Arrêt 1/25

11 pts!

@ Bridge Vista

Kevin 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.

Arrêt 2/25

11 pts!

@ Fun Do with Fondue

Kevin 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!

Arrêt 3/25

14 pts!

@ Seagull Lake

The view from his room was absolutely beautiful. The next morning Kevin felt his spirits rising as he happily regarded the seagulls flying low over the lake outside.

Arrêt 4/25

69 pts!

@ Be My Valentine?

While Kevin 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! Kevin felt he had made his first friend in Switzerland!

Arrêt 5/25

13 pts!

@ Cable Car Cruise

It was their first expedition in Lucerne and to Kevin'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!

Arrêt 6/25

11 pts!

@ Lakeside Panorama

The view over Lake Lucerne was wonderful. What a panorama stretched before them!

Arrêt 7/25

13 pts!

@ Cloud or Snow?

Kevin 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.

Arrêt 8/25

13 pts!

@ Fir Tree Descent

They stopped for an al fresco picnic. It was cold but the air was very fresh and it felt healthy. Kevin 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.

Arrêt 9/25

11 pts!

@ Swiss Alpen Scene

The group, under careful supervision, tackled a spot of mountain climbing. Kevin nearly backed out of the activity, but talked himself round, reassuring himself that it was perfectly safe at this beginner level!

Arrêt 10/25

14 pts!

@ Tempting Treat

Kevin 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?" Kevin 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."

Arrêt 11/25

72 pts!

@ Lake View

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. Kevin 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!

Arrêt 12/25

12 pts!

@ Lucerne Old Town

That afternoon the group went for a walk along the lake. Kevin 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!

Arrêt 13/25

14 pts!

@ Swiss Miss

Kevin 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!

Arrêt 14/25

11 pts!

@ Barn Dance

In the evening they had been invited to a Swiss dancing event, in which they would take part. Kevin 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!

Arrêt 15/25

10 pts!

@ Green, Green Slopes of Home

The next day, they all took part in an orienteering activity. Kevin 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!

Arrêt 16/25

52 pts!

@ Posh Schloss

At elevenses time, the tour guide took them for Kaffee und Kuchen at a very grand-looking Schloss. Kevin 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!

Arrêt 17/25

14 pts!

@ The Hills Are Alive

What a tranquil place this was! Kevin felt great happiness as they all relaxed by the lake.

Arrêt 18/25

12 pts!

@ Mountain Shack

A hike had been planned as a little excursion. Kevin 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 Kevin realised that he wasn't the only one not feeling quite up to the hike!

Arrêt 19/25

54 pts!

@ The Lion Sleeps Tonight

"Oh, Joshua, have you seen this lion?" queried Kevin. "It's so lifelike; I felt quite scared at first, but then I was brave enough to investigate."

Arrêt 20/25

13 pts!

@ Lucerne in Lights

Kevin and the rest of the group enjoyed a party that night by the river in Lucerne! Kevin made the most of his time there and took part in all the dancing!

Arrêt 21/25

12 pts!

@ Neon Night

Kevin and the others continued partying along the banks of the river, enjoying the neon lighting which cast such beautiful reflections on the water!

Arrêt 22/25

14 pts!

@ It's Not All Toblerone!

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!

Arrêt 23/25

15 pts!

@ Harbour View in Lucerne

Kevin 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!

Arrêt 24/25

@Mountain View

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, Kevin decided it would be well worth coming back!

Arrêt 25/25

@Farewell to Lucerne

To end their trip, the group had a trip to Lake Lucerne, which was beautiful in the afternoon haze. What a splendid adventure they had all had!

Kevin has enjoyed visting Lucerne, but it is time to go home. Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy this event!