Betty Bear, Hanau , Germany

Susie's Posted Jan 13, 2013, 6:49 pm	Hey everyone, my name is Betty Bear and I'm new here.  Today my mom took me to a friends house. There were a lot of red things to see. I like like like red.  Love Betty Bear
Susie's Posted Jan 21, 2013, 8:19 am	Hello there, yesterday mum and me showed our guests _Lilly_ and Bussi our hometown. We walked along the river Main and spent time and even two playgrounds.  That was lots of fun.  Love Betty Bear
Susie's Posted Jan 21, 2013, 4:35 pm	When we got up this morning we found out that it had snowed all night. What better to do that take advantage of it?  And here we got outside.  _Lilly_ , Bussi and me played in the snow and even build a snowman. His name is Berthold.  In the afternoon I said goodbye to my mum and my friends because I start my journey today.  I am going to Barcelona/ Spain. What a great place for my very first journey.  Love Betty Bear PS Spain here I come.
SiniS Posted Mar 30, 2013, 6:04 pm	Hi mom!! Today I’ve arrived at Spain!!!!! Two Toy Voyagers have opened my envelope. Zero is the ghost dog and it’s the host here and the elephant is Doña Felisa. B- Hi!!!! My name is Betty Bear!! Nice to meet you!! B- Wait a minute. I’ve brought some things… B- …uugghh!!!! It’s a bit big for me… I’ve showed them the postcard from Germany and the gummy bears that we shared!!!! And Zero has written me on his guestbook. I’ve had a beautiful welcome!!!! I miss you a bit, mom, but I will be fine!!!!
SiniS Posted Mar 30, 2013, 6:45 pm	Wiiii!!!! We have gone to the cinema!!!!! We watched “The Hobbit”!!!! So we have gone to a shopping center. But, on our way, we have found a little park with beautiful sculptures. Can you see us driving the horses?? Run, run!!!! We after climbed the wheel This is the shopping center. And here we are in the cinema. Sshhhttt!!!! The film starts!!!! (Mom! The seat is red!). It has been a wonderful movie!!! I can’t wait to watch the second part!
SiniS Posted Mar 30, 2013, 7:30 pm	What a surprise!!! Another Toy Voyager!!! We opened the envelope and appeared… ¿? – Hi all, I’m Rocky Raccoon, from Switzerland. Rocky Raccoon has brought some presents that we shared. As tradition, we took a group photo… … and Zero add him on his guestbook. Welcome Rocky Raccoon!!!!
SiniS Posted Mar 30, 2013, 8:14 pm	Hi mom!!! Today another Toy Voyager arrived!!! And this is a BIG Toy Voyager!!!! We all together had to open the box; it seems it’s near to explode!!! Z,D,B,R – One… two… three!!!! M – Yeeeeaaaahhhh!!!!!! Z,D,B,R – Wooooooo!!!!!!! This is Miggy, a big pig Toy Voyager!!!! We give him a warm welcome and he was added on the guestbook Welcome!!!!
SiniS Posted Mar 30, 2013, 8:31 pm	Hi mom! Today is “Dijous Gras”, the first day of Carnival festivities, and here in Catalonia is so typical to eat “butifarra d’ou” (egg sausage) and “coca de llardons” (crackling pancake). Here we are eating this!!! It was delicious!!
SiniS Posted Mar 30, 2013, 9:20 pm	Wow!!!! Today we went to a Postcrossing meeting!!!! But it was a special Postcrossing meeting because there we met Ana and Paulo, the bosses of Postcrossing web!!!! It was a pleasure to meet them and take some drinks with them and some more fantastic people!!!! We had a wonderful afternoon with a lot of postcards and laughs! I’m a very lucky Toy Voyager!
SiniS Posted Apr 3, 2013, 11:31 pm	Hi mom!!!! Today another Toy Voyager has arrived at home!!!! We opened the envelope and wait about who was inside… Suddenly, a little monkey appeared!!! ?- Hi!! My name’s Suny!!! I’m from Germany!!! She brought some candies and a lovely postcard and we took a group photo And then, Zero add her on his guestbook ^^ Welcome Suny!!!!
SiniS Posted Apr 4, 2013, 12:01 am	Hi mom! Today is the last day of Carnival festivities and here in Catalonia this day is called “enterrament de la sardina” (burial of the sardine). About why is called this way, there are a hypothesis, among others. First of all, to bury something is a way to forget it, to take leave of it… And the hypothesis is that the back-bone of the pigs was known as “sardine” and it was buried at the end of Carnival to start the Lent. To celebrate it, we have eaten a sardine made of bread with chocolate. It was delicious!!!!
SiniS Posted Apr 4, 2013, 12:10 pm	Good morning mom!!!! It’s snowing!!!! It’s sooooo strange in Barcelona!!!! As you can see, here it’s only raining, but, can you see the mountain behind me?
SiniS Posted Apr 7, 2013, 1:11 pm	Hi mom!! Today we went out for a walk and we went to the shopping center “La Maquinista”. “La Maquinista” is situated where the metallurgic fabric “La Maquinista Terrestre i Marítima” was in the past. Here you can see us taking a rest in front of the little park of “La Maquinista”. This is the large pond, situated in the middle of the park, named Narcís Monturiol (a Catalonian engineer, who invented the first crew submarine). It was built in order to take advantage of the two nearby water sources and it’s used to irrigate the park. Inside the pond you can see the large antique wheel that reminds us of the industrial past of the land. And the building near the pond is “Museo de La Maquinista y Macosa”, a museum which contains historical documents, plans, photographs, models and historical objects from the old factory. The shopping center!!!! After visit some shops, we take a rest in a lounge terrace. Can you see the big clock on the floor??? There was a projector which projected the small hands of the clock to show the hour, but it’s out of order In the first floor there are the restaurants, near another lounge terrace. It seems like a jungle!!! Before come back home, we met Tom and Jerry, who drove us in their sidecar We had a fun afternoon!
SiniS Posted Apr 7, 2013, 5:44 pm	Hello mom!! We spent the weekend at hostdad home, so we’re in the train to Sants, the central train station. In Sants we took another train to Gavà. The views aren’t so nice, just buildings, roads or industrial parks… Finally we were in Gavà!! This is the train station. We did a bit of sightseeing while we went to hostdad home. This is the church. And in this little square there’s a grower with some asparagus. We spent the afternoon at home and then we went to have supper at hamburger, in the shopping center. Suny found a little palm tree and she wanted to climb it, just for training, because she wants a bigger one! We waited for her Then we went to the hamburger and shared a big hamburger with fries. Good appetite!!
