Image 1/25

@ Drama In The Sky
Barney 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.

Image 2/25

@ Fluffy Clouds

Yellow Daisy Egg
My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.

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.

Image 3/25

@ Rainbow Over The Grey Sea
"Art galleries can be hard on the paws, can't they, Nanuk?" remarked Barney.
"Just think of the café and gift shop at the end, Barney! That keeps me going!"
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.

Image 4/25

@ Balloons In The Sky
"The Great Fire of 1666 started in London, on Pudding Lane, in a baker's shop. The baker believed he had put the fire out but in the middle of the night the fire grew and his house was in flames. Pudding Lane is still there today. If you want to visit it, Monument is the nearest tube station. The place where the fire started is also marked by a monument topped by a fiery gold ornament," said Barney.
"It makes it sound like it's the only monument in London, Barney!" chuckled Drozan.
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.

Image 5/25

@ Hide And Seek Moon
“What have you got in your rucksack, Mini?” asked Barney. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, Barney,” responded Mini. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
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.

Image 6/25

@ The Milky Way
"Today's trivia question, Mrs. Dylan!" announced Barney. "When were the first ever windmills built?"
"Oh, goodness! I've no idea, Barney, but I imagine they're pretty old!" responded Mrs. Dylan.
Barney grinned. "Windmills have been in use since 200 BCE. They were first developed in Persia and China."
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.

Image 7/25

@ Boeing Stearman Biplane
"Wow! It says here in our brochure that there’s a bush called dictamnus albus which emits a flammable, oily substance which can be lit on fire, without burning the bush itself," remarked Barney.
"Wow indeedy!" responded Whisper.
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.

Image 8/25

@ The Silver Path
"What unit of measure is used for wind speed, Barney?" asked Periwinkle.
"Um—I don't know—miles per hour?" hazarded Barney.
"No. The knot."
"Oh, Periwinkle, I thought that was to do with sailing?"
Periwinkle 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."
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?

Image 9/25

@ Classic Biplane CB-1
"Today's trivia question, Charbon!" announced Barney. "When were the first ever windmills built?"
"Oh, goodness! I've no idea, Barney, but I imagine they're pretty old!" responded Charbon.
Barney grinned. "Windmills have been in use since 200 BCE. They were first developed in Persia and China."
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.

Image 10/25

@ Sunglasses Everyone
"Did you know you can start a fire with ice, Barney?" asked Likey.
"How on earth do you do that?" queried Barney.
"Well, you need a disc of clear ice shaped into a lens, then use it as you would a magnifying glass to shine the sun's rays onto flammable material, such as dry grass."
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.

Image 11/25

@ A Mystical Place
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.
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.

Image 12/25

@ When Sky And Water Become As One
“What have you got in your rucksack, Milo?” asked Barney. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, Barney,” responded Milo. “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.

Image 13/25

@ Pastel Pink Sky
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.
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.

Image 14/25

@ Red Arrows, UK
When it’s a hot, muggy summer day, you’ve probably heard the word “humid.” But what does that mean, exactly? Relative humidity is the amount of water that the air can hold before it rains. Humidity is usually measured in percentages, so the highest level of relative humidity—right before it rains—is 100 percent.
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.

Image 15/25

@ 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?

Image 16/25

@ Touch The Moon
"Did you know that kite flying and fire fighting featured at the 1900 Olympics in Paris, Splat?"
"That's amazing, Barney!"

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.

Image 17/25

@ Winging Home
“I could stay here in front of this image forever, Barney,” said Tuppence. “This is an amazing place!”
“Well, you never know what lies ahead, Tuppence. I wouldn't be surprised if the next exhibit is even better!” said Barney.
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.

Image 18/25

@ Heron On A Misty Mornings
"This is an extremely varied set of exhibits, Barney!" remarked Flip Flop Flap. "We're going from really cosy pictures of pets to amazing scenic landscapes!"
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.

Image 19/25

@ Fun Stars
"What unit of measure is used for wind speed, Barney?" asked Edwina.
"Um—I don't know—miles per hour?" hazarded Barney.
"No. The knot."
"Oh, Edwina, I thought that was to do with sailing?"
Edwina 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."
Fun Stars
Such a delightful design for the wall of a young pet's room, or any pet that loves stars and cute things.

Image 20/25

@ Substantial Cloud
"It says in our tour guide that 96.5% of water on Earth is in our oceans, covering 71% of the surface of our planet," remarked Barney.
"That's amazing, Barney!" responded Népomucène Bibliophilus.
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?

Image 21/25

@ A Day In A Balloon
"Do you know how matches came to be invented, Nano?" queried Barney.
"No, how, Barney?"
"An English apothecary, John Walker, used a stick to stir a pot containing antimony sulphide, potassium chlorate & sulphur and some of the mixture stuck to the end of the stick. When he tried to scrape the lump, it easily caught fire and this led to the birth of friction matches. This was in 1827."
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.

Image 22/25

@ Tree Silhouette
"After the Great Fire of London in 1666, businessmen started house insurance companies. They had to be careful because if another fire started they could lose a lot of money. To get around this, they ended up hiring their own fire brigade just in case a fire did start! This is when the first brigade started."
"It sounds a bit hit-and-miss, Barney!" remarked Aurelia.
"It was, yes. Any of the insurance companies' fire brigades weren't allowed to put out a fire of a house which was insured with a different company!"
"They'd just watch it burn, then, Barney?"
"Well—I guess that was how it went, Aurelia, yes!"
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.

Image 23/25

@ A Very Grey Day
"When was silver identified as an element?"
"Eek—no idea, Alex!"
"Don't worry, Barney! It was as far back as 4000 BCE!"
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.

Image 24/25

@ Rainbow Over The Sea
"I'm going to buy that souvenir wind spinner, FLEECE," said Barney. "It'll be a nice colourful addition to my garden!"
"That sounds like a lovely memento, Barney!"
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.

Image 25/25

@ Electrical Show
As Barney'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.
Barney has completed his exploration of "Sky"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also explore the Elements!