Home, Moscow, Russia - 27th August 2011
By: Dangerousebeans
Hi everybody! My name is Hryusha and today I understood, that I was born for flying! Perhaps, not literally but... I want to see the World and meet other pigs (well, any animals), who wants more from life
As you can understand, I'm not a common pig! I like to read books, so please, give me a chance to practise in foreign language in your library. I want to learn new cultures and I also want to know something intresting about my new hosts. You see, travel isn't only visiting fantastic places, it's visiting fantastic people too! Is there a difference between life in Russia and your country? I want to know it!
And last but not least - I'm vegeterian, and I want to come back home with new tasty recipes! I'm sure everybody has his favorite food without meat - maybe a salad or a pie or even a soup. Share it with me, please.
So, I'm looking for hosts who wants to show me were they live and what they do! Have a nice day!
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Posted Aug 27, 2011, 6:07 pm Last edited Aug 27, 2011, 6:32 pm by Dangerousebeans
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Remscheid, Germany - 1st October 2011
By: olgamaus
Hi Mummy,
I made it to Germany!
I was released from my envelope by my first host Katja. She and three ToyVoyagers gave me a warm welcome. They are Bamboo, Commodore Quack and (un)Lucky Lily. Everyone was delighted by the cute postcard and the delicious chocolate that I brought with me.
Katja invited me to have some chocolate and a cup of coffee. When she said "Mmmhhh, chocolate with nuts ..." a cute squirrel joined us. She is also a ToyVoyager, Claire Squirrel. Of course she loves nuts
Later that afternoon we took a walk, visiting Germany's highest railway bridge, Muengsten Bridge. This bridge is overspanning the valley of the river Wupper. The bridge was built in early 20th century, finished in 1907 A.D. It is 465 m long and 107 m high. It is made of steel.
A few years ago a leisure park was built under the bridge. You can can find a new café here. It was opened last summer, it's facade looking like rusty iron. There are also lawns with seatings and sun chairs to relax and a crazy golf course. The river usually is really shallow here, so kids can play at the banks.
This is Muengsten Bridge, at least part of it
It is so large that it is nearly impossible to take a photo of the whole bridge. We had t o walk further than the golf course to take a photo.
We walked into the forest than, steep uphill for some time. Soon we were high above the valley.
We found engraved pictures on rocks.
We crossed the river Wupper here.
We enjoyed the last sun of the day.
We saw this lovely outlook pavilion, we did not want to disturb a smooching couple, so we did not get closer
This was a really interesting trip.
Bye
Hryusha
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Posted Oct 1, 2011, 8:25 pm
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Remscheid, Germany - 2nd October 2011
By: olgamaus
Hi Mummy,
today we visited Katja's friend She has a large dog, Pepe. We all enjoyed the fantastic weather in the garden. Katja and her friend were knitting socks.
I had a look around the garden than. Although it is already October, there are still flowers blooming.
We promised dog Pepe that we would take a walk with him later.
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Posted Oct 5, 2011, 12:49 pm
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Remscheid, Germany - 15th October 2011
By: olgamaus
Hi Mummy,
today we took a walk in a nearby forest, in a district called "Hohenhagen".
To get there, we had to walk through one of the surrounding valleys.
When we walked back home through the city it was already dawning.
Bye
Hryusha
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Posted Oct 17, 2011, 12:26 pm
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Remscheid, at home, Germany - 18th October 2011
By: olgamaus
Hi Mummy,
my host is knitting in the evenings. She made a lovely tiny bag for another ToyVoyagers member. I liked it so much that she is now knitting a bag for me!
Bye
Hryusha
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Posted Oct 18, 2011, 1:23 pm
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Remscheid, at home, Germany - 13th November 2011
By: olgamaus
Hi Mummy,
today I cooked for the whole bunch of ToyVoyagers
Katja has a calendar with receipes in the kitchen. The receipe for November seemed to be quiete good: Dumplings with red kuri squash and herbed quark.
You need the following ingredients:
500 g prepared red kuri squash (or any other squash)
400 g carrots
350 g leek
6 tblsp wheat flour
3 eggs
salt, pepper, 2 tsp curry powder
400 g quark
4 tblsp chopped herbs like parsley, chive, basil ...
oil for broiling
Here we go:
Carrots and squash had to be rasped, leek hat to be cut into small slices.
Mix eggs and what, add salt, pepper and curry powder. Intermingle this with the prepared vegetables.
Stir the quark with a little bit mineral water, add salt, pepper and herbs.
Heat oil in a pan. Than take a tablespoon and give the dumplings into the hot oil. Broil them for about 5 minutes on both sides.
Enjoy them
Bye
Hryusha
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Posted Nov 17, 2011, 10:27 am
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