SiniS Posted Apr 7, 2013, 6:49 pm	Hi! Today we stayed at hostdad home playing games. We joined with the other guys who live here, Koala, Pitufina, Beaker, Cálico and Super Coco. Zero introduced us and we took a group photo First we played alone… … And after, we played two by two to Kinect, Michael Jackson experience. I played with Pitufina and we had a lot of fun!
SiniS Posted Apr 14, 2013, 2:19 pm	Hi mom! Today we went out for a walk and we found some interesting places during our walk. This is “Plaça Jardins d’Elx”, where a Lady of Elche’s bust is situated. And in the same square there’s “Parroquia de Crist Rei” a parish started built in 1924. We continued walking and we found another church, but this is a quite strange church, “Iglèsia de Sant Joan Bosco”, inaugurated in 1974. When hostmom was a child, she thought it was a very big slide and she always wanted to slide for it. Poor hostmom!!! In “Carrer Aragó” (Aragon Street), we found a sculpture dedicated to article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Later, we saw “La Farinera del Clot”, a cultural center situated in an old flour fabric in 1852. And finally, we arrived to “Les Glòries” where we saw “Torre Agbar”, a tower which is the see of the water company of Barcelona (AGBAR = AGuas de BARcelona). At night it’s illuminated by thousands of colored lights. It has been an interesting walk!
SiniS Posted Apr 16, 2013, 11:08 am	Hi mom. Today is my last day here in Barcelona. Doña Felisa is leaving too. All they give me a very big warm hug And we give another one to Doña Felisa We take a last group photo Zero write our check out on his guestbook And they say us the last “goodbye”… I will miss them a lot Well, I’m travelling to Germany, so, here I go!!!!!!
beelicious Posted Apr 20, 2013, 9:51 am	Hey Mom! Today I arrived at my new host. Fanny (a stay-at-home-TV and guest-manager) said "Hello" to me and introduced me to the other TV's. Lavender Bear Frostie Cherry Lola Rosalind All are so nice to me! This is the cat from my hosts - Sammy. He sleeps all day and go out in the night... Can I wakeup him? I wisper my name in his ear and say "Hello!".  Nothing. I pull it a little on his tail. Nothing... I tickle him on the paw. But nothing... Well. I let him sleep. I'm also tired and so I lay me to him. How soft and cuddly! Kiss! Betty
beelicious Posted Apr 25, 2013, 12:47 pm	Hello! Today was a sunny sunday so we go out for a little walk in Schweinfurt. For lunch we were in an Asian restaurant called "Ha Noi Quan". The restaurant look very  original: many bamboo,  shells and flowers. We ate a delicious Thai menu. First soup.....  SPICY!!!! Give me something to drink! Ah! Good! This is a Thai icetea  . Then a spring roll. Then was: chicken sweet and sour, duck with coconutmilk and beef with peanut sauce. Look the carrots! Done! We all are well-fed :-)! For dessert: baked banana with honey. We ate almost 2 hours  ! At home we slept the whole afternoon. In the evening was a beautiful sunset. I had a great day! Love, Betty
beelicious Posted May 8, 2013, 11:44 am	Hello! The wheater wasn't sunny today but I go in the garden. The cherry tree is in full bloom. It looks so nice! The tulips have the same color as I . There're also daisies. I pick some.... .... and make me a chain. Bye, Betty
beelicious Posted May 24, 2013, 11:16 am	Hello! Today the wheater was fine so we made a trip to the beautiful area "Steigerwald" (near the city of Bamberg). View over the Steigerwald and vineyards. I got icecream from "Ice-Freak".  Yummie! It's so wonderful here! We played hide in the forrest. Fanny has to find us... Found! We drove past a small lake. On his surface were many chestnut blossoms. It looks  very lovely. Unfortunaly it started to rain..... At home it was raining very heavily. We had to wait 10 minutes in the car before we could into the house. But it was a funny day! Bye, Betty
beelicious Posted May 27, 2013, 9:27 am	Hi! Today I helped in the garden. I planted tomatoes and strawberries for the balcony. We've also repotted the ficus. Look the beautiful flowers! Sammy was with us. We had a great time! Love, Betty
beelicious Posted Jun 8, 2013, 3:09 pm	Today was a sad day because I have to say goodbye to my good friends Lavender and Frostie! Bye, Betty
beelicious Posted Jun 14, 2013, 8:46 am	Hello mom! Today was a gluttonous day! We had a big breakfast in a café. There was scrambled eggs, bacon,vegetable, cheese, wraps, buns, croissants, orange juice and coffee. We're so full!  Fortunately we don't wash  the dishes  ! Bye, Betty
beelicious Posted Jun 21, 2013, 1:18 pm	Hey Mom! Today I baked a very simply cake with cream liqueur. We need: vegetable oil, sugar, flour, eggs, cream liquear, baking powder and chocolate sprinkles. All together... stir..... done! In the oven for 45 minutes. Yummie! Kiss, Betty
beelicious Posted Jun 23, 2013, 6:25 pm	Hello Mom! Today was a very special day for me! Do you guess it  ? So... Take a look at this day: Aaah!  Good Morning! I slept very well! I'm hungry.... I would love to eat some Muffins... I know you're the "Muffin queen" but you're not here...  So I bake Muffins for you! I make Muffins with raspberries. Done! Moment... something is missing... Only for you  !! I eat one muffin with "Red Nose" -Tea. Now it's time for homework! I  vacuuming.... clean the bathroom... and hostmoms handbag. I bring the garbage out... tidy up... and give the plants water. Then I play hide and seek with hostmom. I have a special hiding place... Found! In the afternoon I eat some strawberries from hostmom's mom! Yummie! I'm a little tired. I'm taking a nap. Look! Sammy' is also sleeping! I need  freshness so I go to the garden.  I found this beautiful flower (peonies). I have a great idea! I make a surpise for you! I need this: Done! I don't tell more! Let me surprise you! By the way.... My tag is very crumples... I make me a new one! I send you my old tag... Look! A stamp with me when I eat the strawberries! So, Mom... That's was my very special day!  Because is was my RED DAY  !  It was fantastic! I hope you love it too... I had a great time! Big kiss, Bett
