@ Serene Expanse Billy bob begins his tour of "London" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Map of England, London and East The pets enjoy a tranquil Hertfordshire landscape before moving south towards London. They see the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and then move on to central London to visit iconic sights. Mind the Gap—they take a trip on the Tube to Baker Street, home of the legendary Sherlock Holmes! They see a typical London pub and see some friendly bobbies guarding the Palace. The pets will then head east to visit a football ground and the scene of a yearly pop festival before finishing the tour in the tranquil surroundings of a mediaeval cathedral city. Serene Expanse Our pets began their London excursion by first enjoying the calming vista of Hexton, a small village outside of the bustling city. Being here on the way to the royal city is like taking a deep breath of fresh air before plunging into all of the sights and sounds they are about to experience.
While touring the British Isles, you met Sweetie pie.
Billy bob shook paws with Sweetie pie the Little Pink Monster. They both received one silver mole!
Sweetie pie gave you 1 "Map of England, London and East"
@ Not An Ugly Duckling “If there's time at the end when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches of this for a watercolour painting," Edwina said, offering Billy bob a wine gum from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Edwina!" said Billy bob. Not An Ugly Duckling Another stop before entering the royal city is at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. While this beautiful swan is peaceful to look at, one can hear the sounds of the city not too far away.
While touring the British Isles, you met Edwina.
Billy bob shook paws with Edwina the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Palace Police "Fitting in while in Britain," read Billy bob. "If someone bumps into you, you should say 'sorry' to them." Choose a name nodded wisely. "That's right, for being in their way. In fact, you're safest prefacing any interaction with 'Sorry'. As in, 'Sorry, could you pass the salt?' " Choose a name and Billy bob laughed together and then carried on reading the Fitting in recommendations. Palace Police One can't be in the royal city of London and not visit the Royal Palace. Unlike the palace guard, these "bobbies" are smiling and don't carry guns. The presence of security helps our pets feel secure.
While touring the British Isles, you met Choose a name.
Billy bob shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Time for a Parade "How's it going, me old China?" enquired Billy bob on meeting Icy. "What did you call me, Billy bob?" asked Icy cautiously. "It's rhyming slang, Icy! China = China plate = mate!" Time for a Parade Our pets are just in time for a parade of the Horse Guards down the Mall. What a sight of pageantry along with the mighty sounds of many hooves. [Horse Guards riding down Mall, near Victoria Monument]
While touring the British Isles, you met Icy.
Billy bob shook paws with Icy the Baby Seal. They both received one silver mole!
@ Totally Tourists "Okay, how do we fit in while in London?" asked Billy bob. paws glanced at the itinerary. "When on the Tube, avoid eye contact, don't smile and, unless absolutely essential, don't speak to any other pet. They will assume you are completely mad," he intoned. Billy bob looked dismayed. Then realisation dawned. "You just made that up!" he accused. "Well, I might have embellished what's here just a tad," grinned paws. Totally Tourists Our pets know all of the places to see while in London, including Westminster Bridge and Big Ben! They decide to wait until the clock hands reach the top of the hour to hear the loud resonating chimes.
While touring the British Isles, you met paws.
Billy bob shook paws with paws the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunset Over a Palace “If there's time at the end when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches of this for a watercolour painting," Drozan said, offering Billy bob a wine gum from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, Drozan!" said Billy bob. Sunset Over a Palace Our pets have spent the day seeing lots of sights, and are now treated to the sight of the Palace of Westminster silhouetted against the evening sun.
While touring the British Isles, you met Drozan.
Billy bob shook paws with Drozan the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ An Evening Experience "Hello, Mittens, where have you been?" asked Billy bob. "I've been stocking up on sweets at the newsagent's over there," said Mittens. "I've got licorice allsorts, Pontefract cakes, jelly babies, sherbet dabs, pear drops, Crunchies, Double Deckers and wine gums!" An Evening Experience Our pets are hungry and a bit weary, and so they make their way to the famous Coach and Horses Pub. Established in 1744, it boasts being true "pub-keeping" as it serves fine ales and true pub food in a setting that takes you back in time. Truly a great place to unwind for our pets after a busy day!
While touring the British Isles, you met Mittens.
Billy bob shook paws with Mittens the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ In the Tube “If there's time at the end when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches of this for a watercolour painting," Zoey said, offering Billy bob a wine gum from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Zoey!" said Billy bob. In the Tube The next day our pets are off again on a day of touring London, starting with using "the tube" (Americans call it the subway) to get to their first destination. This "tube" station is located under Baker Street, where the famous Sherlock Holmes resided just above!
