Travelog for: Happy Ping

Good Morning!

Today is our first day in Venice. I’m so happy about it and a little curious how it will be there.

Venice is connected to the mainland with a gigantic bridge. You could cross the bridge by train, car, bus or you could walk. We went there by bus, because the bus stop is next to our hotel. Unfortunately we couldn’t take pictures from our tour, because it was too full in the bus.

We arrived in Venice at a big bus station.



From there we started our tour through the streets. We were just looking around and saw a lot of cool places.













Here you could see the view from the famous Rialto Bridge over the Canal Grande. Isn't it great?





After that, we arrived at the Piazza de San Marco. Here we could see the Basilica di San Marco, a beautiful church and Campanile di San Marco, a very high bell tower.













At the Piazza were a lot of tourists and people in wonderful costumes. This carnival seems to be really great.





















































After we walked around the Piazza for a while we decided to go somewhere else. So we went down to the promenade at the water.









After a while we decided to go back into the city and came to a park. Here we saw a cool statue with a big lion.



We walked a long time through the streets and saw a lot of interesting streets and houses.



Later we went to a little restaurant and ate something.
When it was getting dark, we decided to go home.

Bongiorno!

I wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day!



Today is our second day in Venice. I’m curious what this day will bring.
When we arrived at the bus station in Venice, we decided to take one of the waterbuses, called vaporetti, to San Marco.
We got the chance, to have a look around the lagoon and the canal. It was very interesting.









When we arrived at San Marco, we went to the Basilika di San Marco.
It is the most famous of the city's churches, constructed in 828, and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. Originally it was the chapel of the Doge, and has only been the city's cathedral since 1807. For its opulent design, gilded Byzantine mosaics, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power, from the 11th century on the building has been known by the nickname Chiesa d'Oro (Church of gold).









Woooow, this church is really awesome. It looks like everything is out of gold. Everywhere we could see great paintings on the walls and the ceiling. I have never seen something so impressive before.















Then we went to the treasure chamber. Here we could see golden candleholders, crosses and a lot more. It was very interesting.











After that we went up to the top of the church. Here were a lot of cool things to see at the St Mark’s Museum. From here you got a wonderful view into the nave.













Especially one room in the Museum was very great. The painting on the ceiling was very impressive.











Then we went outside on the balcony. From here we got a great view over the Piazza San Marco and the sea promenade.





















The Horses of Saint Mark were installed on the basilica in about 1254. After a long restoration, since the 1990s they have been kept in St Mark’s Museum (inside the basilica). The horses now on the facade of the cathedral are bronze replicas.



We spend the rest of the day on the Piazza and the Promenade.







Here we wanted to use the time to enjoy the impression of the carnival.
It is said that the Carnival of Venice was originated from a victory of the "Repubblica della Serenissima", Venice previous name, against the Patriarch of Aquileia, Ulrico in the year 1162. In the honor of this victory, the people started to dance and make reunions in San Marco Square. Apparently this festival started on that period and become official in the renaissance. After a long absence, the carnival return to operate in 1979.
It was great to see all these different costumes.

Good Morning Everybody!

Today started with a big surprise for host dad. When he came out of the bathroom, he saw the candles and a balloon in the shape of a heart, that host mum had prepared for their wedding day. He was very happy about it.



After the breakfast we went to Venice. From the Bus station we took the waterbus to Murano. Before we reached Murano we stopped at Cimitero di san Michele, the Graveyard Island.









It was a very impressive graveyard. When we entered it, we saw hundreds of white crosses. On most of them where pictures of dead. Everywhere where flowers, so everything looks very colorful. I have never seen something like that before.
After that we reached big white walls with lots and lots of names and pictures of people that had passed away. There were also a lot of flowers for them. It reminded me a little of the pictures of American graveyards.
Out of respect for the dead, we took only Pictures from the outside.









After our short stop, we reached Murano.





Here we could see wonderful glass art, but it wasn’t allowed to take photos in the shops.
But when we walked through the streets we found three great sculptures there.

















Later we also found a small restaurant, which has decorated the tables outside with some beautiful glass flowers.







After a while, we went back to the San Marco Piazza. There we decided to go and have a look at the Palazzo Ducale.
The Doge's Palace is a gothic palace and was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Republic of Venice.



















Sadly we weren’t allowed to take pictures from the wonderful paintings and sculptures inside. So I can’t show you how great the biggest wall painting in the world looks like. But we could take some Pictures with some sculptures outside.









The court and the prisons were originally in the Doge's Palace. A famous inmate was Giacomo Casanova. The new prison was built across the Rio de Palazzo from the palace. It was connected to the palace by the Bridge of Sighs.



At first it was a little bit scary to look around the prison, but then it was very interesting. The cells were really small.  And on the walls you could see some texts that the inmates had written on them.









We walked over the Bridge of Sights, to the new prison. When we watched out of the small window, we could see the lagoon.





We spend the rest of the day at the Piazza and looked at the people in the wonderful costumes.



