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@ Chimaera - Endless Adventure
Laariina begins her Chimaerical adventure!
Chimaera - Endless Adventure
Step right up! Come, come! The next journey awaits! The possibilities are endless! Climb aboard a flying carpet? Swallow that scroll and shrink? Jump and fall up? You're only as limited by your imagination!

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@ Chimaera - Post Card

Blue And Copper 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.

Chimaera - Post Card
A cryptic postcard mailed from an exotic shore, blank but for an address. What does it mean? The story is yours to write.

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@ Chimaera - Patron Deer
“If there's time at the end when we get back tonight, I might do some initial sketches for a surreal painting," Bolly said, offering Laariina a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Bolly!" said Laariina.
Chimaera - Patron Deer
Conjured and called, your patron stands regally at the ready to chase away bad omens and troublesome thoughts.

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@ Chimaera - Antique Declaration
“Let's just drink in this exhibit, shall we, Laariina?” suggested jimkitty, sinking down on a convenient chair.
Laariina agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
Chimaera - Antique Declaration
Created to set generations on the right path, carefully crafted, worded and sealed, what soul will find how it resonated for time untold for the masses.

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@ Chimaera - Seal of Approval
"Oh, Laariina! You know that dark grey you see as soon as you turn off the lights—just before complete darkness takes over or your eyes adjust to the lack of light?" asked Draco.
"Er—no, but yes?"
"It has a name! It's known as 'Eigengrau'. It's a German word meaning 'intrinsic grey'".
"Wow!"
Chimaera - Seal of Approval
Balancing an endless orb, sealed with anticipation of what could possibly be in that window? A universe to explore? Kitchen? Brewery? Does it matter to an explorer, not one whit, for you're ready for whatever may come!

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@ Chimaeras - Parrot universe
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Mrs. Dylan, after she and Laariina had spent some time in the virtual reality chamber.
"Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Laariina. "The thought of that generally keeps me going."
Chimaeras - Parrot universe
What just happened? One minute I'm on the street and the next I am transported to a space and time where parrots rule. What further madness awaits?

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@ Chimaera - Countryside of Old
“You know what, Laariina?” said Wisp. “Seeing all these amazing images makes me want to take up videography myself!”
“Sounds like a great idea!" replied Laariina. "There’s an evening class you can join when we get back!"
Chimaera - Countryside of Old
Travelling back in time, to a simple life of hard work, no distraction of electronic media, one could "tweet" with ink and pen, and gossip was at the town square.

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@ Chimaeras - Street Art
"I'm going to buy that ornate ink-well and fountain pen for my Granny, BOB," said Laariina.
"That sounds like a great idea, Laariina—she’ll love them!" replied BOB. "I'm really liking this gift shop!"
Chimaeras - Street Art
Painted in musted colors, the crows watch as passerby toils and shops, keeping track of the continuous journey. But who are they are keeping data for?

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@ Chimaera - Cut the RED Wire
"I'm going to buy that ornate scroll in the antique bottle, Tiana," said Laariina. "It'll go nicely with my painting of the Cliffs of Moher from when we went to the Irish Republic and the set of slate coasters from Wales."
"You're building up a fine collection of souvenirs, Laariina!"
Chimaera - Cut the RED Wire
The clock is ticking, counting down the seconds, and it's up to you to cut the RED wire! But which red wire?
And then you wake up in a cold sweat, wondering forever if you cut the right one.........

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@ Chimaera - Candlelight Dinner?
"I'm going to buy that ornate ink-well and fountain pen for my Granny, smokey," said Laariina.
"That sounds like a great idea, Laariina—she’ll love them!" replied smokey. "I'm really liking this gift shop!"
Chimaera - Candlelight Dinner?
Is it real? Or just a clever ruse to confuse? The candle of eternal flame, or just a chalk drawing done in 3-D street art?

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@ Chimaera - Story Time
"I'm going to buy that ornate ink-well and fountain pen for my Granny, Tigger," said Laariina.
"That sounds like a great idea, Laariina—she’ll love them!" replied Tigger. "I'm really liking this gift shop!"
Chimaera - Story Time
What's that word? It looks like picnic, but it's got a few different letters?
It's panic. It means that you feel like you need to run away.
But I don't want to run away, I want to read what happens next, will she eat the porridge or not?

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@ Chimaera - Water Drop
Laariina and Venus shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Laariina. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Venus. “This is my best side.”
Chimaera - Water Drop
To see the world in a drop of water, the endless possibilities, gazing deep in the simplicity. But millions of years of history and adventure await if only one dares to dive in!

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@ Chimaera - Parchment and Type
Laariina and Meowchi had shaken paws and were now taking time to enjoy the virtual reality show in a companionable silence!
Chimaera - Parchment and Type
There's noting better to start an adventure than a crisp fresh sheet of parchment rolled into the typewriter, 26 letters awaiting your command of tales to be told.

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@ Chimaera - Penmanship
“A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Laariina?” Splodge said.
“It certainly would, Splodge!" said Laariina.
Chimaera - Penmanship
Slants! Take the time to use cursive to express your thoughts, but it's an art form, slanting to the right, leaning to the left. Remember, practice makes perfect.

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@ Chimaera - Animated Rodent
Oh look ... you won a pet!
Chimaera - Animated Rodent
Did those whiskers twitch? Squinting and watching, there it goes again! On silent feet, padding down the wall, leading those with imagination down the rat hole for adventure.

