Travelog for: ThomasHH

Bongiorno Mum,

after sleeping in the train I got breakfast in the morning – here is the breakfast-box. What would be inside?



Now you see my breakfast: 1 coffee, 1 orangejus, 1 croissant, 1 roll, jam, sausage and cheese:



After arriving in Alessandria, Italy, we had to wait for the motorbikes … after a while the car-waggon came and I could climb on our bike.





Today we were in Italy, the country with the best cappuccino in world. I drank my first one in Etroubles.



Afterwards we drove up the 2.476 m high pass Col du Grand St. Bernard. Here you see the lake and the winding road we had driven.





After driving through Switzerland we arrived in the afternoon in Chamonix, France ... my third country today! Unfortunately the weather was terrible - it rained cats and dogs so I could not see Europe's highest mountain with 4.810 m. Philipp and Tobias thougt you, Mum, should get an impression of the Mont Blanc - so they took a picture of two postcards for you … Chamonix with the mountain and the ridge.



Au revoir!

ThomasHH

Bon jour Mum,

in the morning clouds covered the Mont Blanc. Later the weather got better when we drove up the pass Col de Mevailet. First you see me on the way up, second on the top of the pass in front of the Lake Barrage de Roseland with the Mountain Rer du Vent, 2.326 m. The third picture shows an old Ferrari which was going with a lof of old cars on the Tour de Mont Blanc-Ralley.







In Bourg-St. Maurice we saw an other old car – but it is a typical one of France: a Citroen 2 CV, in German it is called Ente -  that means Duck.



On our way to the pass Col de l’Iseran we passed Val  d'Isere. In the winter it is a famous ski-village but in the summer it is nearly died out.



The Col de l’Iseran is with 2.770 m the second highest pass in the Alps. On the first picture you have to search me in the middle of the sign but on the second you see me on the top! It was interesting to be in the mountains. Maybe I will drive the hightest road in the Alps in the next days.





Au revoir!

ThomasHH

Bon jour Mum,

in the morning the weather was cloudy on our way to the pass Col du Glandon. Initially I did not see such a lot of the nice landscape but after a while I saw the curvy road we went up to the pass which is 1.924 m high.







Our next pass is 75 m higher than the Col du Glandon. It was the Col de Sarenne next to Alpe d’Huez and is measured 1.999 m. It is not a large one and has no pass-sign … the road is small too. Philipp and Tobias did not drive more than 30 km/h because the road surface ist bumpy and the bends narrow. Nevertheless it is my most interesting pass with a beautiful scenery. There we did not meet nearly anyone else in the middle of nowhere.





Much more vehicles – bikes, motorbikes, cars and campers – we met on the way to our next destination. The surface of the road is good but there are no crash barriers or walls beside the road.

On the next two pictures you see me on the road upstairs. The summit of the pass with 2.645 m lays behind the refuge you can see. It was nice to went up.







After reaching the top we walked up to an informationboard which shows the mountains around the pass. First you see me in front of the highest mountain in this area, the Roche du Grand Galibier with his heigh of 3.228 m … then you can find me on the top of the mountain. 





Au revoir!

ThomasHH

Bon jour Mum,

the day started with sunshine and an excellent breakfast because we had to get energy …  we wanted to drive up the highest road in Europe.



On our way southerly the weather changed and it began to rain. First the rain was small so I could take a picture of the wide road which leads up to the pass Col de la Bonette. The top of the pass is in 2.715 m. From there the route goes up to the highest road-point in Europe with a heigh of 2.802 m. While it rained in the lower parts of the Alps in the higher mountains snow fell down. On the next picture you see the road where it was still fine. Behind the bend we had a heigh of 2.450 m and Philipp und Tobias could not see anything because their visors were totally coverd in snow. I tried to lead them because I did not wear a helmet but I did not work … the snowfall got stronger and stronger and I got it in my eyes. Maybe one day I come again to the Cime de la Bonette, the highest road in Europe … Mum, what do you think about making holidays there next summer?





Au revoir!

ThomasHH

Hi Mum,

When we looked into the sky this morming we saw snowcovered mountains. Furthermore the weather report had predicted more rain for that day. So Philipp, Tobias and I decided to drive to the coast of the Mediterranean Sea due to the better weather.



In Menton at the Cote d’Azur we found a nice hotel close to the waterfront. After seeing the sparse landscape of the mountains it was nice to look at the green palm trees at the coastual area. Opposite to our hotel we saw the marina of Menton … beautiful!