 

 

 

 

 



When it was getting dark, we took the bus back to the hotel

Hello.

Today was our last day in Venice. I was a little bit sad about it, but we wanted to enjoy this last day. And at the end, it was the best day that we had here in Venice.

It was the last time, we took the bus to Venice. And today we could take some Pictures from our tour.







We took the waterbus to the Santa Maria Della Salute church. On the way to the church we had a great look around Venice from the Canal Grande.























In Venice everything was transported on boats.







On the place before the church, were a lot of people in costumes, which we haven’t seen before.



















And the best was that we got the chance to take some pictures with them together today. They were really friendly and it made a lot of fun, making photos together.















This group comes from Vienna. They wanted to know more about us and Toy Voyagers, so mum told them a little bit.







After a while we decided to have a look at the church.













Later we went back to the Piazza San Marco with the waterbus. We planned to climb up the Campanile di San Marco, the high Clock tower on the Piazza.
From so high above we had a wonderful look over Venice. Everything seemed to be so extremely small.



















This is the Bridge between Venice and the Mainland.



And this is the stage for the Carnival contest 



Here you could see the old bells.





Then we went down to the Piazza again and enjoyed the rest of the day while watching some more costumes.









It was really a great ending of our trip to Venice today. I hope I get the chance to come here again.

Good Morning!

Today my mum told me, that I will travel to my first host. I’m really curious how it will be there. I think it will be really funny.

Because this is the last time that we were all together, we planned to go bowling

First we looked around and I explained the other, how to play the game.







After that, I was searching for a bowling ball. Hmm I think I will take the red one today.





Hmm think I have to clean the ball a little bit, before we start.



Because it was Saturday night there where a competition, which lane was the best in a certain time. Yeah, we made the third place in the competition.









After a time, we needed a little Break. This game is very exhausting.





Then it was my turn. I am really good in this game.





At the end we were waiting for the final result.





I was the winner and Snowball made the last place. So she was a little bit disappointed



I am the best 



Now we are all very tired. Let’s go to bed.



Bowling made a lot of fun and I think it was a great ending of the time that we spend together.

Bye bye

I am very happy because, my journey will start today. My first host will be Dr.Kröbner. I hope that we will have a lot of fun together.
Captain is also traveling to his new host today. I wish him a great journey.

So I have to say goodbye to my beloved family and to my new friends.



My friends hugged and said goodbye to me. I think I will miss my new friends. But hopefully we will meet again one day.







Then I said goodbye to my family. Bye Bye Snowball and Happy. I will miss you so much.









Before Captain and I left, Happy sang us a wonderful song.







We made one last group picture together



Then Captain and I went into our envelops.







Good bye mum and dad. I will write soon to you.

Hello Mum and Dad,

here I am, after my short trip I arrived in lowersaxony

Dr.Kröbner and his TV-friends wellcomed me warmly, after huggs

and kisses from Dr.Kröbner, 3*Euro, BrunoAusTirol, Cosyfuzz and

Mr. Lemony.















I have given Dr.Kröbner the card from Venice, he was very happy



then hostmum Andrea showed me where I can sleep.

very cozy....



I looked around a little and I can say I like it, it's great to be a

Toyvoyager........





Then we went to Hanover, € 3 *, Cosyfuzz and I were allowed to

go with....





upps, a curve



here you see the Telemax
The Telemax is a telecommunication tower built from 1988 to 1992 in Hanover. The tower was designed by Hans U. Boeckler and is 272 metres (892 feet) high. The tower stands on a 10 metre high base building, which brings its overall height to 282 metres (925 feet). Deutsche Telekom operates the tower.



We visited a big Swedish furniture store, but it was not so easy to take pictures...





huggs and kisses

yours Ping

Hello Mum and Dad,

Thank God no rain so we decided to made a nice trip to an old

abbey from the Benedictine order in Lamspringe. But first we´ve

must taken a walk through the forest, because Mr. Shaun´s

sheepdog Paul we take care of at the moment, has to calm down a

little bit . So we hiked to a very, very old tree, tried to climb on it

while hostmom Andrea took nice pictures from us.



my new friend Hoppsi with Paul





By sunshine we reached the monastery garden with many

attractions: a small millpond with ducks, an old watermill, strange

sculptures and funny bushes with red branches. The sun was

wonderfull warm and we had a lot of fun there




poor man....no head











I wish a wonderfull sunday

hugs and kisses

yours

Ping

Hello Mum and Dad...

bad weather and Andrea has no time, so she allows us, to look

around here a bit. 3*Euro,  Hoppsi and Cosyfuzz coming with me,

there is much to discover...



At first we were looking in the window and play  hide and seek...

hello where I am ...



3*Euro found me...




hello...



cosy....



can I help you?....



pigriding...jipihh



huhu..



This chair must be padded and the tool you needed





spring is coming....



In the evening we cooked together for Dr.Kröbner......



pasta with tomatos, scampi, black olives and mozarellacheese...









yummy...





