@ Wistful Cat Summer!! enters the gallery and is given a guide to her tour of "World of Sepia". Some wonderful sights lie ahead! Wistful Cat Is that yummy chicken treat only for you? Can I have some? Why it's all that I have wished for.
While enjoying the show, you met George.
Summer!! shook paws with George the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Full Moon Sky "So—was the cuttlefish named after the colour sepia because of the squirty ink, or the colour named after the cuttlefish?" queried Summer!!. "It's a good question!" responded Fala. "I don't know." Full Moon Sky By the light of the full moon, so many possibilities! Faeries dance, wolves howl, and stories of hauntings, paranormal abound! Believe at your own risk!
While enjoying the show, you met Fala.
Summer!! shook paws with Fala the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Palm Trees in the Gloaming "So—was the cuttlefish named after the colour sepia because of the squirty ink, or the colour named after the cuttlefish?" queried Summer!!. "It's a good question!" responded Balthazar. "I don't know." Palm Trees in the Gloaming As the sun sinks lower into the West, these Palms look more and more like the pom poms on the end of someone's hat.
While enjoying the show, you met Balthazar.
Summer!! shook paws with Balthazar the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Travel Trunks “A picture of this would look lovely printed on Christmas cards, wouldn't it, Summer!!?” Heleena said. “It certainly would, Heleena!" said Summer!!. Travel Trunks Sitting patiently outside the station, these trunks are waiting to be loaded into the cargo bay of the next train, taking the traveler to their next destination.
While enjoying the show, you met Heleena.
Summer!! shook paws with Heleena the Fox’Maid (Ariilina) . They both received one silver mole!
@ Woodland Bide-a-Wee “You know what, Summer!!?” said Chamaeleon. “Seeing all these amazing photographs makes me want to take up photography myself!” “Sounds like a great idea!" replied Summer!!. "There’s an evening class you can join when we get back!" Woodland Bide-a-Wee When out on a ramble, a sturdy bench and table can be a welcome sight! Rest your legs for some minutes, perhaps enjoy a drink and a snack, before continuing your walk.
While enjoying the show, you met Chamaeleon.
Summer!! shook paws with Chamaeleon the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bear in the Steamer Trunk "Sepia ink is known as ikasumi in Japan where it is used in various foods, including ice cream!" remarked Summer!!. "That's a pass from me!" responded Polly, pulling a face. Bear in the Steamer Trunk Come on, let's play! I need a change of scenery, take me to the park, push me in the swing! I'll be your bestie, you'll find I can keep a secret!
While enjoying the show, you met Polly.
Summer!! shook paws with Polly the Cockatoo. They both received one silver mole!
@ Teddy Bear Chest "A fun fact, Summer!!! Sepia is edible and used today in cuisine such as the Italian dish Spaghetti al nero di seppia (spaghetti with squid ink)." "I'll pass on that, I think, Mystic!" Teddy Bear Chest Tucked away in an old steamer trunk, the furry bundle of love and friendship, Bear is happy to come out to play!
While enjoying the show, you met Mystic.
Summer!! shook paws with Mystic the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hazy Wheat Field "'Because sepia has come to represent a by-gone age, the colour is often thought of as "faded"'," read Summer!! from the brochure. "'But paradoxically, sepia toning in photography helped to stop the fading of the image." "That's an interesting fact!" responded Snowflake. Hazy Wheat Field Wheat sways gently in the breeze, calling the adventurer to walk along the field, breathing deeply of ancient grains.
While enjoying the show, you met Snowflake.
Summer!! shook paws with Snowflake the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Nature's Wallpaper "Summer!!, what's brown and sticky?" Summer!! pondered for a while. "I don't know, Nemo, what is brown and sticky?" "A stick!" Nature's Wallpaper These small, delicate wildflowers blossoming in meadows and fields, raising their heads to the sky and sun, are a joy to behold. They may be overlooked as insignificant beside hothouse colourful flowers, but they are part of Mother Nature's creation and are here a vision in sepia!
While enjoying the show, you met Nemo.