beelicious Posted Jul 2, 2013, 12:01 pm	Today said hostmom that we made a special trip. We're so excited! Look! We made a ship ride! The name of the ship ist "Undine". The name is from a mythological figure and means "mermaid or water nymph". Two tickets for three TV's?.  Hopefully we'll don't get caucht ;-)! We drive on the river "Main" from Volkach to Wipfeld. This is the brigde from Volkach. We still have to wait for 30 min. I saw a swan.... ... and a big transport ship. Yippie! Let's getting started! The landscape is very beautiful! This is the little fairy they I drove few weeks ago. The view is amazing! Halftime! We turn over. We all get hungry after the tour! We go to a typical American diner in Dettelbach. I drink icetea. Cheesburger with french fries and salat with a backed potato. It was a wonderful day! Bye, Betty
beelicious Posted Jul 9, 2013, 5:44 pm	Guess what Mom? I will travel further! I go to Australia  ! Where's my destination?  Over 16.000 km from Germany! I sign the guestbook. I say goodbye to Cherry Lola and Rosalind. I had a really good time here with beelicious! I'll never forget my red day  ! Take care, mom! You will see me soon! Kiss, Betty
apartmentcat Posted Jul 19, 2013, 11:44 am	Hi Mum! I've just arrived in Australia all the way from Germany! I flew over the ocean, it was so much fun! My trip was very fast and I was here in no time. On the day I arrived there was a big rain storm, and my envelope was a little wet on the edges, but I was all nice and dry inside. Host Sister says in Australia they're always happy when it rains, because droughts can be a big problem. So the more rain in winter, the less chance of a drought the next summer. Host Sister says I am the first TV she's hosted, and she has lots of fun plans for me. Isn't that exciting? There are some toys who live with her full-time, and they're all really nice and fun to hang out with: On the first day Host Sister had to go to work. Here's a photo of me, watching her do her work. At lunch time we went for a walk by the river. The Yarra River is the big river that flows through the centre of Melbourne. Host Sister says they joke about it being an 'upside down' river. The water is brown, so it looks like the mud from the bottom! Maybe if I dive to the bottom, it'll be blue underneath?? On the far side of the river is Southgate. This is an area with lots of cafes and bars. Just behind it is the Arts Centre and lots of big parks. We'll go and check that out one day soon! Here I am in front of the tallest building in Melbourne. It's called the Eureka Tower. Host Sister says it was named after the Eureka Stockade rebellion, which happened during the Gold Rush era in the 1850s. The gold miners rebelled against paying too much tax. It's very tall!! Oh well, time to go back to work now. Winter in Australia is very nice, I like it Mum! xx Betty Bear
apartmentcat Posted Jul 21, 2013, 11:06 am	Hi Mum! I hope you are well. Today we welcomed Anton the Turtle. Tomorrow we'll go into the city and see more sights. It's going to be fun! xx Love you, Betty
apartmentcat Posted Jul 24, 2013, 11:45 am	Hi Mum, Tonight I went with Anton Turtle and had dinner at a local pizza restaurant. The Mexican Pizza was really yummy! xx Betty
apartmentcat Posted Aug 1, 2013, 12:14 pm	Hi Mum! Today we  baked muffins with ingredients that Host Sister had at home. First we found some frozen bananas in the freezer. Brrr, it's cold in here! We chose two nice big bananas for the muffins. Oooh, what's in here? It's all white and crumbly. It's sugar! We put the flour, sugar and cocoa powder in the bowl. Next we put in the egg, melted butter and mashed up banana. Oooh, it's all gloopy! Anton and I helped to mix it all together. We mixed it all together and then put the muffin mix in the tray. We spilled a little bit, oops! Then  the muffins went in the oven for 25 minutes. When they came out, they had risen and they were all nice and brown. They smelled so good! We tried one of the muffins with a cup of tea. Yummy! Love, Betty Bear.
apartmentcat Posted Aug 4, 2013, 11:41 am	Hi Mum! Host Sister wanted to take me on a walk to the gardens today, but it was cold and raining all day. What a shame! So instead we did some tidying around the house, and then we sat down with a nice pot of tea and some biscuits. These are strange biscuits! They look like lace! They come from China and they are normally eaten at Chinese New Year, but they're too yummy to wait until then! They're very crunchy and taste like honey. Hope you are well. Love, Betty. xx
apartmentcat Posted Aug 21, 2013, 11:15 am	Hi Mum! Today we went to Federation Square in the City. It's the largest and newest public space in the city of Melbourne, finished in 2002. When it first opened, a lot of people thought it was ugly, but there wasn't much new-style architecture in Melbourne then, so people weren't used to it. Most people seem to like it now. A few people still don't like it, but there's not much they can do now! The main building is the National Gallery of Victoria's modern and Australian art collection. There is also the headquarters for SBS TV Station, and on the roof is an experimental beehive, the Rooftop Honey project. On the other side is the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. (It's a film museum and cinema.) The main square has a huge TV screen which often shows big sporting matches, cultural events or short films from the film museum's collection. The paving on the ground is a huge artwork. The colours and curved surface look like the dunes in the desert. The largest building is covered in sandstone. It's sandy colour also ties in to the desert theme. Every piece of sandstone and glass is a triangle shape, and they all fit in together in a crazy pattern. Host Sister says there's a story that not a single angle in the whole pattern is a square angle. But she's not sure if this is really true! The smaller building on the front corner is covered in zinc metal, which reflects the sky whatever the weather is. At the back is the Atrium. This is the entrance to the Art Gallery. The glass roof is 5 storeys high! The glass wall has two layers, and sometimes there are art displays in the middle. Like an art sandwich! The artwork on display at the moment is called '1000 Tears'. Members of the public emailed the artist to tell her their biggest regret, and she wrote them on tears made of paper. And around the other side was a pretty garden bed full of daffodils. Across the river is the concert hall, the classical art gallery and the botanical gardens. But we'll go there some other time! It's time to go now. Bye for now! Love, Betty Bear xx
apartmentcat Posted Aug 29, 2013, 12:38 pm	Hi Mum! Today we welcomed Huli Hutu. He comes from the U.S.A., but has travelled from Germany to visit us. Huli Hutu fulfilled one of his life goals in visiting Australia! We had a cupcake to celebrate. It was so yummy!  Bye for now!