In the evening we had stood on the balcony and had seen the beautiful lighted town centre of Menton. So we decided to cruise to the city particularly it was dry. On the way we enjoyed the rushing water of the sea and the lights of the town. So we continued our drive to Monte Carlo we initially saw in the distance. Monte Carlo was so nice to see that we drove througt the city. It would have been nice to go into the Casino of Monte Carlo but Philipp, Tobias and I had no ties oneself.







Au revoir!

ThomasHH

Bon jour Mum,

today the sun was shinning beautiful  - so I had taken a sunbath on the balcony before we started to the main-harbour of Menton. There you see me with impressive yachts – their names are MY Zaffiro and MY Philip – in  the front of Menton town centre.









After leaving the harbour we started our tour through the maritim Alps. First you see the motorway-bridge of the coastal-motorway. Our road was not so wide as the motorway. When we drove up we saw a small bridge and I thought I would cross over them … but I did not – it is an old footbridge.









On our way to Sospel, a town in the mountains, we had wonderful views over the hinterland of the coast. Inside the Alps we catched the sight of Sospel. The town has a lot of colorful flowers and an old stone-gate over a small river.







Our next destination was the pass Col de Braus, 1.002 m. Therefore we went up a winding road which is comfortable built. Mum, here you can drive with me upwards:









Later the road gets narrower. At the roadside I saw a sign which warned of deers … I do not know until today what the  sign wants to say – there are no deers beside the road, I only saw a giraffe.







So the road-administration shoud change the road sign – here you see my suggestion:



On our way back to Menton the road leads first upwards …





… and then along the coast. Here, Mum, you see MS Noordam, a cruiseliner from the shipping company Holland America Line, in front of Monaco. Maybe one day I will travel to Monaco – but not yet because we are in the mountains to drive with our motorbikes.



So the day ended with a nice view over the Mediterranean Sea after starting with a sunbath on the balcony. That was a beautiful day!

Au revor!

ThomasHH

Bon jour Mum,

today we wanted to drive through the beautiful mountains of the Mediterranean Sea again … but it rained. So we decided to go by train to Nice and Monaco.

Here you see me at the Menton railway-station waiting for the train which arrived just in the moment.



In Nice everyone wore an umbrella because it was very wet. So we went to Galeries Lafayette to buy an umbrella for me … unfortunately the smallest was to big for me.







So we walked without an umbrella through Nice. Here beside the waterfront you can imagine how beautiful it could be without rain between the palms. The beach has beautiful white sand … but today you saw nearly nobody there.





In the backround is a small hill with a park which is called the Parc de la Colline du Chateau – when the sun shines you have a nice view over the beach and the harbour. Today I only can show you a postcard of the beach. When it got dry for a short moment I visited a fountain at the Place Massena. The figures look interesting … they had also to struggle with the water. 




On our way to Monaco we passed Villefrances sur Mar. In the bay were a lot of small boats and one lange cruiseliner.



An other cruiseliner, MS Seven Seas Voyager – not a Toy Voyager, but it’s OK –, we saw in Monaco. Beside the passengership  were a large number of impressive yachts … and some tiny boats.







Expensive cars and the dreams of each giraffe you see in front of the Monte Carlo Casino. There you can catch sights of Audi Q 7’, Porsche 911 convertibles, large Mercedes limousines and my absolute favourit: a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster with V8-engine, 626 hp and 332 kmph top speed … wow, that’s what a giraffe-TV likes!







After seeing such a lot of energy we went back into the dark railway-station of Monaco where we waited for our train to Menton. Although the day had started with rain we enjoyed the day at the Cote d’Azur. It is a shame that we had to leave the beautiful coast tomorrow.





Au revoir!

ThomasHH

Bon jour Mum,

this morning was beautiful again although I had to get up early in the morming. So I had a fine view from the balcony – Mum, see here:



Today we had to go back to our train which should take us back to Hamburg. So we first drove on the motorway to save time. From France we changed to Italy. Here you see the coastal area above Sanremo.



Before we arived Varigotti we changed on the coast-road which goes along between rocks and the water of the Mediterranean Sea.



In Varigotti  we stoped and I walked to the beautiful beach. First a had tried to go on a rowing boat-drive along the coastside, second I wanted to take a sunbath in one of the nice-yellow-colored sunlounger … but Philipp and Tobias said we had to go to the train. Maybe one day I am back again for relaxing at the Italien beach.