While touring the British Isles, you met Zoey.
Billy bob shook paws with Zoey the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ From the Tube to the Tower Ember was studying the itinerary. "What's Norwich most famous for, Billy bob?" he asked. "It's actually most famous for its mustard, Ember! Colman's Mustard has been produced there for over 200 years. They grow the mustard seeds there and everything." "A strange thing to be famous for, Billy bob!" remarked Ember. From the Tube to the Tower Our pets next make their way to Tower Bridge, the largest and most sophisticated bascule (seesaw) bridge ever completed, built in the late 1800s and opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1894. A walkway stretching between the two towers above the road, not only flies both the Union and England flags, but at one time, had the Olympic rings suspended from it as well!
While touring the British Isles, you met Ember.
Billy bob shook paws with Ember the Welsh dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Infamous Tower "I love this gift shop! I'm going to buy this souvenir," declared Major. "Hey, Billy bob, can you lend me a few silver moles in case I'm a bit short?" "Sorry, I'm boracic," said Billy bob, then burst out laughing. "It's more rhyming slang, Major. 'Boracic' is short for 'boracic lint' and means 'skint'." Infamous Tower Our pets next find themselves at the infamous Tower of London, which has served as a fortress, a palace and a prison. It has also been home to the Royal Mint, the Royal Armouries and even a zoo! Its history dates back to the 1070s and William the Conqueror. Here the Crown Jewels are protected, while millions of tourists, including our pet friends, hear of traditions, ghost stories, and terrible tales of torture and execution.
While touring the British Isles, you met Major.
Billy bob shook paws with Major the Bob the Blue Scaly Monster. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Bell Tolls "Let's practise our Cockney rhyming slang, Poe!" said Billy bob. "So that human over there is wearing a whistle, a Peckham Rye, almond rocks, a titfer, ones and twos, his round the houses are held up with Ascot Races, but he has no tomfoolery." "Do you mean the human hailing a sherbet?" enquired Poe innocently. The Bell Tolls Our pets make their way back towards Big Ben and Westminster Bridge as a storm approach and night falls. It has been a long but enjoyable day!
While touring the British Isles, you met Poe.
Billy bob shook paws with Poe the Holstein Friesian Calf. They both received one silver mole!
@ Need a Lift? “What have you got in your tote bag, Billy bob?” asked Nibbles. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for rain, be it light drizzle or a torrential downpour, given we're in Britain, Nibbles,” responded Billy bob. “There’s an umbrella, a waxed rain hat, a baseball cap for light showers, a Pac-a-Mac, a plastic jacket, a waterproof poncho, a hi-viz waistcoat—you name it, I’ve got it!” Need a Lift? Our pets catch a lift with one of London's black cabs, whose drivers go through extensive training, called "doing the knowledge" before they are licensed to drive these "hackney carriages."
While touring the British Isles, you met Nibbles.
Billy bob shook paws with Nibbles the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ A Different Kind of Subway “If there's time at the end when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches of this for a watercolour painting," Finley said, offering Billy bob a wine gum from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, Finley!" said Billy bob. A Different Kind of Subway The pets then make their way on foot and find a subway - only it's not the American kind of subway, and we know the London-kind is called a tube. So what is this subway? Like so many unique British terms, this means a pedestrian underpass - one that goes beneath a road!
While touring the British Isles, you met Finley.
Billy bob shook paws with Finley the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ A River View "Did you know that Kew Gardens seed bank holds 36,000 wild plant species, Enterbeauty a name for this pet?" asked Billy bob. "You can adopt a seed chosen from any continent around the world and get a certificate of adoption." "That would make a fine present for somepet!" said Enterbeauty a name for this pet. A River View From walking under the road to catching a bird's eye view of the River Thames with a number of its bridges, our pets have had some amazing experiences today!
While touring the British Isles, you met Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Billy bob shook paws with Enterbeauty a name for this pet the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Enterbeauty a name for this pet and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ London Rain “Oh hello, Billy bob!” cried chendler. “Didn’t we bump into each other on the skating rink last winter?” "We literally did that!" cried Billy bob. London Rain After a good night's sleep, our pets awaken to another one of London's "sights and sounds" - that of the seemingly ever-present rain! They were able to catch this view on an enclosed double-decker bus!
While touring the British Isles, you met chendler.
