Travelog for: Theda

Hi, I'm Theda, a zebra.
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.

Theda was very excited to arrive.  After travelling with a hungry shark, Theda is relieved to have survived.  On top of that, Vroni, and Eckhard were very gassy and filled the package with their methane flatulence!  Whew!  Even Ludwig created a stink.  They all are happy to be out now, and Theda is really excited about visiting the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial this weekend.  It is also known as the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Theda had a great time exploring Laclede's Landing with her hosts Matthew and Tammy.  Of course her other travelling companions joined them too and A really big bunny named Cuddle Bunny went along as well. 

Theda had hoped to see the arch, but flooding at the arch grounds kept her away.  Instead she visited a very nice restaurant, and saw an unusual sculpture.  She also found several geocaches including Laclede's Orchestra.  It was a great day! 

Theda went to the Crystal City Municipal Park with me today to get her picture taken at the Crystal City Time Capsule.  She went with Rollin' Thunder, a racing Travel Bug from the SLAGA Spring Picnic.  She was sure to have a good time as the weather today was absolutely amazing!  [img]null[/img]

The PAWS awards field Trip for Senn-Thomas Middle School was Friday May 16th, 2008.  Because of security reasons, I cannot post pictures of the students with Theda.  However we did have a great time.  About 140 students went on the field trip.  It took us 4 buses to get there. 

Theda had a really great time until we found ourselves in the Scary Swamp.  There Theda was almost eaten by a very large Alligator.  Whoa!  That's why they call this Scary Swamp. 

Theda also loved the Ferris Wheel.  What a fun place indeed!  It was nice hanging out with 140 Blackcats, Vroni, Ferdl, Eckhardt, and Matthew. 

This little TV has been passed on to a student this week.  I know it will be loved and well cared for.