Our next stop was in Arenzano. After the long biketour I went to the beach to stretch my legs. Whereas in Varigotti lay different people at the beach in Arenzano the waterfront was empty. There are nice beach-cabins but nobody used them. So I decided to trink a cuppuccino in a nice café at the main street … delicious!





One our later we arrived in Alessandria at he railway-station. After waiting for a while our motorbikes were loaded on the car-train. It is not possible to stay on the open waggons during the return journey – even the bikes had to screw in tightly so they do not fall down.





On the way from Italy to Germany the train gets three locomotives. In Italy the Trenitalia started with their traction engine. Here, Mum, you see the locomitive and their waggons:





In the train I got a beautiful seat at the window. On the way to the south I had had a party with Teddy and we had drunken a lot of beer. Today I prefered mineral water because the next day I had to travel to the Netherlands. Therefore I had to have a clear head.





Arrevederci!

ThomasHH

Guten Tag Mum,

today was the last day of my trip to France! Last night I slept well, so I could enjoy the breakfast and the German countryside. When our train arrived in Hamburg I saw a hot air-balloon … nice, but I am sure the balloon-driver could not see the Alps. They should get on the train to go to the beautiful south. There they can see real mountains and not only high-rise buildings. 







The destination of the car-train was Hamburg-Altona where I started the week before. After starting with the Italien locomotive from Trenitaly last evening we had changed in Switzerland to a locomotive from SBB, the Swiss railway-company. Through Germany we had two traction engines from Deutsche Bahn. Mum, you see them on the next picture. After arriving in Hamburg we had to wait some minutes for the car-waggons … then they came. At the front were some cars, behind them stood the motorbikes.







Most of the drivers I heard say: “Home sweat home, here we again.” That is fine but I did not stay in Hamburg although the city is very beautiful. In the afternoon I went to Bloemmie29 in the Netherlands - my next destination - because I am a Toy Voyager and I want to travel around this beautiful word!!!

Dear Philipp and Tobias, thank you for the nice week riding the motorbike through the high mountains and over the pass’ of the French Alps! It was an intersting time! Now I have to leave you.

Auf Wiedersehen!

ThomasHH

Hi mommy!!

Can you believe this? One moment I'm home with you and the next I'm appearing in a big envelope in the Netherlands...

What a weird journey that has been, I feel like I've been half way around the world... and back!

As you can see, the envelope was soooo big for me.. or am I that small??



But the best thing happend, when I got out of the envelope. I was just sitting there, relaxing and taking the room in to me, when suddenly a red crab-like toy approached me... I thought she looked familair and guess what: she did!!

I met BineHH!!! Here in Oosterhout! What a small world it is.



So here I am, fresh out of the envelope and I already completed one of my lifemissions!! Wow!!

I'm not sure what the plans will be for the next days or weeks... I know I will join Bloemmie29 on a trip to many differant countries in Africa... yes, in the Netherlands but I do not know what other things I will be seeing or doing here... who knows!!

Hello!
   
I just yesterday got to Moscow. Here I met Kate, she was delighted at my arrival. In one day with me she was visited by another TV Mumu. She likes Moscow very much too. Kate promised that when she has time she will take us to the MSU, the Sparrow Hills and Red Square ... And maybe we`ll visit another interesting places=))

Best wishes, Thomas and Kate

Hello! This is me (Thomas))) I`m not lost)) It's just that Kate had a small problem, but now everything is normal. During the time that I didn`t write happened to me a lot of interesting things. I went to the Moscow subway, was at the station, which is built on the bridge! Was on the Sparrow Hills, has been at MSU, at the Manege Square, where we met with Mumu Mishook, he told us where he was and we told him about our adventures. We have there even been a mini-picnic. And yesterday to Kate came a wonderful cat Precious. She also travels a lot, and she regaled us Finnish chocolate)) So, all was great.

P.s. Mishook gave me pretty scharfs)) And now I can`t imagine what I would do without it, because in Moscow is coold))

Bye

hello thomasHH!

where are you? did you get lost on your way back to germany again?

i am checking out the mail box everyday... several times aday... but i can't find you 

looking forwards to welcome you very soon in bremen!

take care,
mono

finally i arrived at miss agi's! 
my journey started on the 27th of november from moskow... since it took sooo long someone released me from the envelope i started to worry i might have got lost again...

but monkey mono already waited for me, helped me to get out and welcomed me warmly with a hug and a cookie at miss agi's.

that night froschi, miss agi's tv and mono's best friend returned home. mr. héc with whom froschi was travelling wanted to hear the concert as well. froschi must have told mr. héc how lovely they are singing.