Summer!! shook paws with Nemo the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Grandpa's Garage "Listen to this, midnught! 'When threatened, cuttlefish may release an ink called sepia in a cloud that confuses predators and allows the cuttlefish to get away.' I never knew that, did you?" "No, I didn't. Another fun fact, Summer!!!" Grandpa's Garage Tucked away in the old garage, that smells of old motor oil, and grease from the tools hanging on the walls. Grandpa takes great care of his first car, hung onto through all the years. He and Grandma started their journey in life in that car, there are so many memories of flat tires, trips to the shore and a growing family! [Route 66, Arizona]
While enjoying the show, you met midnught.
Summer!! shook paws with midnught the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Butterfly in the Meadow "Echo, just look at this exhibit! Isn't it amazing?” "It certainly is, Summer!!! Perhaps they'll have it in postcard size in the gift shop!" Butterfly in the Meadow Alighting on the wild daisies growing proudly in the meadow, the hiker can enjoy the beauty of nature, whether planted or flitting through the air.
While enjoying the show, you met Echo.
Summer!! shook paws with Echo the Baby bat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Creeping Dawn “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Summer!!?” shivered Dusty. “Well, it's November, after all," replied Summer!!. "Here, wrap my scarf around yourself, and you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" Creeping Dawn Watching for the light to touch the earth, revealing the rich browns of fall.
While enjoying the show, you met Dusty.
Summer!! shook paws with Dusty the Moondust Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tracks of Travel "Listen to this, Cuddles! 'When threatened, cuttlefish may release an ink called sepia in a cloud that confuses predators and allows the cuttlefish to get away.' I never knew that, did you?" "No, I didn't. Another fun fact, Summer!!!" Tracks of Travel The only thing consistent in traveling the rails is the width of them. The gentle rocking rhythm, changing landscapes, and interesting passengers to talk to make this an adventure you will covet for a life time.
While enjoying the show, you met Cuddles.
Summer!! shook paws with Cuddles the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canyon Vista "A fun fact, Summer!!! Sepia is edible and used today in cuisine such as the Italian dish Spaghetti al nero di seppia (spaghetti with squid ink)." "I'll pass on that, I think, Mocha!" Canyon Vista Sunlight scattering off into the Western horizon, pulling back the bright colors, leaves behind a vista of shades of former glory, but still beautiful to behold.
While enjoying the show, you met Mocha.
Summer!! shook paws with Mocha the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Glacier Ridge Oh look ... an appropriately coloured pet! Glacier Ridge Winds howling across the bare peaks, just looking at the scene can make you shiver! Glacier snows cover the lands, sparkling like diamonds in the soft sunlight, but oh that cold!
While enjoying the show, you met Felix.
Summer!! shook paws with Felix the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Windmill in Old Amsterdam "More from the brochure, Angel! 'The clouds of ink produced by cuttlefish when they feel threatened, sepia, was once used by artists and writers'." "That's an interesting fact, Summer!!!" responded Angel. Windmill in Old Amsterdam At first glance this is a very peaceful evening scene of a trio out for an evening trip in their rowing boat. However, in the background is "De Riekermolen", a historic polder drainage windmill that dates back to 1636. It sits proudly on the bank of the River Amstel in Amsterdam. Although not visible behind the trees, it stands alongside a statue of Rembrandt that celebrates the many sketches he made in this area.
While enjoying the show, you met Angel.
Summer!! shook paws with Angel the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Grandfather Tree “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Summer!!?” shivered VV. “Well, it's November, after all," replied Summer!!. "Here, wrap my scarf around yourself, and you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" Grandfather Tree If these branches could talk, held inside the bark, what stories they could tell! Tales of storms, standing and bending in the fierce winds, or sheltering small bunnies in the heat of the day. Standing for close to a century, Grandfather tree is happy to stay on the job.
While enjoying the show, you met VV.
