Hoorayrah arrived for the Singleton Pets Three-City Valentine Event and pausing on the bridge looking at the majestic exterior of the hotel felt very nervous. Perhaps he shouldn't have come? This was for braver souls than he was! But then, screwing up his courage, he finished crossing the bridge and entered the hotel.
While travelling in Europe, you met Jewel.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Jewel the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
Jewel and you found 5 "Plowy McPlowface the Snowplow" size 4.
Hoorayrah very much enjoyed the fondue they shared that night! It was lovely to partake of such an iconic and delicious Swiss recipe, and juggling forkfuls of bread dipped in cheese sauce broke the ice amongst all the pets!
While travelling in Europe, you met Jillie.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Jillie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
The view from his room was absolutely beautiful. The next morning Hoorayrah felt his spirits rising as he happily regarded the seagulls flying low over the lake outside.
While travelling in Europe, you met Solo.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Solo the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
Solo gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Vert & Gris" FULL SIZE
While Hoorayrah was waiting for breakfast time, he heard a gentle tap at the door. It was a sweet little bear clutching a gift of a rose, and taped to the stalk were details of the delights for the day ahead! Hoorayrah felt he had made his first friend in Switzerland!
While travelling in Europe, you met Catalina.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Catalina the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Catalina gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé vert et bleu" FULL SIZE
It was their first expedition in Lucerne and to Hoorayrah's horror, it was a cable car trip! Oh no! Heights were awful! To overcome his fear, he concentrated on talking to the pets on either side of him and taking careful note of their answers. Luckily this seemed to work!
While travelling in Europe, you met Susan.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Susan the Snowflake. They both received one silver mole!
Susan and you found 5 "Winter Door For The Brick House, Closed" size 4.
Hoorayrah gulped at the view from the top. Never, he felt, had he ever been so high up before! It was like being in an aeroplane looking down at the clouds! But he knew at the same time it was going to be a very treasured memory in future, so he made an effort to think of something other than his nerves.
While travelling in Europe, you met Ellie.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Ellie the Graceful Elephant. They both received one silver mole!
They stopped for an al fresco picnic. It was cold but the air was very fresh and it felt healthy. Hoorayrah had to sit with his back to the deep drop just past the line of fir trees. Then he decided to confide in the tour guide about his fears, and the guide's sympathetic, calm good sense made him feel a lot better.
While travelling in Europe, you met Mittens.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Mittens the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
The group, under careful supervision, tackled a spot of mountain climbing. Hoorayrah nearly backed out of the activity, but talked himself round, reassuring himself that it was perfectly safe at this beginner level!
While travelling in Europe, you met Selina.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Selina the Candy Cane Fairy. They both received one silver mole!
Selina and you found 5 "Door For The Brick House, Open" size 4.
Hoorayrah was a little late for lunch, having taken a nap, and searched for his group. A waiter approached bearing menus. "Willkommen," he said. "Haben Sie Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeite?" Hoorayrah gasped, wishing he had brought his German dictionary! "Um ... ", he ventured. Fortunately the tour guide hurried over. "He's just asking if you have any food intoler­ances. Never mind! Come, we're over here."
While travelling in Europe, you met DILLIGAS.
Hoorayrah shook paws with DILLIGAS the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
DILLIGAS and you found 5 "Winter Window For Brick House" size 4.
The tour guide related the famous story of William Tell; the arrow shot into the apple on his son's head, & a lot more. The next activity was archery. Hoorayrah was nervous as he felt he had two left paws when it came to sport and didn't want to look incompetent in front of the others. But he didn't back out and in the end performed quite well!
While travelling in Europe, you met lady lovely.
Hoorayrah shook paws with lady lovely the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
lady lovely and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowcat" size 4.
That afternoon the group went for a walk along the lake. Hoorayrah realised he was getting much more exercise than he normally would, and bravely resolved, when he got back home, to do at least some exercise every single day, even if it was just five minutes!
While travelling in Europe, you met whisper.
Hoorayrah shook paws with whisper the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Hoorayrah and the rest of the group were invited on board a paddlesteamer for a tea party! They were served with delicious light snacks followed by a selection of cheeses, whilst enjoying the scenery on either side of Lake Lucerne. They were all sorry when it ended!
While travelling in Europe, you met Sunshine.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Sunshine the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
Sunshine gave you 1 "Purple Crystal Cluster" size 8
In the evening they had been invited to a Swiss dancing event, in which they would take part. Hoorayrah hated the thought of this! If only he had a good friend to go with! But he bravely put his best paw forward. After all, if he was the worst of all of them, at least he would be giving others more confidence!
While travelling in Europe, you met Mocha.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Mocha the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Mocha gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé vert et bleu" FULL SIZE
The next day, they all took part in an orienteering activity. Hoorayrah was in charge of reading the compass, and he accidentally sent them all south instead of north! But he bravely owned up to his mistake, and to his surprise no one minded at all -- they were having too much fun for that!
While travelling in Europe, you met Sam.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Sam the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
At elevenses time, the tour guide took them for Kaffee und Kuchen at a very grand-looking Schloss. Hoorayrah felt nervous about being in such a magnificent setting, and perhaps being spoken to in German! But he discussed his fears with a few fellow-guests in the group and realised he could be brave and just possibly enjoy the event!
While travelling in Europe, you met Sam.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Sam the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
Sam and you found 5 "Door For The Brick House, Open" size 4.
A hike had been planned as a little excursion. Hoorayrah really didn't feel like going; he was so tired after all the previous activities that day. As he was dragging him hiking boots over his paws, he decided to be brave, and to explain to the tour guide that he just didn't feel up to it. The guide was very understanding, and Hoorayrah realised that he wasn't the only one not feeling quite up to the hike!
While travelling in Europe, you met Boycee.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Boycee the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Boycee and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowdog" size 4.
"Oh, Joshua, have you seen this lion?" queried Hoorayrah. "It's so lifelike; I felt quite scared at first, but then I was brave enough to investigate."
While travelling in Europe, you met Baile Átha Cliath.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Baile Átha Cliath the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Baile Átha Cliath gave you 1 "Joshua the Brave Lion" size 10
Hoorayrah and the rest of the group enjoyed a party that night by the river in Lucerne! Hoorayrah made the most of his time there and took part in all the dancing!
While travelling in Europe, you met Patches.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Patches the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Hoorayrah and the others continued partying along the banks of the river, enjoying the neon lighting which cast such beautiful reflections on the water!
While travelling in Europe, you met Blue Fire.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Blue Fire the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
The Swiss claim to make the best chocolate in the world, and the people of Lucerne proudly claim to make the best chocolate in Switzerland! The pets visited a chocolate making factory in Lucerne and most purchased a delicious souvenir of their visit!
While travelling in Europe, you met Choose a name.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Hoorayrah hired a car to take a few of the pets on a tour of the city. This meant he had to gather all his courage together to negotiate driving in a strange city, where some of the traffic signs were in German and wholly unfamiliar, and distances were in kilometres!
While travelling in Europe, you met Luckyice.
Hoorayrah shook paws with Luckyice the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Luckyice gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Bleu" FULL SIZE
Switzerland was an amazing country of lush green meadows of chocolate-box prettiness, majestic snow-capped mountains and beautiful lakes. As they neared the end of their tour, Hoorayrah decided it would be well worth coming back!
While travelling in Europe, you met PluttiPott.
Hoorayrah shook paws with PluttiPott the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Joshua gave you a really great gift, "Single Pink And White Rose" !