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@ Chimaera - Candy Box Houses
"In our tour brochure it says red and yellow are the most appetising colours. The combination of these two colours boosts the appetite of the average person," said Laariina.
"That makes sense," replied Bernie. "When you think that so many eateries incorporate those colours!"
Chimaera - Candy Box Houses
Dancing colorfully in the valley of light, pastels of every colors remind you of those silly tasty marshmallow treats in the cereal box, one has to explore and see if they really taste the same!

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@ Chimaera - Murderer's Row
"Oh, Cutie Pie, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Laariina.
"What's that, Laariina?" asked Cutie Pie.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Cutie Pie groaned quietly.
Chimaera - Murderer's Row
It's a murder! Who's been killed? Why no one, it's just us perching high above, taking aim, be afraid, very afraid!

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@ Chimaera - Whistle Stop
“You know what, Laariina?” said Inukshuk. “Seeing all these amazing images makes me want to take up videography myself!”
“Sounds like a great idea!" replied Laariina. "There’s an evening class you can join when we get back!"
Chimaera - Whistle Stop
Papa Bear pulls down the chain, signaling that the journey is about to begin, a journey down the tracks of time, slipping quickly to steam, coal and hot fires! All aboard or you'll miss the fun!

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@ Chimaera - Gossip Time
"Oh, Choose a name, this VR part reminds me of something in the paper today," announced Laariina.
"What's that, Laariina?" asked Choose a name.
"New sarcophagus unearthed in Eqypt! Archaeologists find a mummy wrapped in gold foil. It was the tomb of Pharaoh Rocher!"
Choose a name groaned quietly.
Chimaera - Gossip Time
Nothing travels faster than bad news, and the washer women of old, considered the clothes line the Petbook of the age! Catch up on everything everyone is doing, and if you've forgotten what you're supposed to have done, someone will remind you!

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@ Chimaera - What Lies Beneath
“Let's just drink in this exhibit, shall we, Laariina?” suggested Sam, sinking down on a convenient chair.
Laariina agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
Chimaera - What Lies Beneath
Feline fine? Follow me up into the apartment, curl up on the overstuffed recliner, and enjoy a good book.

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@ Chimaera - Down the Rabbit Hole
"I'm going to buy a framed print of that amazing optical illusion, glowy," said Laariina. "It'll go well with my glass maple leaf paperweight from Canada, and my model of Edinburgh Castle from when we went to Scotland."
"That sounds like a nice collection of mementoes, Laariina!"
Chimaera - Down the Rabbit Hole
The pages hold all the secrets, jump in and follow the print to the adventure in a lifetime.

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@ Chimaera - Does Anyone Know
"In our tour brochure it says red and yellow are the most appetising colours. The combination of these two colours boosts the appetite of the average person," said Laariina.
"That makes sense," replied Henry. "When you think that so many eateries incorporate those colours!"
Chimaera - Does Anyone Know
Pre-Google, one only needed a card catalog and a sense of adventure! Getting lost in the stacks of books, gleaning information from pages, dusted in memories, and sweat of investigators. What treasures do the pages hold?

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@ Chimaera - Bear with a Book
"I'm going to buy that ornate ink-well and fountain pen for my Granny, Reynard," said Laariina.
"That sounds like a great idea, Laariina—she’ll love them!" replied Reynard. "I'm really liking this gift shop!"
Chimaera - Bear with a Book
Story time! Pull up your pillow and blanket, while I tell you the story, mesmerizing all with the origins of my snuggly kind.

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@ Chimaera - Fiber Optics
“Do you remember that scene in Johnny English Strikes Again where English thinks he's in a VR scene but he's really out in the streets and shops in London and starts attacking someone with a baguette?" said Beck.
Laariina joined him in hearty laughter at the memory.
Chimaera - Fiber Optics
The color of communication? The colors of light, bending and refracting to speed the data to you in the blink of the eye.

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@ Chimaera - The Endless Story
Laariina and Paz shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Laariina. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Paz. “This is my best side.”
Chimaera - The Endless Story
Glowing eyes, peering out of the dark brambles, mesmerize the unwary, holding them routed to the spot, while the pack circles............. And with the turn of the page, we find out just what happened to our hero........ forever a story, forever journeying.

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@ Chimaeras Papyrus
“A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Laariina?” Choose a name said.
“It certainly would, Choose a name!" said Laariina.
Chimaeras Papyrus
Hieratic script of Ancient Egyptians on papyrus. Hieratic is the name given to a cursive writing system used for Ancient Egyptian, written with ink and a stylus! If you thought cursive in school was challenging? Wait until you decipher this! But there is probably a clue to a new treasure, better get cracking!

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@ Chimaera - Victorian French Missive
Laariina has now completed her Chimaerical adventure! As she exits the world of fantasy, she receives a wonderful gift!
Rabbit with Riding Habit
Do you have the cycling bug? Those who do know how happy it makes them! Our bunny here demonstrates that just about anypet can get on a bicycle and propel it forwards. One can either go for a relaxing solo ride, or join in with a group of pets! It is gentle exercise improving overall health. The best part is when you have got to the top of a hill, then take your paws from the pedals and coast downhill, shouting Whee-e-e-e!

Chimaera - Victorian French Missive
Carefully penned with care, cursive of old, with a calligraphy pen dipped in ink, the missive stayed on the mission of delivering the romance to one lucky recipient.
Laariina has enjoyed her Chimaerical adventure, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy a fantasy adventure!