@ An Apple For The Picking Guri Malla begins her experience of Water! An Apple For The Picking A red apple, ready to eat, nature has washed it clean of dust and soon it will let go of its hold on the branch, let’s pluck it and eat it and enjoy the crisp taste of autumn on the way.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Gray.
Guri Malla shook paws with Gray the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
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.
Graceful Water Lily The Nymphaeaceae family (a very fitting name for these elegant water plants) offer the ideal finishing touches to a garden pond. Water lilies add practical features and also beauty to any pool. Fish use them to hide from predators, and as shady retreats from the hot summer sun. Plants growing in a pond help keep the water clean and aerated. These specimen is especially beautiful!
While experiencing the Elements, you met swinger.
Guri Malla shook paws with swinger the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
swinger gave you 1 "Blue And Copper Egg" FULL SIZE
@ Rain Tracks "Did you know that kite flying and fire fighting featured at the 1900 Olympics in Paris, Clyde?" "That's amazing, Guri Malla!"
Rain Tracks Today is raining and the raindrops have gathered on the window pane. The drops are racing each other and chasing each other to see which drop can make it to the bottom of the window first. Dear pets, if you would like to play a game with these raindrops, choose one and follow it with your paw, or talon as it heads downward.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Clyde.
Guri Malla shook paws with Clyde the Wisp. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lake Baikal, Russia The doldrums is a wind-free area around the equator where sailing ships used to get stuck for weeks. Hence the phrase ‘in the doldrums’. Lake Baikal, Russia Lake Baikal, in southern Siberia, Russia. It is considered to be the oldest lake in the world, at 25 million years, and the deepest lake. It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen freshwater reserve. A Unesco world heritage site. Beautiful in winter, a huge chunk of ice looking like a massive diamond.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Choose a name.
Guri Malla shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frog on a Lily Pad Guri Malla was very happy to meet Inukshuk here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their tour of the art gallery wings so far! Frog on a Lily Pad It's an endearing, iconic image—a frog on a lily pad! The lily leaves are attached to stems about four feet long connected to the plant growing on the bottom of the pond. These stems and the water's surface stability make the lily pads strong enough to carry a frog. It may look a peaceful scene, but the frog is in reality remaining motionless, waiting for unsuspecting prey!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Inukshuk.
Guri Malla shook paws with Inukshuk the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Africa “Let's just drink in this exhibit, shall we, Guri Malla?” suggested jejustar, sinking down on a convenient chair. Guri Malla agreed it was well worth spending some time there! Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Africa One of the world's largest waterfalls, with a width of 1708 m (5604 ft) Victoria Falls, on the Zambezi River, in southern Africa. In the Lozi language, Mosi-oa-Tunya, "The Smoke That Thunders"; In the Tonga language Shungu Namutitima, "Boiling Water") The Sotho language name Mosi-oa-Tunya is the name used most commonly.
David Livingston, a Scottish Missionary, was the first recorded European to set eyes on the falls in 1855. Livingstone named the falls Victoria after Queen Victoria, the World Heritage List officially recognizes both names. Mr. Livingstone also cited an older name, Seongo or Chongwe, which means "The Place of the Rainbow", as a result of the constant spray.
Victoria Falls, though not being the largest in width or height alone, combined these falls are indeed the world's largest sheet of falling water.
While experiencing the Elements, you met jejustar.
Guri Malla shook paws with jejustar the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Regal Swan Guri Malla was very happy to meet Crocodile Beauty here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their tour of the art gallery wings so far! Regal Swan The mute swan, or Cygnus olor is a very large white waterbird with an orange bill. In the UK they are most commonly found in England, but to a lesser extent in Scotland and Wales. In cold weather, some mute swans arrive from Europe into eastern England.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Crocodile Beauty.
Guri Malla shook paws with Crocodile Beauty the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Many Waterfalls "Depending on their strength, winds can be known as a breeze, gale, storm or hurricane. Wind is caused by differences in air pressure. Air rushes from high pressure areas to lower ones," remarked Guri Malla. "Mm-hmm?" responded Kitty Boo. Many Waterfalls Looking like so many mini waterfalls, the ocean surges, and retreats over a large flat rock. The sound must be wonderful, so soothing.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Kitty Boo.