Billy bob shook paws with chendler the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Colorful Sight BUCKEY was studying the itinerary. "What's Norwich most famous for, Billy bob?" he asked. "It's actually most famous for its mustard, BUCKEY! Colman's Mustard has been produced there for over 200 years. They grow the mustard seeds there and everything." "A strange thing to be famous for, Billy bob!" remarked BUCKEY. Colorful Sight As our pets begin to leave the streets of London for its outskirts, they catch sight of a colorful "pet" whom they say looked very friendly - but alas, it was one of a number of pieces of street art they have seen in their three days in London.
While touring the British Isles, you met BUCKEY.
Billy bob shook paws with BUCKEY the Achiever Beaver. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ancient Stones "I've just heard Alastair greet Moriarty with 'Morning, squire!' " said Luminous. "I like it! I shall use it to greet the next pet I meet." "Remember it can only be used by male pets to greet other male pets, Luminous," advised Billy bob. Ancient Stones One's tour of London and its surrounding areas wouldn't be complete without seeing ancient stones that make up very aged castles.This one is Hadleigh Castle, first begun in 1215, and once a favorite residence of the aging King Edward III during its refortification during the 100 Years War. Our pets are delighted to tour this towering piece of history that overlooks the Essex Marshes.
While touring the British Isles, you met Luminous.
Billy bob shook paws with Luminous the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sporting About "Let's practise our Cockney rhyming slang, Choose a name!" said Billy bob. "So that human over there is wearing a whistle, a Peckham Rye, almond rocks, a titfer, ones and twos, his round the houses are held up with Ascot Races, but he has no tomfoolery." "Do you mean the human hailing a sherbet?" enquired Choose a name innocently. Sporting About Our pets discover where the Ipswich Football Club practices and plays, where else but in Ipswich! However, their "football" isn't American football, but what the Yanks call "soccer!" Our pets get to have fun kicking back by kicking about this round "football!"
While touring the British Isles, you met Choose a name.
Billy bob shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Enjoying A Bit of Latitude “Oh hello, Billy bob!” cried Sif. “Didn’t we bump into each other on the skating rink last winter?” "We literally did that!" cried Billy bob. Enjoying A Bit of Latitude As the day draws to a close, our pets get to enjoy the Latitude Festival in Southwold where more than just music is at the venue. It is a one of kind experience DJs are hidden in the woods and colorful sheep roam the tufty fields. There's opera on the lake, film debuts, clowns, actors, ales, and dance troupes, along with a huge children's area. Our pets had no lack of things to enjoy!
While touring the British Isles, you met Sif.
Billy bob shook paws with Sif the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Spiritual Castles “What have you got in your tote bag, Billy bob?” asked Pingu. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for rain, be it light drizzle or a torrential downpour, given we're in Britain, Pingu,” responded Billy bob. “There’s an umbrella, a waxed rain hat, a baseball cap for light showers, a Pac-a-Mac, a plastic jacket, a waterproof poncho, a hi-viz waistcoat—you name it, I’ve got it!” Spiritual Castles As the day ends, and our pets' tour of London and its surrounding areas draws to a close, they get to see one more iconic London landmark before settling in for the night: that of the majesty and peacefulness of Norwich Cathedral. It is truly a treat to enjoy as it's the most complete Norman Cathedral in England - one of the nation's finest.
While touring the British Isles, you met Pingu.
Billy bob shook paws with Pingu the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wonder of Worship “Oh hello, Billy bob!” cried kitty. “Didn’t we bump into each other on the skating rink last winter?” "We literally did that!" cried Billy bob. Wonder of Worship Our pets wind down by walking among the rows of pews where worshipers expressed their awe of God and His grace. They can almost here the chants and other expressions of exaltation being lifted to the Almighty.
While touring the British Isles, you met kitty.
Billy bob shook paws with kitty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
kitty gave you 1 "British Isles Travel Stamp" size 7
@ Walking in a Vault As Billy bob's tour of "London" comes to an end, he rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day. Crimson Dusk Beech Tree The vivid leaves of this tree reflect the setting of the sun, alluring the neighborhood pets to spend hours playing among the many branches. Walking in a Vault The amazing construction of Norwich Cathedral's vaulted ceilings leave our pets impressed at such handiwork that dates back more than 900 years! As the end of the walkway yawns before them, our tired touring pets also find themselves yawning after another wonderful day. They lay their heads down with many images dancing about in their thoughts as sleep comes swiftly and sweetly. Billy bob has completed their tour of "London"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of "The British Isles"!
While touring the British Isles, you met frisky.
Billy bob shook paws with frisky the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
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