apartmentcat Posted Sep 1, 2013, 9:49 am	Hi Mum! How are you? Today we did something a little bit different. We voted! Well, Host Sister and Host Brother did. There is an election soon. Time to choose a new Prime Minister, or perhaps keep the old one! In Australia, voting at elections is compulsory. Everyone aged 18 years and over must vote on election day, or they have to pay a fine. It used to be that everyone had to show up on election day to a polling place to fill out their ballot. How annoying! In the last few years it has been allowed to vote by postal vote. The voters go online to request a postal ballot paper, then the papers are sent out in the mail. They're filled out at home and sent back. As long as they're filled out before election day, everything is fine. Host Sister says voting at home is more convenient, but not as fun! Normally the polling places are at a school. The people running them usually set up a barbeque to raise money for the school. After voting, you can buy a sausage in bread, and sometimes they have a cake stall as well. Host Sister and Host Brother didn't want to miss out on the fun of the barbeque! So we made sausages in bread and sweets at home. Here are the chocolate crackles and honey joys. Who are we going to vote for?? Wow, this paper is so long! So many to choose from! Phew! Now the papers are all filled in and put into the envelopes. We'll take them to the post box tomorrow morning. Now it's time for another chocolate crackle! xx
apartmentcat Posted Oct 2, 2013, 10:27 am	Hi Mum! I want to say sorry for not updating in so long, but we have been very busy because Host Sister moved house. Where did all the furniture go?? Bye bye old house! Hello new house! OK, we found some of the belongings. So many boxes to unpack, wow! Host Sister says we will go for a walk around the new neighbourhood this weekend and see what's here. Love you! Betty Bear xx
apartmentcat Posted Nov 5, 2013, 12:21 am	Hi Mum! Yesterday a new friend arrived in Australia. Who can it be? It's a cute bear called Columbus! He's travelled a long way to be here. Hello Columbus! You're a bear, just like me! I'm glad to meet you! To celebrate the arrival of Columbus, we did some baking. We made the Babka from Host Sister's cooking magazine. I think the Babka and things like it are found in many cultures. It is filled with dried fruit and a rum syrup is poured over the top. Here I am mixing the flour and sugar together. Now the dough is all mixed together and kneaded. Next we need to wait a while so the dough can rise. Next Host Sister rolled the dough out into a biiiig rectangle. It's so big, maybe we can play football on it! Then we sprinkled the filling over the dough. There are dried apricots, which had been soaked in schnapps for a few hours to make them plump, and some chocolate. Unfortunately in this picture, to me it looks like tomatoes and bits of meat, perhaps chopped roast beef! Am I making a pizza??! Host Sister then rolled the whole thing up into a big log. Smile, everyone! We cut the log up into slices and arranged them in a greased baking tin. After baking, it doesn't really look like the photo in the magazine, but I'm still going to taste it! While the Babka was cooking, Host Sister made a syrup from cherry brandy and sugar. We poured it over the top of the babka buns. It was delicious. I'm excited because I will be travelling again soon! Bye Mum!
apartmentcat Posted Nov 14, 2013, 10:17 am	Hi Mum! Today I went to work with Host Sister. Unfortunately the weather wasn't very nice, but we went to see some sights in the City at lunch time anyway. We went to see the "Top End" of the city. Right at the top end of Collins Street is the Old Treasury Building. It was built in 1862 during the Gold Rush times. Miners were digging up so much gold, and the Government earning so much tax from them, that they needed somewhere special to keep all the gold. Of course, they didn't call it the "Old Treasury" then, just the "Treasury"! After the treasury was moved to a new building, it became a museum. Part of it is also the Marriage Registry. Every day there are always lots of couples and family having their photos taken on the steps. Host Sister says this is where she got married! Here we're looking down Collins Street from the Top End. This is also called the "Paris End" of Collins Street, because of the leafy trees and all the international designer stores here (Armani, Gucci, etc.). The centre of Melbourne was built on a grid one mile long and half a mile wide. It slopes from the Government buildings at the top of the hill down to Docklands on the bay. The top end of the city is considered to be the most beautiful. All the old buildings from Gold Rush times are here, most of the theatres and many parks. Watch out for the trams! Next door is the Treasury Gardens. It's a small park, but it's one of the most beautiful in Melbourne. Next to it there are more government buildings. The leader of Victoria (the Premier) has his offices in the closest one. It's about to rain, time to go back to work! Bye for now! Love, Betty xx
apartmentcat Posted Nov 19, 2013, 9:50 am	Hello! Today was the birthday of Columbus bear, so we had a party with cake and lollies! We had a lovely time and the cupcake was really yummy. Happy Birthday Columbus! xx
apartmentcat Posted Nov 27, 2013, 10:26 am	Hi Mum! Today I left Australia, now I'm travelling to Alaska in the U.S.A.! It's all the way across the other side of the world. How exciting! I wonder if it will be cold there. I said goodbye to the other toys and climbed into my travel bag. Host Sister put in some chocolates so I have something to eat on the way. See you in Alaska! xx Betty Bear
cocoaby Posted Feb 19, 2014, 7:39 am	Sorry, I kept you waiting for first update. Alaska? Germany? I arrived in Japan!!! Everyone gave me warm welcome and big hugs. I am happy too! Mum, my host Yoko said " Thank you so much for chocolate bars and wonderful postcard." She really loves Milka. When I arrived in Japan, already the onset of cold weather brought heavy snow across a wide area of Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the first heavy snowfall warning for central Tokyo in 13 years. My host said " We don't have much snow here. " So, It is cold, now...
cocoaby Posted Feb 19, 2014, 8:17 am	Hi, mum. We could not go out because we had a record snowfall at weekend. And my host had a bad cold, few days stay in bed. We gave her some good medicine for cold. It is OK now. We will go out this week end. I am looking forward to go out somewhere.
cocoaby Posted Feb 23, 2014, 8:40 am	Hello mom !!! It is sunny and cold(+5c). I'm going to get on my favorite colour red train. This train is called Keikyu main line, It is connecting Yokosuka and Tokyo. This train running at maximum speed 120km/h.
cocoaby Posted Feb 23, 2014, 9:03 am	We visited the Verny park. The heavy snow has melted away. I enjoyed a walk in the park, we found gate, it was builded 100 years ago.
cocoaby Posted Feb 23, 2014, 9:23 am	We came to Yokosuka Station of JR Yokosuka Line. I'm going to go to Kamakura. My host bought me a ticket. Can you see?
cocoaby Posted Feb 26, 2014, 9:08 am	We came to Engakuji in Kamakura. Engakuji is one of the leading Zen temples in Eastern Japan and the No. 2 of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. Engakuji was founded by the ruling regent Hojo Tokimune in 1282. Temple is built into the slopes of Kita-Kamakura's forested hills. The first main structure encountered upon entering the temple grounds is the Sanmon main gate, which dates from 1783. There was rebuilt relatively recently in 1964 after the former building was lost in an earthquake. The temple entrance, which is surrounded by many maple trees, is a particularly popular photo object. Although it is getting warm little bit here in Kamakura, there is still some snow left on places. We found white plum flowers and pink plum flowers. I think spring is approaching. This temple has some national treasure, but can only be seen from a distance during most of the year. Another national treasure found at Engakuji is the temple's large bell (called Ogane). See you soon.
cocoaby Posted Mar 1, 2014, 11:46 pm	We went to Mikasa Park in the afternoon, weather is good too! This place is located 20 minutes from my host home by bicycle. There was a monument called "arch of peace", it is height 18m . Many people admire the sea here, relaxed and lying down on the grass.