He's so happy and then we have even cleared the table and

washed the dishes and Dr. Kröbner could read a book.





huggs and kisses

yours Ping

Hello again,

Yesterday I was in Stuttgart on the sun safety exhibition.

Mom if you ever need an awning or an umbrella in the future , ask

me....

We flew to Stuttgart, the flight left at 6:40 from Hanover ..... yawn

Unfortunately the weather was not so beautiful ..... and we have a

window seat with no window....







First, I have read the safety precautions, it is better



This bag I have not needed, your stomache like to check

out....here is the emergency exit ...



Have a good flight

Arrival in Stuttgart and then .....Breakfast....it is 7.45

o`clock 







such a day at an exhibition may be quite long and boring....







Waiting for the return flight...





Return flight and a window seat with a window and better weather.

Wow so many lights and a great sunset ..









Arrival in Hanover...



That was a long day and I am soo tired

good night...I love you all
Ping

Hello at home,

on Friday the little 3*Euro left us , his travel gos on and

he visit Berlin.....I gave him a big hug and wished him all the best

for his journey....bye, bye my little friend....





It is boring today....first I looked out of the window...nothing

happened outside.....NOTHING.......no people on the street, no dog,

no car.....a ghosttown



ok, lets have a look in the garden....jippih the first flowers...spring is

coming, I smell it in the air...



a group picture with flowers and TV`s...



bye, bye

huggs and kisses

Ping

Hello Mum and Dad,

a trip to Fritzlar with hostmum and Hoppsi

Fritzlar is a small German town (pop. 15,000) in the Schwalm-Eder district in northern Hesse, 160 km (99 mi) north of Frankfurt, with a storied history. It can reasonably be argued that the town is the site where the Christianization of northern Germany (north and east of the Roman Limes) began and the birthplace of the German empire as a political entity

here you see the old church...very old

The St. Peter's Cathedral is one of the most beautiful Romanesque-Gothic churches in Hesse.





The Cathedral of Fritzlar measures 43 meters (from the basement to the top). He continues to shape the cityscape of the small town in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis (formerly Circle Fritzlar-Homberg).



built and rebuilt several times, combines the Cathedral of St. Peter Roman and Gothic styles. In the oldest part of the Fritzlarer Domes are the crypts, which can also be viewed as the Cathedral, ..but not in the moment

look Mum a nice view in the Edertal...





This is the Monk Boniface he felled the oak, without being met, the expected wrath of the locals Donars and built from the wood a church that was dedicated to St. Peter. This event is considered the beginning of Christianity, not only in this area of the present diocese of Fulda.



The Town Hall in Fritzlar originated in Roman times (also called "bailiwick") and was first mentioned in documents in 1109





The town hall is decorated with a stone relief from the 1441 Holy St. Martin, the patron saint of Fritzlar.



Even the rest of town around the market in Fritzlar is determined by imposing half-timbered buildings



I found this very old oven and look...the oven was built long ago in Delligsen...





the last picture in Fritzlar with the moon...



When we arrived back in Delligsen, Bruno and Cosyfuzz have been

asleep, very good



huggs and kisses yours Ping

Hello Mum and Dad,

on Saturday an envelope arrived and a little bunny jumped out, it

was Hase a TV from hostmum Andrea and she was very

happy





but no time for Hase to aclimate at home .....

We have received an invitation from Yosemite.

We can visit her in Lichtenfels, what an adventure....

After a long drive we arrived at the hotel and first we made a nap

to test the bed





After that we made ​​fresh, it is important to make a good

impression





Deo....for Dr.Kröbner



Turban for me...



Bruno helped me a bit ...



One last look in the mirror and ready to take off ......



Yosemite has welcomed us so warmly, and of course we took a

group photo with all 16 TVs ... incredible TVs from 4 continents



Dr.Kröbner, Cosyfuzz, *-Cookie-*, _Lilly_, Hase, HappyPing, Hoppsi, Plaudagei, Waffels, BrunoAusTirol, Kibblet.......
Mr.Quakedi
from Europe

WavyGravy......

from America

Wolley, Billy....

from Africa

Mr.Lemony...

from Asia

look Mum, I fulfilled a Life Mission..I meet another pinguin, his name

is Waffels..from Austria ..he

posed with BrunoAusTirol and the Austrian flag



It was a great evening with interesting conversation, thank you

Yosemite and Takata

love you Mum and Dad

yours Ping

Dog-tired TVs....



kisses

Hello Mum and Dad,

Yesterday we took a walk through the beautiful village where my

hostmum lives. Near the river Wispe I made a rest to take a look at

the first springgreens…. After a while hostdad hustle me to hurry

up…. Because the green is not so quick by growing






Than we passed the churchyard with the old Church, the tower ist

over 400 years old….









Later we visit the “Central Park” of Delligsen to take a view at

Delligsen newest attraction: An Eastereggcrown..J. very special….

created by the Ü50 (older than 50) women of  the lokal nativ

countryclub. You`ll like it or not. But it’s a nice decoration to

pose





many kisses yours

Ping