Summer!! shook paws with VV the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowdrop Flowers Summer!! consulted the tour guide. "It says here that the largest species of cuttlefish in the world is the Australian giant cuttlefish Sepia apama which can grow up to 3 feet or one metre in length. In contrast, the largest British species is the common cuttlefish Sepia officinalis, around 17 inches/45cm long." "Aw, bless!" remarked PetPet. Snowdrop Flowers Spring blooms slowly, and those who take notice of signs around them will find Snowdrops peeking out in the early spring, blending with the pockets of snow left for the warming sun to melt away.
While enjoying the show, you met PetPet.
Summer!! shook paws with PetPet the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Man's Best Friend “You know what, Summer!!?” said Bjørnøya. “Seeing all these amazing photographs makes me want to take up photography myself!” “Sounds like a great idea!" replied Summer!!. "There’s an evening class you can join when we get back!" Man's Best Friend Truly is a dog a man's best and most loyal friend! Just look at the trust, love and devotion in his eyes looking up at you. He will forgive your faults because his is unconditional love.
While enjoying the show, you met Bjørnøya.
Summer!! shook paws with Bjørnøya the Frozen Seas Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sepia Moon "A fun fact, Summer!!! Sepia is edible and used today in cuisine such as the Italian dish Spaghetti al nero di seppia (spaghetti with squid ink)." "I'll pass on that, I think, Jimmy!" Sepia Moon Fair moon, to thee I sing, Bright regent of the heavens, Say, why is everything Either at sixes or at sevens? (W.S. Gilbert, HMS Pinafore, 1878)
While enjoying the show, you met Jimmy.
Summer!! shook paws with Jimmy the Quokka. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sepia Sparrows “I'm enjoying the tour very much but it's getting quite cold, isn't it, Summer!!?” shivered Adept Sanitation Juggernaut. “Well, it's November, after all," replied Summer!!. "Here, wrap my scarf around yourself, and you can look forward to a lovely mug of hot chocolate when we get back to our accommodation!" Sepia Sparrows These little brown sparrows stand out in sharp focus against a hazy background of winter foliage. Let's hope our feathered friends manage to find sustenance in these cold, dark days ... however, they are never far from human habitations and plenty of humans are kind enough to leave out seeds and nuts.
While enjoying the show, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Summer!! shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 20 Travel Tokens!
@ Morning Mists "Sepia ink is known as ikasumi in Japan where it is used in various foods, including ice cream!" remarked Summer!!. "That's a pass from me!" responded Safeara, pulling a face. Morning Mists Silently gliding upward, announcing the new day with gentle light seeping across the meadow, it's the start of a new adventure.
While enjoying the show, you met Safeara.
Summer!! shook paws with Safeara the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Star Spangled Banner "Baby, I've got something called "sepia effect" on my camera. I've got a feeling it’s faulty, though. It just makes everything go all brown!” "Oh, Summer!!, that's what it's supposed to do! See all these exhibits?" Star Spangled Banner O say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
While enjoying the show, you met Baby.
Summer!! shook paws with Baby the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pensive Pup "Summer!!, what's brown and sticky?" Summer!! pondered for a while. "I don't know, Sassy, what is brown and sticky?" "A stick!" Pensive Pup Aww-w-w! This black and tan pup looks so sad! Has his human gone out for a walk and left him behind, instead of letting him gambol alongside? Or perhaps he wasn't allowed a tasty-looking treat from the dining table! Never mind, I'm sure no one can resist that wistful little face for very long!
While enjoying the show, you met Sassy.
Summer!! shook paws with Sassy the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Irish Water Horse As Summer!!'s tour of "World of Sepia" comes to an end, she receives a seasonally appropriate gift! Olive (I Love) Fall I love fall, don't you? These olive-hued flowers are a reminder of a vibrantly colored season now gone, yielding to the softly muted greens of fall. Irish Water Horse According to folklore, the aughisky or Irish water horse sometimes comes out of the water to gallop on land and if the aughisky can be caught and tamed then it will make the finest of steeds provided it is not allowed to glimpse the ocean. But beware, there is great danger! If you are riding the water horse and it catches sight of water, it will head into its depths and you will be unable to dismount! Summer!! has completed her tour of "World of Sepia"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour an art gallery!
While enjoying the show, you met Midnight.
Summer!! shook paws with Midnight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!