cocoaby Posted Mar 2, 2014, 1:02 am	March 3rd is celebrated as the Dolls Festival(or the Girl's Festival) in Japan. It's called "Hina- Matsuri"or "Momo no Sekku(Peach festival)". It's the day to pray for healthy growth and happiness for young girls. Most families with girls display dolls called "Hina-ningyo". People began displaying dolls in the Edo period(about 18 century). The dolls depict the imperial court of old. They are dressed in beautiful ancient court costumes(the Heian period 794-1185). People display graceful dolls in ancient court costumes on a tier of 5 or 7 shelves covered with scarlet cloth. These dolls represent the Emperor and Empress, the court ladies, the ministers and the court musicians. I think dolls of ancient costumes is very interesting, isn't it ?
cocoaby Posted Mar 2, 2014, 2:52 am	This weekend is rainy, We can not go out. We are playing Japanese card game "Hanafuda"(Nintendo version)! This Japanese playing cards was called "Hanafuda"or also "Hana　Karuta". "Hana" mean "flower" in Japanese. The origin of "Karuta" is Portuguese "Carta". Hanafuda is Japanese playing cards, which has 12 different flowers of 12 months. January has Pine, February has Plum, March has cherry blossom, April has Wisteria, May has Iris, June has Peony. July has Hagi, August has Susuki, September has chrysanthemum, October has maple, November has willow, December has Tung. My host's toys teach me some rules of Hanafuda. I have a wonderful time.
cocoaby Posted Mar 9, 2014, 8:22 am	Konnichiwa!(Hello!) It is sunny. I found a pay phone in Japan. Unfortunately, I can not to call mom. This pay phone is use for Japanese domestic, can not be international calls. The pay phone also allows we to call the police. I will push the "110" at that time. Push on the "119" when you call an ambulance or fire. You do not need the money at the time of SOS.
cocoaby Posted Mar 9, 2014, 8:38 am	Hi, Mom! I came to Yokohama by RED train called Keikyu. And I take the RED bus today! This retro RED bus has been called "Akaikutsu"(meaning RED Shoes), it is for tourist in Yokohama. RED Sheet of bus is very comfortable for me!!!
cocoaby Posted Mar 9, 2014, 9:01 am	We came to the "Minato-no-mieru-oka" park. The park was opened in 1962. It is very warm today(+10c). I found little cute flowers called "north pole"(swamp chrysanthemum)in Japan.
cocoaby Posted Mar 9, 2014, 9:25 am	We came to a place called "Yamate" in Yokohama. There are Western architecture, many Japanese tourists visit here. We visited 6 Western-style buildings . We decided take some pictures with each my friends Toy Voyagers at each place. Yamate 234 bankan(Bluff No.234)with Aura, Diplomat's house with Jiaojiao, British House Yokohama with Cassiopeia, Ehrisman Residence with Chrissi, Yamate 111 bankan(Bluff No.111) with Betty Bear. I have visited it is the called "Yamate 111 bankan"(Bluff No.111). Mr. Ruffin has this house, J.H. Morgan(Americans) was designed in 1926. It is characteristic red roof and on white wall house.
cocoaby Posted Mar 12, 2014, 2:38 am	I found a red car in front of the church on the way. Then, We went to Bluff No.18. Look at the beautiful Italian garden, Here also "Hina-Ningyo"(Hina dolls)was being decorated. It about time the end of the search of fun, We went red brick warehouse. Wow, there were many "Doraemon". Mom,  Do you know "Doraemon" ? He is a famous character in Japan. They had come to the events of the movie.
cocoaby Posted Mar 12, 2014, 3:16 am	Hi, mom. I went to the Kanou shrine. It is said to have been founded in 1181. The main shrine was rebuilt in 1842. It is amazing wooden sculpture. Many people have visited this shrine. Because this shrine name "Kanou" is very lucky sounds, and this shrine's Chinese character name. It is meaning "dreams come true". Then We ate sushi for lunch at conveyer-belt sushi restaurant. Tastes really GREAT!
cocoaby Posted Mar 14, 2014, 8:38 am	Chrissi set out for USA on full of hope. We said "Have a good trip, Chrissi. I wish you the best of luck in your new journey." with big hugs.
cocoaby Posted Mar 14, 2014, 8:54 am	Cassiopeia has taken her way to Italy. We said "So you're really off now. Have a good trip and Take care yourself, Cassiopea. I wish you the best of luck in your new journey." with group hug and hug, hug, hug!
cocoaby Posted Mar 18, 2014, 8:50 am	Hi, Mom! It's sunny sunday(+12c am 10:00). We went to "Yokosuka museum of art". Yokosuka museum of art was founded in 2007. It is you can see the sea in front, mountain park in back, And lawn garden. Wow, Mom, I found cherry blossoms in garden, It is called "Kawazu Cherry blossoms". Kawazu cherry blossoms is an early cherry blossoms and little more deep pink. It was beautiful this pink Kawazu cherry blossoms and new green leaf. I believe the Spring has come at last. "Japanese style painting at seaside museum" was being held as a special exhibition at this museum. Unfortunately, We could not take a picture in the museum. You can see the posters of other museums. Oh! It's not Marilyn Monroe of Andy Warhol? And, We were looking at the sea from the roof. Lastly, I will show you the ticket of the museum. Today was a wonderful day! Take care and a lot of love, bye for now...
cocoaby Posted Mar 19, 2014, 3:42 am	Hello, mom! March 16th is my Toy Voyagers friend Jiaojiao and her mom Monachu's birthday! And March 17th is Aura's birthday. Yeaaaaaah!!! We made cup cake at my host's home. We sang the birthday song. Happy Birthday to you, Happy birthday to me!? Happy Birthday dear Aura, Jiaojiao, Monachu! Happy Birthday to you! It was a really fun time. Of course, cup cake was delicious!
cocoaby Posted Mar 19, 2014, 4:02 am	My friend Jiaojiao will leave for hanachan's place Takamatsu in Japan today. I said "Have a nice trip, Jiaojiao!  Good luck and safe journey. I hope that the day when we can meet again comes someday.". We have group a lot of love and big hugs. Tears came to my small eyes...
cocoaby Posted Mar 26, 2014, 7:31 am	Hi, mom. We were taught how to fold an origami cranes with yellow frog. Uh...fold in half diagonally, Mountain fold, fold in half, turn the paper over, open and squash. It worked. Little bit difficult, but I was able to make red paper cranes.
cocoaby Posted Mar 26, 2014, 7:59 am	New guest has arrived today. I can hear little sheep voice. We rescued TV from an envelope. Then we did a heart massage. She is Rachel, cute sheep came from China. She showed me a beautiful postcard in Finland to us. My host said " She came at just the right time. Cherry blossoms will bloom soon." We sincerely welcomed.
