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Potters Bar, England - 18th January 2012
By: Xadrian
Hello, its me, Big Glubschi!
I arrived safely at my new host's house in the United Kingdom.
Shortly after I arrived I heard a scratching sound coming from the outside...
It's Nanu another toyvoyager that had just arrived!
Nanu barked a "hello". I wonder what adventures we will have soon?
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Posted Jan 22, 2012, 8:31 pm
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Potters Bar, England - 22nd January 2012
By: Xadrian
Hello! Another package has arrived it seems.
Another toyvoyager! His name is Rendolph.
Welcome Rendolph!
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Posted Jan 30, 2012, 5:27 pm
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Trent Park, Enfield, England - 2nd February 2012
By: Xadrian
Hello! Today our host took us to Trent Park in Enfield.
Some information on the park taken from Wikipedia -Trent Park
Trent Park dates back to the fourteenth century when it was part of Enfield Chase, one of Henry IV's hunting grounds. In 1777 George III leased the site to Sir Richard Jebb his favourite doctor as a reward for saving the life of the King's younger brother, the then Duke of Gloucester. Jebb chose the name Trent, because it was in Trento that the King's brother had been saved.
In about 1836 the house was bought by the banker David Bevan for his son Robert Cooper Lee Bevan on his marriage to Lady Agneta Yorke. Robert Bevan built Christ Church, Trent, in 1838 to provide a suitable place of worship for the district. In 1909 the estate was sold to Philip Sassoon (cousin of the poet Siegfried Sassoon), who entertained many celebrity guests at Trent Park, including Charlie Chaplin and Winston Churchill.
During World War II Trent Park was used as a special prisoner of war camp for captured German generals and staff officers. They were treated reasonably hospitably with special rations of whisky and regular walks in the grounds. Many of the rooms inside the mansion had been equipped with hidden microphones and listening devices, and thus the British military was able to gather important military information and an intimate inside-view into the minds of the German military elite. They received information about war crimes, political views and got a clearer picture of the military resistance that led to the unsuccessful coup on July 20, 1944. 84 Generals and a number of lower ranking staff officers were brought to Trent Park. More than 1,300 protocols were written by the time the war ended; a selection of these was published in English in 2007 under the title Tapping Hitler's Generals.
Near the parking lot were several downed trees that had been carved into various shapes.
Someone carved chairs from the stumps.
Its not the best looking chair, but it serves its purpose!
A bunny!
What is this? I don't know, but it makes a good hidey hole!
After a long tromp around the woods, we took a rest on a nearby tree.
What is this? Near the tree we found a mysterious brown box!
Oh, its a geocache! Interesting...
More information on Geocaching
Inside the cache.
Unfortunately our host wasn't feeling well, so we didn't get to see much more of the park. Maybe next time!
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Posted Feb 7, 2012, 5:11 pm Last edited Feb 7, 2012, 5:28 pm by Xadrian
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Bloomington, Minnesota, USA - 1st April 2012
By: lazyfairy
Hello!
I traveled to a new place today, and this time I didn't have to ride in a dark package! Riding in the car was lots of fun! Don't worry, I wore a seatbelt.
I made a new friend. Her name is Peep. She will keep me company while I am here.
My new hosts have promised me a very fun week. I hope to visit lots of new places with them!
I'll be updating again very soon!
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Posted Apr 2, 2012, 2:47 am
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Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA - 2nd April 2012
By: lazyfairy
Today Peep and I visited the Minnesota Zoo!
The Minnesota Zoo is in Apple Valley, Minnesota. I really liked meeting all kinds of animal friends.
First, we rode the Monorail around the zoo. It was a little scary being so high up. Now I know why penguins don't fly!
At this zoo, they have a farm! I picked the right time of year to go, in the Spring they have lots of baby animals. This is an old granary from the Land 'o' Lakes Farm.
The Baby Piglets were super cute. However, they are not as cute when they grow up. I think she wanted to eat me...
After the farm, we stopped by the Gift Shop and got a big surprise! I think I found my cousin. My... well, very very fat cousin.
My hosts saved the best part of the zoo for last. I got to meet the Penguins! These are African Penguins. I really enjoyed chatting with them. I really liked all of their stripes, but they were so jealous of my blue feet!
Almost time to go home, but before we go, let's stop for something good and penguin-y at the Penguin Cafe.
I am so happy to be able to complete a life mission today! Can't wait to find out what we are doing tomorrow!
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