Travelog for: Viola

Hello mom,

I am a little sad .... Since I am here in Karlsruhe the weather is bad ... 
My host mom would love to do something with us. But with constant rain, we can not go outside.

Therefore, we (Mr. Spike and the stay-at-home TV Bär Schär) played today together first poker, than man-parchesi not and ultimately Cluedo. That was fun! Although I think that Bär Schär cheated at poker. 

My host mom told me that Bär Schär's been for 33 years with her and her favorite stuffed animal. Therefore must Bär Schär not go away, because host-mom would be very sad if he does not return. When he get an ID, he will be online at Toyvoyagers.

We looked out the window, and tried with our eyes to change the weather ... It did not work.

We helped host-mom to cook. We were cooking roast beef for evening... mmh, now it smells delicious.

Now we'll first take a nap and hope that the weather improves.

Love Viola

Hello Mum,

Today we (Mr. Spike, my host mum and I) did a great trip. We were in the castle Favorite near Rastatt. It's so beautiful there, I felt almost like a princess. Unfortunately no photos were allowed in the castle are made. In one room, but we were allowed to take pictures. Since the kitchen was issued, as it looked before.

The castle was built from 1710 to 1730. Building owner was Margravine Sibylla Augusta of Baden.
Next to the residence in Rastatt, it should serve as a summer residence in the country the princely pleasures, socializing and playing, hunting, masquerades, and studies of child-rearing.

Favorite Castle is the oldest German porcelain palace and receive only one in the original form remains.

We have set ourselves on a park bench and let us all work towards. It's really beautiful.
It was a super nice day!

Lots of love
Viola

Hello mum,

Today we made a walk in Karlsruhe. The weather was not the best, but at least it was not raining.
I learned from my host mum lot about Karlsruhe.

The city was founded in 1715 as the Baroque plan with sun-or radiating outgoing roads from the castle developed initially in a southerly direction. Because of the resulting fan-shaped floor plan carries Karlsruhe has the nickname Fächerstadt.
At the MarketplaceKarlsruhe  is a pyramid. Under the pyramid is the crypt in 1807 demolished Konkordienkirche in which the founder and namesake of the city, Margrave Karl Wilhelm of Baden-Durlach (1679-1738) is buried.

We have seen today the castle, the castle garden, the marketplace and the Frederick area with natural history museum.
Karlsruhe is a beautiful city, although currently many construction sites because of the U-Strab are.

Many, Love Viola

Hello mum,

Monday afternoon, we (Mister Spike and I) went for fishing in the Rhine harbor.
Yesterday evening, host mum did not have the time to write an update.

The father of my host mum came along as host-mum does not have a fishing license. While Mr. Spike was more interested in the harbor, I've found a lot of wild flowers in pink. Of course, I immediately have to take a few pictures.
Then we enjoyed the view and looked at the many ships sailing past us.
The father of host-mum allowed us to keep the hinge. Because I am so small and did not see anything, I climbed up to the top. Since it was pretty shaky.

Finally we end it with a beautiful sunset in the evening.

Only a small goby that we left behind in the water, we caught.

Lots of love
Viola

Tonight we will still go to a party. The dad of host-mum will celebrate his birthday 

Hello mum,

On 04.09.2012 the father of host-mum had birthday. In the evening we went to eat. Hmm, was that good! I ate so much that I could not move anymore. Especially the dessert was also super tasty

Today we (Mister Spike, host-mum and I) went to Muggensturm. It is only 15 minutes by car from Karlsruhe.
There's a petting zoo. I have seen many different animals. Ranging from goats, sheep, oxen, geese, ducks, horses, donkeys ....
I liked it really well. Especially because the weather was beautiful.

Many Greetings
Viola

Hello mum,

Today a new TV arrived. His name is Pettersson and he is a young moose.

We have it all together cordially received. Pettersson brought postcards and sweets. Furthermore, we all very happy.

After Pettersson had recovered from his journey we have (TV host Bär Schär, Mister Spike and I) put together something and entertain

Unfortunately, I will soon travel further. I've been a little sad when I think about. I get along with everyone here as well.

Greetings
Viola

Hello mum,

Today was a nice surprise in the mail from host-mum. Sausi Karl, who is currently in Finland at mmm105, wrote a postcard. In addition to host-mum and Bär Schär were very happy.