Guri Malla shook paws with Kitty Boo the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ripples On The Water "It's turned a bit hot, Guri Malla. They must have put the heating on! I'm going to take my scarf off," said Rosie. "Good scheme! I'll do the same," said Guri Malla. Ripples On The Water Water rippling over the rocks below creates abstract patterns that shift and change.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Rosie.
Guri Malla shook paws with Rosie the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tudor Rose The four elements were even used to described the four temperaments a person could have, and Hippocrates used the four elements to describe the four “humors” found in the body. These theories stated that the temperaments and humors needed to be in balance with each other in order for a person to be well both mentally and physically. Tudor Rose In the 15th century King Henry VII of England introduced the Tudor Rose, which combined the red rose of the House of Lancaster with the white rose of the House of York. The Tudor Rose was adopted as the national emblem of England, and was a symbol of peace and unity in the period following the long civil war.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Aloe Vera.
Guri Malla shook paws with Aloe Vera the Sweet Succulent. They both received one silver mole!
@ Leaf And Water Drops The four elements were even used to described the four temperaments a person could have, and Hippocrates used the four elements to describe the four “humors” found in the body. These theories stated that the temperaments and humors needed to be in balance with each other in order for a person to be well both mentally and physically. Leaf And Water Drops Magnifying a subject—as in this leaf and water drops—can produce some wonderful almost abstract art.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Spoty.
Guri Malla shook paws with Spoty the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Swimming With The Fish 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. Swimming With The Fish Where do I want to be? Under the sea. The water is warm the fishes are darting around in colourful schools—nibbling a bit of plant here and there.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Talos.
Guri Malla shook paws with Talos the Snow Leopard. They both received one silver mole!
@ Water Drops On Pine Needles When humans and animals breathe, we give off an odorless gas called carbon dioxide, or CO2. Plants use this gas, along with sunlight, to make food—and oxygen too! This process is called photosynthesis. Water Drops On Pine Needles Come along dear pets, we are going to take a walk amongst the trees. The rain has stopped and the air is fresh with the scent of pine all around, it will lift our spirits and refresh our minds.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Nutsy Mouse.
Guri Malla shook paws with Nutsy Mouse the Caffiend Clean Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rain Soaked Twig "This is an extremely varied set of exhibits, Guri Malla!" remarked Choose a name. "We're going from really cosy pictures of pets to amazing scenic landscapes!" Rain Soaked Twig Don't you just love the play of light on the foliage, with the foreground in sharp focus and the background grasses a soothing blur, and this twig weighed down by raindrops at dawn?
While experiencing the Elements, you met Choose a name.
Guri Malla shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hello, Anyone Home Oh look ... you won a pet! Hello, Anyone Home Raindrops bejewel the web of a spider. I wonder where the occupant of this web went when the rains came. A spider can’t hold an umbrella, so I hope it found a big leaf to hide under while waiting out the rain.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Guri Malla shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) gave you 1 "Dolphin Facing Forward" size 7
@ Refreshing The Rose A gale is officially defined as a wind of between 32 and 63 miles per hour. A wind blowing from 4 to 31mph is a breeze. Refreshing The Rose The dusty pink rose, is ready to unfurl, perhaps today when the sun shows its face, but for now, the rose has been washed of dust and refreshed.
While experiencing the Elements, you met cuddles.
Guri Malla shook paws with cuddles the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Playing With Waves "At the time of the Great Fire of London in 1666 there was no fire brigade such as we have today. Men from the Navy used gunpowder to blow up houses in the path of the fire to halt its spread!" "Goodness me, Josie! Drastic, or what? Did it work?" queried Guri Malla. "It sort of worked—eventually! But it took some days, during which time a large part of London had been destroyed." Playing With Waves Take your shoes and socks off, the sand is soft, and the water is warm as the waves gently roll in and out. Playing tag with the waves is a favourite pastime of many people and pets. A great way to cool off during the heat of the summer.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Josie.