cocoaby Posted Mar 30, 2014, 2:47 am	Hi, mom. We decided to go to McDonald's because I've heard that there is a drink of SAKURA(cherry blossoms) related for a limited time at McDonald's from Rachel's mom. Well, McDonald's was 5-minute walk from my host's home. It was a delicious cold drink, sweet smell and good cherries taste. Drink of this pink is like a cocktail that does not contain alcohol at all. We were able to see cherry blossoms began to bloom on the my way home. Cherry blossoms will be in full bloom soon.
cocoaby Posted Mar 30, 2014, 3:17 am	Hello! New guest has arrived from China today. His name is Hansi Hü. I heard it's horse zodiac year of this year(2014) in Japan. We might find something horse-related. We sincerely welcome him.
cocoaby Posted Apr 6, 2014, 4:53 am	My host just came back from work, we explored the cherry blossoms around the house. Many Japanese people loves cherry blossom so much. It is said that it is because cherry blossom symbolizes the ephemeral nature of life due to the way it blooms spectacularly but only for a short while. or feeling spring comes and meaning everything start. Well, we will start a week of searching the "SAKURA"(cherry blossoms) for us. I found small flowers. It is very cute! Then We were looking at this scenery that cherry blossoms were falling. Of all the windy yesterday, the cherry blossoms have fallen off. However, I heard The cherry blossoms are at their best few days. I think I want to more enjoy cherry blossoms.
cocoaby Posted Apr 6, 2014, 5:25 am	We went to visit to hear "Tadodai-buncyosya(Tadodai branch office) " is to be opened only one week during the cherry blossoms season. But it will be closed in one hour, today. It was built in 1913. There were many people taking pictures and watching the cherry blossoms. You can see Japanese-style room and conference room in Tadodai-buncyosya. Stone of Antarctica was also on display. Of course, I tried to touch to stone. We can see the Tokyo Bay below our eyes, cherry blossoms bloomed in a nice garden. Pond was being represented by white stones on part of the garden. This is a typical representation of a Japanese garden. The weather was not good, but we were able to enjoy.
cocoaby Posted Apr 6, 2014, 6:09 am	I  went to a "Hashirimizu fountainhead". The ground was covered in pink petals, and the remaining blossoms and leaves covered the sky giving the place a pink glow. I am afraid the flowers will not last till next week. Although the cherry blossoms were on a decline by the time of our visit, we were nevertheless able to catch some pleasant views. However, with the afternoon showers in the area, more petals will fall and that would bring the cherry blossoms season closer to its end. P.S Mom, My red tag is come off, But Don't worry. My host will repair it as soon.
cocoaby Posted Apr 14, 2014, 8:26 am	Hello! mom. New guest has arrived from Germany today. Her name is Josie. She is cute tiny dog. We sincerely welcome. Well, Spring vacation has ended, and the new school term started today. In Japan, April is the month when school starts and companies begin a new business year. Everyone seems little busy. Bye for now.
cocoaby Posted Apr 19, 2014, 9:04 am	Hi mom! It's sunny day. We came to Kannonzaki park. First, we greeting an old cat who lives here. He looks very comfortably by basking. A short walk, And we found a very mysterious dark cave. Kind of an old small shrine, any incorporeal supernatural being, Don't you think so? There's a legend that a large snake lived on this dark cave. Monk visited small village Kannonzaki in 741. He heard that a large snake lived in this cave, and afflicts villagers and fishermen, the people of marine transportation. Monk was killed the large snake. Then large snake was enshrined in this dark cave . I think we should keep away from this cave.
cocoaby Posted Apr 19, 2014, 9:40 am	For go to see the Kannonzaki lighthouse, we went up the stairs earnestly. Kannonzaki lighthouse is oldest western style lighthouse in Japan. November 1 is the lighthouse anniversary to commemorate the start of construction date of this lighthouse. Collapsed in the earthquake of twice, the current lighthouse is the third generation. We were able to see big tankers comings and goings in Tokyo Bay when we walking beach. I found Cherry blossom tree in Kannonzaki park here.  We playing at the beach a little. I have enjoying and relaxed. See you!
cocoaby Posted Apr 20, 2014, 4:54 am	We went to Tokyo sightseeing by train. You can see arrival time of trains at the station(in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean language).
cocoaby Posted Apr 20, 2014, 7:07 am	We came to the Meiji Shrine(Meiji Jingu). Mom, I was really surprised! Do you believe in the spirit photo? There is a large white orb in my photo. I heard orb appears in the sacred places such as shrines and temples. Is it just a dust on the lens of camera??? What do you think? Through promenade in forest, I went to shrine buildings. It was one of the visiting typical place for foreign tourists here. Visitors to the shrine can take part in typical Shinto activities, writing out one's wish on an ema. When we visited the Meiji shrine, we witnessed a Shinto wedding procession which  was led by two priests and two shrine maidens, followed by the couple under a red umbrella and the family and friends. It was delightful seeing the colorful ceremony in wonderful surroundings. When you enter the premises of Meiji shrine, you notice barrels of sake wrapped in straw stacked up near the entrance. This is fascinating design. To know more about these barrels, read the following text which was written on information board put up near these barrels. And You can see the otorii, it is the gate of shrines.
cocoaby Posted Apr 20, 2014, 8:16 am	Shibuya. It is one of Tokyo's most colorful and busy districts. Wow, There are a lot of people. You can see the famous crossing in front of Shibuya Station. It is a crossing where vehicles from all four directions are stopped and allows pedestrians to cross in every direction.
cocoaby Posted Apr 23, 2014, 12:52 pm	We came to NHK Studio Park. NHK(Nippon Hoso Kyokai, Japan Broadcasting Corporation) Studio Park is NHK Broadcasting thema park that is open to the public. It gives visitors a chance to look behind the scenes of NHK broadcasting. You can know the history of the TV show. Stage equipment and costumes that were used in the TV show is on display.
cocoaby Posted Apr 30, 2014, 12:49 am	You can see Tokyo subway route map. It is like a maze. Then We went to the Kabuki-za theater. Kabuki is a part of traditional Japanese classical culture. We saw ladies wearing Kimono, Kimono is Japanese traditional dress, it is worn during formal events. It was a good day! See you.
cocoaby Posted Apr 30, 2014, 2:35 am	Hello, mom! Today, April 14th is my toy voyagers friend Rachel's birthday! We had a surprise birth day party for Rachel. Look! We made cute cup cake for her. We sang me the happy birthday song. Happy Birthday to you, Happy birthday to you Happy Birthday dear little sheep Rachel Happy Birthday Rachel!!! We glad that she liked it.  It was a really fun time.
