Travelog for: Eckhard

Hi, I'm Eckhard, an elch who likes to travel in Scandinavia.
Soon I'll be a wild release but my guardian thinks it is good to get some training first. There are some experienced toyvoyagers here and I could get some advice what to do when traveling.

This morning the training workshop started. We got up early. First we discussed with the other experienced toyvoyagers and listened to their adventures. Then Elisabeth gave a lecture on how to become a toyvoyager, what mission we have (travel, of course), which strategy we should use and so on. Then we learned about geography and different means of transport. In the afternoon we'll get more hands on training. I think I'll soon be ready for the wild release.

For our first practical training we went out to see Nymphenburg Castle, a summer residence with a large park. Today lots of people use it for a walk or jogging, and there are always a lot of tourists.

I also visited Amalienburg, a beautiful rococo building in the park of Nymphenburg castle.

It's been a long time since the last training. Today I went for a little walk and saw the German museum (Science and Technic museum). It is built on a little island in the Isar river.

HAPPY EASTER!
Today it's Easter Monday and Pandamao went to this little town in the Oberpfalz to see her dad and she took me along.
We walked along the street and wondered what was going on in that little park opposite. When we came closer we saw that it was an "Easter fountain". In this part of Bavaria it's the custom to decorate the fountains with Easter eggs. There must be hundreds or thousands of eggs here. They really look beautiful.

I did some more sight-seeing today and went to the area where the Hofbräuhaus is located. The first photo shows the Orlando House and then I pose in the front of the nearby Hofbräuhaus. It is a huuuuuuuge beerhall.
I also met some local bears. We had a nice conversation about TVs and traveling the world but the Bavarian bears did not want to join. Seems, that they would miss their Sunday morning beer Stammtisch (regulars' table) at the Hofbräuhaus too much.

Then I took a look at the "Alter Hof", which was the first residence of the Wittelsbach dynasty, built in the 13th century.

Hurray - finally some action! Skylerdragon and his students are going to take us to some places - perhapy even some wild releases ...... there was a big fight of who would get into the envelope first ..... we're looking forward to traveling the world.

Eckhard is an adorable little moose!  He arrived with four friends this week.  They are so excited to visit Missouri and can't wait to go visit the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, Missouri (Gateway Arch).  Eckhard is very excited!

Laclede's Landing

  We went for a few caches around St. Louis on Saturday.  One particular cache was really interesting.  Laclede's Orchestra was composed of three band members: a saxophonist, a guitarist, and a accordian player. 

After we looked at the sculpture we visited Hannegan's restaurant.  I went with CuddleBunny, Ludwig, Theda, Ferdl, Vroni, and Skylerdragon.  It was delicious. 

I got my picture taken on a nearby fence and in a tree as well as with the arch in the background!  I am so happy!  I got to see the arch!  My host promises to take me again soon. 

Jet Display
  This US Airforce F-84 Thunderstreak was flown by a Festus pilot, Major J. Santschi.  It is displayed here as a tribute to all service men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States of America.

Ekhardt thought it was pretty cool!

Eckhardt enjoyed visiting the best adventure site in St. Louis today.  Six Flags Over St. Louis has adventure rides, Thrill Rides, and Amusements of all sorts including carnival games, shows, exhibits, and more food and shops than you can shake a buck at.  "That's not funny!"  (Eckhardt didn't like my little joke.)

We accompanied 140 kids from Senn-Thomas Middle School.  However because of security reasons, I cannot post pictures of the students. Vroni, Ferdl, and Theda joined me and host Matthew. 

We had a lot of fun.  I especially liked the Moose Lodge Hamburger Diner.  That was very nice.  I rode the Scooby Doo Scary Swamp ride where I saw Theda almost attacked by a giant alligator. 

I also liked the Ferris Wheel.  Plus I helped host Matthew fire water cannons at passengers on the Log Flume ride.  Woohoo! 

It was a really great day for a trip!

we have just recieved this morning