Guri Malla shook paws with Josie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dewy Iris Guri Malla was very happy to meet Wrex here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their tour of the art gallery wings so far! Dewy Iris A beautiful iris with dew-laden deep blue petals in an atmospheric close-up image.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Wrex.
Guri Malla shook paws with Wrex the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tantalizing Cherry "Did you know you can start a fire with ice, Guri Malla?" asked Sparkles. "How on earth do you do that?" queried Guri Malla. "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." Tantalizing Cherry Water drops on a ripe red cherry, how mouthwatering is that. But is this cherry for eating or is it a model for an artist? Don’t help yourself quite yet.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Sparkles.
Guri Malla shook paws with Sparkles the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heron at Dawn "Sir Barkey Barksalot, just look at this exhibit! Isn't it amazing?” "It certainly is, Guri Malla! Perhaps they'll have it in postcard size in the gift shop!" Heron at Dawn This tall, almost prehistoric looking, grey heron stands like a statue on the edge of the pond, contemplating its next meal. Dawn is just breaking and the water is shrouded with mist.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Sir Barkey Barksalot.
Guri Malla shook paws with Sir Barkey Barksalot the Westie. They both received one silver mole!
Sir Barkey Barksalot and you found 75 Travel Tokens!
@ Canine Hydrotherapy! Ray Bradbury wrote a book called The Fireman, but the editors found the name boring. They called a local fire station to ask at what temperature book paper would burn at. The firemen put Bradbury on hold, burnt a book, and reported that the temperature it burnt at was 451° Fahrenheit. The rest, as they say, is history. Canine Hydrotherapy! Most dogs love to swim! Those that take to aquatic frolics most readily will be dogs with a water-resistant coat, evenly distributed body weight and a large tail to act as a rudder!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Frost.
Guri Malla shook paws with Frost the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ladybug Going For A Walk A natural gas vent in Iraq known as The Eternal Fire has been burning continuously for over 4000 years, and it has been mentioned by Herodotus, Plutarch and in the Old Testament Book of Daniel. Ladybug Going For A Walk Little ladybug taking a stroll on a leaf, it rained this morning and the ladybug stops to sip at a raindrop. Refreshed the ladybug will move on to do ladybug things.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Gentle.
Guri Malla shook paws with Gentle the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Teal & Purple Peacock Feather The air in Earth’s atmosphere is made up of approximately 78 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen. Air also has small amounts of lots of other gases, too, such as carbon dioxide, neon, and hydrogen. Teal & Purple Peacock Feather Birds waterproof their feathers with oils from the preening activity, which prevents water droplets sinking further into the feathers. Instead water forms into droplets which run off the feather. Feathers have a unique and highly complex structure and their arrangement with neighbouring feathers maintains their "waterproof" integrity.
While experiencing the Elements, you met Choose a name.
Guri Malla shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Water Drops On A Rose "Do you know how matches came to be invented, Butterscotch?" queried Guri Malla. "No, how, Guri Malla?" "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." Water Drops On A Rose A white rose in full bloom, sprinkled with drops of water. Did it rain early in the morning, or did a gardener come by with a watering can and drench the flowers before the sun came out?
While experiencing the Elements, you met Butterscotch.
Guri Malla shook paws with Butterscotch the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
Butterscotch gave you 1 "Elements Travel Token" size 7
@ Plop, Water Drops As Guri Malla's experience of "Water" comes to an end, she receives a wonderful gift! Lotus Flower, Violet For thousands of years, the Lotus flower had been used as a symbol of purity, beauty, and transcendence. The Lotus flower also represents connection. In Feng Shui the lotus is seen as an embodiment of the mandala, the petals have a center point that expands outward. Beautiful, delicate flowers that only grow in swamps. "All the wisdom is within us, so the 'jewel,' the 'treasure,' is in us—and we are the lotus flower," Anjie Cho
Plop, Water Drops As the rain falls and lands on the water’s surface it creates craters and small pillars of water. It is endlessly fascinating to watch the raindrops fall. Guri Malla has completed her exploration of "Water"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also explore the Elements!
While experiencing the Elements, you met Pu[.
Guri Malla shook paws with Pu[ the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!