cocoaby Posted Apr 30, 2014, 3:20 am	It is sunny good day. We went to the "Ootawa, Tsutsuji no oka(azalea's hills) park". 50,000 azaleas have been planted here, pink and white, red flowers very beautiful, so visitors can enjoy the flowers. Many Bee had greeted us. They loves honey too much. Actually, It seems azalea's honey is sweet when my host tasted the azalea's honey in childhood.
cocoaby Posted Apr 30, 2014, 3:56 am	My toy friend gave repaired me my red tag. That’s a relief. And mom, Thank you for find a nice host to me. My host bought me some candies. I am a little sad to say goodbye to everyone. But I'm very excited to go to China. I'm looking forward to seeing you again soon. a lot of love and big hugs, your little Betty Bear
papa_always Posted May 5, 2014, 4:39 pm	Hi~Mum~~I arrived at  China today! I have been in the airport for a long time.SusyandHuhn opened the parcel. At PAPA's home I was warmly welcomed by many TVs. I showed the Tokyo postcard and the Lovely Lollipop. It  from Japan. Thank you cocoaby  The rabbit family invited me to her house for afternoon tea Mum~I called you, but you weren't home.I had to go to a letter.I just want tell you I 'm fine
papa_always Posted May 6, 2014, 4:06 pm	We received a box today.oh~It's Rauli We warmly welcome him, gave him a hug,and  introduce more pandas  to him He brought us a lot of candy .and Then we gave him a  plate of cookies.It's a panda cookies.he's so happy~
papa_always Posted May 10, 2014, 1:48 pm	HI~MUM Today we went to the Wofo Temple. I saw the temple introduction,Wofo Temple  is a Buddhist temple located near the Beijing Botanical Garden 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the center of Beijing. The temple is best known as the location of the 'Recumbent Buddha', a large sculpture of the Buddha lying down created in 1321.The current incarnation dates from 1734. The temple's first recumbent Buddha was carved in sandstone. In 1321, during the Yuan dynasty the sandstone carving was replaced by a 5.2 meter long statue made of bronze and weighing 2.5 tons.Following a north-south axis, the temple contains an entrance gate followed by three halls. On either side of the axis are buildings used by the monks for lodging as well as to accommodate guests. The first hall is called the Tianwang hall, the second the Sanshi Buddha hall, followed by the Recumbent Buddha hall. Buddha is not allowed to take photographs so we took some pictures in the yard.The temple has distinguishing feature very much.I made a wish, I hope I can travel to more countries and Have more red things.Papa said,The thing always happens that you really believe in,and the belief in a thing makes it happen. The weather is nice today.We had a good time
papa_always Posted May 16, 2014, 4:42 pm	HI~Mum David took us out for close to nature today,So We went to the Cherry Valley .There are no cherry now,There are cherry trees is in the hundreds of years ago. The ditch of the river is a very sweet spring water,People are drinking mineral water nearby,But this year drought,so almost no spring water. The mist like heaven here   I could scarcely see anything in front of me.  Here is very cool, is a good place to summer. The entrance to Cherry Valley has many beautiful flowers. It's a fine day today.
papa_always Posted May 25, 2014, 11:34 am	HI ~Mum   We have a few days to go on vacation,so We went to the ancient town.   Papa said,There are many ancient town in China,But the town was preserved in the South,The town is famous in Yunnan Lijiang, Sichan Huanglong , Zhejiang Xitang, Shaanxi Wuzhen.These ancient towns are tourist attractions.   Recently The suburbs of Beijing also have such a big town,Because not many people just opened.   There are a variety of restaurants,and have many hotels,like Family Lodge,Boutique Hotel,Youth Hostels ,Inn...We will also live here at night.     Here is a theater,In Peking Oper！Frankly,I  can't understand. But dragon-lion dance is very lively and interesting
papa_always Posted May 27, 2014, 2:21 pm	Hi~~mum~ We are still in town,This is our bed room.The room with chinese characteristics,right? They call it not bed,it's "Kang"(a heatable brick bed in North China),But Nobody uses those things anymore,Just for traveler.Very comfortable and warm.We can have tea and chat on the Kang. This dish is very interesting,So we took photos,Like a hamburger,But it is not the bread,it's baked wheaten cake (HuoShao)In China people often eat this.Another dish is walnut,It is strange. It was dark and I want to sleep.This is  outside the our hotel.The night scene is very beautiful. Good night,Mum
papa_always Posted May 29, 2014, 5:05 am	HI~Mum We also went to the Great Wall this holiday.The Great Wall is near the town. The Great Wall in a high mountain,We take the cable car up the mountain,It's quite a scramble to get to the top of the hill! To use a chinese saying"He who has neven been to the Great Wall is not a true man."Or translated into ”One who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a hero.”So we climbed up！ PAPA said The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was enlisted in the World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. The Great Wall of China, also known in China as the Great Wall of 10,000, is an ancient Chinese fortification built from the end of the 14th century until the beginning of the 17th century, during the Ming Dynasty, in order to protect China from raids by the Mongols and Turkic tribes.Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 6,700 kilometers (4,163 miles ) from east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years, some of the sections of the great wall are now in ruins or even entirely disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.   The scenery on the mountain is very beautiful. We climbed the Great Wall is just a small small small small part of the Great Wall     This is really amazing We down the Great Wall up to the ancient town for a long walk.     Hey！I'm a really hero now
papa_always Posted May 29, 2014, 9:39 am	Hi~mum I shall give you two news！ Huhn had to leave.He wants to a trip to Spain. We held each other for some time and say goodbye.We are having a pleasant time together.I wish she have a pleasant journey And We have a new TVs to visit Papa's home.We opened  the package,It's Ulani!We took her around,welcomed her  with open arm
papa_always Posted Jun 2, 2014, 2:06 pm	hi ~~~ This is also our in the ancient town of photos. The color of the cloth dyeing factory.People finish dyeing cloth and hung up,the wind will blow dry it. There are Liquor factory,it's Chinese white spirit The spirit in the cylinder.We did not drink it,  Chinese white spirit a little stronger There are many river in town,You can on foot or by ship  there from here.Many house a layer in the river,This is a bit like Venice. Papa said These are typical China building,But we live in the city center is rare. We had an enjoyable day at Gubei ancient town.We drove home.On the way scenery is very beautiful.