Earlier today, we (Bär Schär, Pettersson, Mister Spike, host-mum and I) went for a walk in the forest. It was pretty chilly, not as warm as the last few days.

Then we walked to the Saumseen. These are seven lakes located in the deep shores of Karlsruhe. The Saumseen is a nature reserve. It was really nice to sit on the bench and watching the ducks in the water.

Greetings Viola

Hello mum,

Today it was time that I decorate my envelope and label. Bär Schär, Pettersson and Mister Spike helped me.

I am sad to awful. 

It really appeals to me in Karlsruhe and I do not want to go. But I have to leave tomorrow, because I'm already expecting my next adventure.

Mister Spike will also leave tomorrow. Therefore, the atmosphere was not that great for us today.

Bär Schär and Pettersson were also very very sad. We have grown in the short time good friends.

As a parting gift Bär Schär has made a Hall of Fame star for me. That made me really happy. 

Maybe I'm coming again to zauberaeffle and Bär Schär. It was very nice!

Many dear greetings
Viola

Hey Mum,

I arrived safely with my new hosts. There are two other TVs staying with me - their names are NoMi and BamBam. First, I was a bit shy to come out of my envelope because they are sooooo HUGE!!! 


But then I realized they are very very nice and friendly and they couldn't wait to see me 


So I decided to step out the envelope and say "hello"


Now I'm so happy to have these two new buddies who are very nice and they guard me like siblings

Today we went to the office in Düsseldorf and I enjoyed my first view around. Look:


We'll leave to Ireland on Monday and I'm VERY EXCITED!!!
I'm not sure if I will find the time to upload something more before departure. But you will definitely hear from me once we're back at the beginning of October.

I Love you, mum. Take care!!! 

Hi Mom,

we arrived Dublin late in the evening on Sep 24. Look, that's my place to be for the coming days. BamBam, NoMi and myself were dry and warm and had a fantastic view out of our travel-bag 

On our first day we travelled to Blarney, a town near Cork, located in the South of Ireland.
There you can find the famous "Blarney Castle" with his very famous "Blarney Stone"
The Blarney Stone (Irish: Cloch na Blarnan) is a block of bluestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney, about 8 kilometres from Cork. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of the gab (great eloquence or skill at flattery). The stone was set into a tower of the castle in 1446. The castle is a popular tourist site in Ireland, attracting visitors from all over the world to kiss the stone and tour the castle and its gardens.

This is the castle

And here's the stone:

We found this sign under the stone:

The gardens are beautiful 

And we walked around a huge lake (Lough Blarney). BamBam, NoMi and myself liked the hundreds of waterlilies

Today we went to Mizen Head and saw the Atlantic Ocean!!!


Hey, can you see us 



Mizen Head (Irish: Carn Uí Néid), is located at the extremity of a peninsula in the district of Carbery in County Cork, Ireland. It is one of the extreme points of the island of Ireland, noted for its dramatic cliff scenery. One of the main transatlantic shipping routes passes close by to the south, and Mizen Head was, for many seafarers, the first (or last) sight of Europe. The tip of the peninsula is almost an island, cut off by a deep chasm, now spanned by a bridge; this gives access to an old signalling station, a weather station, and a lighthouse. The signalling station, once permanently manned, is now a museum housing displays relating to the site's strategic significance for transatlantic shipping and communications, including the pioneering efforts of Guglielmo Marconi. The "99 steps" which formed part of the original access route have been supplemented by a series of paths and viewing platforms.


Look Mum, the cliffs are impressing!

Woooooooaaaaaahhhh 

I LOVE THE ISLE OF BEARA!!! It's such a beautiful place. I don't have words...
The Beara Peninsula (Irish: Béarra) is a peninsula on the south-west coast of Ireland, bounded between the Kenmare "river" (actually a bay) to the north side and Bantry Bay to the south. It has two mountain ranges running down its centre: the Caha Mountains and the Slieve Miskish Mountains. The northern part of the peninsula from Kenmare to near Ardgroom is in County Kerry, while the rest forms the barony of Bear in County Cork.

Today we went hiking and Geocaching. Found it!! 

Here we are at the coast of Kenmare Bay


We went out hiking and found a small path to a stone circle


But first, we had to climb a huuuuuge ladder and you know what!? I was the first one at the top 


The landscape was absolutely beautiful