it be hiking, kayaking or surfing!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Tiger.
Flower shook paws with Tiger the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Chinwagging pelicans Flower was groaning and clutching his tum. "Whatever is the matter?" queried Lacy. "When I said I would like a burger at lunchtime, the waiter asked me if I wanted it with 'the lot'. Of course, I said, 'yes, please!' The burger came with salad, sauce, pickled beetroot, a fried egg—oh, and a huge slice of pineapple!" Chinwagging pelicans These Australian pelicans are enjoying the scene below -- one wonders what they are talking about! It is a distinctive bird, large, with black wings and a long pink bill measuring nearly 20 inches (49 cm).
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Lacy.
Flower shook paws with Lacy the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Green tree frog Flower was groaning and clutching his tum. "Whatever is the matter?" queried lily monet. "When I said I would like a burger at lunchtime, the waiter asked me if I wanted it with 'the lot'. Of course, I said, 'yes, please!' The burger came with salad, sauce, pickled beetroot, a fried egg—oh, and a huge slice of pineapple!" Green tree frog Not to be confused with the green frog cakes in South Australia!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with lily monet.
Flower shook paws with lily monet the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Skink on the Brink "Did you know the name New South Wales came from the journal of Lieutenant James Cook -- later Captain Cook -- who sailed up the east coast of Australia in 1770. He thought that the land looked like the south coast of Wales," said Midnight. "Huh!" responded Flower. "He saw kangaroos boinging about on the beach and -- and -- banana trees and thought, 'Oh, this reminds me of Porthcawl'!" "Don't be silly. Anyway, he first named it 'New Wales' but then changed the name in his journal to 'New South Wales'. Skink on the Brink The pink-tongued skink cyclodomorphus gerrardii can be found in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales and upwards to Cairns in Queensland.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Midnight.
Flower shook paws with Midnight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Iridescent Ibis Flower was groaning and clutching his tum. "Whatever is the matter?" queried kitty. "When I said I would like a burger at lunchtime, the waiter asked me if I wanted it with 'the lot'. Of course, I said, 'yes, please!' The burger came with salad, sauce, pickled beetroot, a fried egg—oh, and a huge slice of pineapple!" Iridescent Ibis The straw-necked ibis, named after its distinctive pale, spiky feathers down its neck, is found throughout Australia, except it avoids the arid interior environment.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with kitty.
Flower shook paws with kitty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Little Pied Cormorant "Did you know the name New South Wales came from the journal of Lieutenant James Cook -- later Captain Cook -- who sailed up the east coast of Australia in 1770. He thought that the land looked like the south coast of Wales," said Hoppy Bunny. "Huh!" responded Flower. "He saw kangaroos boinging about on the beach and -- and -- banana trees and thought, 'Oh, this reminds me of Porthcawl'!" "Don't be silly. Anyway, he first named it 'New Wales' but then changed the name in his journal to 'New South Wales'. Little Pied Cormorant This is a very common bird on Australia waterways, fresh or saltwater. Its main diet is crayfish and other crustaceans.
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Hoppy Bunny.
Flower shook paws with Hoppy Bunny the Adorable Brown Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canberra ACT at night Flower has now completed his walkabout in New South Wales! As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift! Skateboarding Goanna, Black Hey! Hi, how are you? I am just goanna go for a skate, hehe. I love my new skateboard, and it is such a lovely day the sun is shining; I have my new hat on my head, though I don’t need it to protect me from the sun, it is rather stylish. Let’s race over to the barbecue; I like mine rare, how about you?
Flower has enjoyed his walkabout in New South Wales, but it is time to go home now! "Walkabout" is over now, but there will be more events in PnF soon!
While on Walkabout, you stopped to shoot the breeze with Miss Mousse.
Flower shook paws with Miss Mousse the House Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
Miss Mousse gave you 1 "Skateboarding Goanna, Black" FULL SIZE
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