papa_always Posted Jun 3, 2014, 6:35 am	HI~ We went to eat barbecue.They often eat barbecue in the summer. kebab can automatically rotate in the oven,It's very interesting.We eat lots of nice. The colorful light for beer mug look very nice
papa_always Posted Jun 3, 2014, 7:23 am	HI~~ I had a big meal with other TVs.Because today We need to do short respectively. PAPA's good friend is going on a week of hong kong next week,So she asked her friend to take TVs go with him,But space and time is limited,her friend only can take two TVs ,After all of us to discuss Who travel to Hongkong ,The final result isUlani and susy Because Ulani just came and did not catch up with us went to the ancient town,Susy's Life Missions is Meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse ,Maybe there can make her dream come true   In the coming holiday, PAPA would take us out to travel I can't wait for holiday！   We ate steak and buffet！we make desserts together,and it's delicious！As we departed, we hugged and wished each other well. Let's meet the week after next
papa_always Posted Mar 17, 2015, 2:47 am	Hi~~mum  This is a photo of when we were watching the World Cup.Every day I watch the World Cup in the summer，There are a lot of people focus on the world cup in China,They all get up in the middle of the night watching the World Cup,so crazy,Statistics on Weibo(Chinese twitter),There are 1000000 Germany fans！The largest number of people are all team support,This is called a Germany phenomenon. Germany won the World Cup ！I'm so happy！I know we can do it！ We drink and eat the cake.We celebrate the victory！I think I fell in love with football！
papa_always Posted Mar 18, 2015, 9:07 am	We are still in the Henan travel,The photo is our in guoliang village. The Village under the mountain is located in a thousand yards rise steeply cliff dangerous terrain, the vast, beautiful scenery, known to the world as Qijue the waterscape and steep valleys "wall highway", also known as the "Pearl of taihang". The Guabi Road  In China, there is a special road located in Taihang Mountain. This kind of road is called Guabi road, which means road hanging on the cliff in Chinese. Unlike spiral mountain roads or tunnels, Guabi road is constructed along a cliff rather than on a slope or deeply inside the mountain. It usually lies horizontally along a vertical cliff face with hard sandstone on one side of the road and deep valley on the other side. Mum,I was afraid, I dare not to look under the mountain But we are safe .This is really amazing
papa_always Posted Mar 18, 2015, 9:59 am	Today we went to Taihang Mountains Grand Canyon. Located in the east of Mount Taihang, the Taihang Grand Canyon is within the boundary of the Shibanyan County, Linzhou City of Henan Province. In China, the mountains in the south are elegant, while those of the north are imposing. Mount Taihang is regarded as one of the most magnificent mountains in the north. The Photo  shows the scenery of Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou city, central China's Henan Province. With various shapes of high cliffs, peaks and hills, the 50-kilometer-long canyon presents a unique scenery of mystery. I also an excellent lookout for a bird's eye view of the Taihang Mountain.The scenery is beautiful beyond description. We spent a happy  trip for a week then We drove back to Beijing.
papa_always Posted Mar 27, 2015, 5:32 am	HI~~MUM Today we went to the Beijing Aquarium. Beijing Aquarium is the largest and most advanced inland aquarium in China.The aquarium has six halls: Rainforest Wonder, Shark Hall, Whale and Dolphin Bay, Seabed Travel, Feel Pool and Ocean Theater. We see many kinds of fishes,We also saw a shark.I'm afraid they'll eat me. Green turtles also swim about in the pool without a care in the aquarium. We saw some seals, sea lions, a dolphin show.The incomparably superior performance from these animal stars win rounds of applause from spectators every day. We had a good time
papa_always Posted Mar 27, 2015, 6:07 am	HI~Mum Today is a Chinese New Year!! We were watching the Spring Festival evening show.Every Chinese will watch this TV show today evening. The people have already made special purchases for the festival beforehand. The street is dressed very beautiful. Few people in the streets of Beijing, the people  had back to hometowns. I wish everyone  happy Spring Festival！
papa_always Posted Mar 31, 2015, 8:55 am	Today we went to the Giant Panda Museum in Beijing Zoo. I'm so excited! We are one of the scarcest animals. People in the world like it very much. There used to be many pandas in China long ago. As the balance of nature was destroyed and the weather was getting warmer and warmer, pandas became less. But at present, the number of pandas is increasing year by year. There are now so many pandas that some are being sent to other countries so that people there can enjoy them. They have small tail and fat body,black and white.They’re very clumsy,but they can climb trees.They like to eat bamboo very much.Look!The baby panda is under the mother panda,they are sleeping.They look very lovely. This is the best day, the best timeand really exciting
papa_always Posted Apr 9, 2015, 6:45 am	Today we went to White Cloud Temple.   This Temple is the chief temple of The Three Ancestral Temple of the Quan Zhen Daoist tradition. Now it have been listed as a historical site under the protection of the Chinese government and it houses the Chinese Daoist Association, the Institue of Chinese Daoist Culture, the Chinese Daoist college and the Editorial Department of The Journal of The Chinese Taoism. In photos  bidage is Wo Feng Bridge，Was initially built in the forty-fifth year(1706) under the regime of Kangxi, Emperor Shengzu in the Qing Dynasty, and was rebuilt in 1988. There are coins and bronze bells hanging aiong both sides of the bridge openings. Visitors may pray for good luck by throwing coins to hit the bronze bells, and the act is called “hitting the gold coin”, which has become one of the folk activities through which tourists and prayers pray for good luck. There are many Temple in here.Inside the temple to the different gods,each of the gods and goddesses of different things,people went to the temple to pray for the god's protection,You can ask the gods and make wish. Did you know what was the wish I made in the temple?
Susie's Posted Sep 11, 2016, 4:47 pm	Hi everyone, it's been quite a while since I've been around. So I thought it's time for a new update. Mom took me to the city of Frankfurt. There was quite a lot going on. A an open shopping  mall,  a street food market and a second hand clothing market (which was held in a community garden). I also got to see a lot. Skyscrapers,  the former stock market, the Mainstation (with quite a few trains). And not to forget all the nice snacks we had.  Greetings Betty PS Look which little fellow we met on the way.
Susie's Posted Oct 7, 2016, 1:36 pm	Of course I also got to go on vacation with mom and my silly TV brothers little T.B. and Poschti. Mom took me on a walk along a wild creek. From there wen went to see the cute little village of Oberstdorf. Which is very famous for it's winter sport. And usually they have all kinds of international competition going on. In that one photo you can see that ski jump area behind me.
Susie's Posted Oct 25, 2016, 11:31 am	Of course I also got to go to see that very famous sight of Germany.  The Neuschwanstein Castle. You have to walk up a very steep hill to get there. Once up there we walked around the castle as much as possible and enjoyed the views all around.
Susie's Posted Nov 6, 2016, 2:48 pm	Hello everyone, today a so called Street food market took place in the city of Hanau. A lot of food trucks came together for our pleasure.  And it  really was a pleasure.  We had a lot of yummy food.

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