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@ Drama In The Sky
Belladonna begins her experience of Sky!
Drama In The Sky
The sky is not opening up, but it sure seems that way, with the brilliant flashes of light and the loud crack as the air expands. Get indoors as fast as you can, and keep your pets safe as not many will enjoy the dramatic storm taking place outside.

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@ Fluffy Clouds

White Daisy Egg
My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.

Fluffy Clouds
Looking like a whipped-up marshmallow spread in the sky. I propose a day of relaxing, we will find a field and lay down on some grass and look up at the clouds and play a game about what they look like to each of us.

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@ Rainbow Over The Grey Sea
"The Great Fire of London in 1666 gave rise to many changes, you know, Belladonna," remarked Garth. "Many streets were widened across London. New building regulations meant that instead of wood, brick had to be used for all houses."
Rainbow Over The Grey Sea
A spectacular rainbow just touching the land. Rainbows and hummingbirds (which are like tiny flying rainbows) bring smiles to all who view them. The science behind what makes a rainbow is interesting but it will never be as much fun as the stories you can dream up to explain that bow of colours in the sky.

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@ Balloons In The Sky
"A trivia question for you, Lacy!" announced Belladonna. "Who is the largest consumer of fireworks in the United States?"
Lacy pondered. "I don't know, Belladonna, who is it?"
"It's Walt Disney World. The park launches the fireworks with compressed air instead of gunpowder to reduce fumes and gain better height and timing."
Balloons In The Sky
Some like balloons a lot—some, however, do not. Balloons can be colourful, or have fun saying on them—if you choose to enjoy balloons, please dispose of them safely after, so they don’t pollute the water and land and cause distress for our animal friends.

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@ Hide And Seek Moon
Ray Bradbury wrote a book called The Fireman, but the editors found the name boring. They called a local fire station to ask at what temperature book paper would burn at. The firemen put Bradbury on hold, burnt a book, and reported that the temperature it burnt at was 451° Fahrenheit. The rest, as they say, is history.
Hide And Seek Moon
The moon is playing a game—it has enlisted the help of the clouds, showing its face one moment, then hiding behind a passing cloud.

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@ The Milky Way
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Vinny the collector, after he and Belladonna had spent some time exploring another wing of the art gallery to its end.
"Is there a gift shop after this?" enquired Belladonna. "The thought of that generally keeps me going!"
The Milky Way
The Milky Way Galaxy, with spiral arms outstretched, moves through the cosmos devouring other galaxies—and far into the future, the Milky Way Galaxy will itself be devoured. From our viewpoint on Earth, it appears as a milky band—millions of stars lighting up the deep dark of space.

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@ Boeing Stearman Biplane
The idea that four elements – earth, water, air, and fire – made up all matter was the cornerstone of philosophy, science and medicine for two thousand years.
Boeing Stearman Biplane
The Boeing-Stearman Modle 75 Biplane, radial engine, built during the 1930s-40s and at least 10,626 were built in the U.S.A. This plane was a military trainer aircraft.

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@ The Silver Path
The four elements were even used to described the four temperaments a person could have, and Hippocrates used the four elements to describe the four “humors” found in the body. These theories stated that the temperaments and humors needed to be in balance with each other in order for a person to be well both mentally and physically.
The Silver Path
A ribbon of moonlight on a calm sea, a path to follow. What lies beyond the horizon? will you take a chance?

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@ Classic Biplane CB-1
Belladonna and Lepus had shaken paws and took some time to enjoy the exhibits in a companionable silence!
Classic Biplane CB-1
This classic Hatz CB-1, 1960s biplane is built from a kit. The CB-1 is a tandem dual-control two-seat biplane with fixed tailwheel landing gear and is powered by a variety of nose-mounted small engines. Steel tube fuselage and tail with wooden wings.

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@ Sunglasses Everyone
"Wind speed is measured with a device called an anemometer. There's a project here for making an anemometer, Belladonna. We could try it out tonight when we get back to the accommodation."
"Goodness, Myrtle! Isn't it terribly technical and scientific to do that?" queried Belladonna.
Myrtle studied the diagram helpfully provided in the brochure. "Nah. It seems to be made of empty yoghurt cartons and stuff. We'll give it a go!"
Sunglasses Everyone
The sun is so bright today that you really need to wear sunglasses if you hope to avoid a headache and eye strain. If there is not enough light, you cannot see—too much light, and you cannot see. The perfect amount of sun, just like the perfect porridge, is what we want.

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@ A Mystical Place
"At the time of the Great Fire of London in 1666 there was no fire brigade such as we have today. Men from the Navy used gunpowder to blow up houses in the path of the fire to halt its spread!"
"Goodness me, Lacy! Drastic, or what? Did it work?" queried Belladonna.
"It sort of worked—eventually! But it took some days, during which time a large part of London had been destroyed."
A Mystical Place
A small craft sets off on an adventure; the pets are excited and wonder what they will see. Passing through a bank of clouds, the sea and sky change. This is not any place the pets have ever seen before. Were they magically transported to a new planet. Is this a dream, are they all still at home tucked up in bed.
They gaze in wonder at the stars that shine brighter and closer than any stars they are used to; the water is as still as a sheet of glass, the pets want to reach down and grab a star reflection, so solid do they appear.

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@ When Sky And Water Become As One
"It's turned a bit hot, Belladonna. They must have put the heating on! I'm going to take my scarf off," said Tigger.
"Good scheme! I'll do the same," said Belladonna.
When Sky And Water Become As One
It is easy to see how one could lose their way when out at sea when the sky and sea are the same colour and there are no other guiding landmarks. Beautiful and peaceful to look upon from a safe and sure place.

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@ Pastel Pink Sky
"The Great Fire of 1666 started in London, on Pudding Lane, in a baker's shop. The baker believed he had put the fire out but in the middle of the night the fire grew and his house was in flames. Pudding Lane is still there today. If you want to visit it, Monument is the nearest tube station. The place where the fire started is also marked by a monument topped by a fiery gold ornament," said Belladonna.
"It makes it sound like it's the only monument in London, Belladonna!" chuckled Andrew.
Pastel Pink Sky
When the sky is filled with clouds and depending on the time of day you can get the most spectacular colour displays, from light pastels to vibrant hues. Ever-changing and ever-fascinating, always look up or you may miss a most marvellous show.

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@ Red Arrows, UK
"Hyacinthie, I've got something called "sepia effect" on my camera. I've got a feeling it’s faulty, though. It just makes everything go all brown!”
"Oh, Belladonna, that's what it's supposed to do! See that exhibit over there?"
Red Arrows, UK
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team flying in their Diamond Nine formation. 2022 marks the Hawk-jets' 58th season of displays, and the team has completed 5,000 different appearances around the world.

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@ Soaring Under Clouds
Oh look ... you won a pet!
Soaring Under Clouds
A single plane, the sky, and clouds, a peaceful scene. Do you wonder where the plane is headed? Will the plane go through the clouds and will it encounter some raindrops. Where will the plane eventually land?

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@ Touch The Moon
Water expands by 9% when it freezes. Frozen water (ice) is lighter than water, which is why ice floats in water.
Touch The Moon
If you walk across that field and pass that gnarled tree and continue to walk just a bit further, I bet you could touch the moon, maybe even carry it home in a basket—though then what would others do when wanting some moonlight.

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@ Winging Home
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Sephira, after she and Belladonna had spent some time exploring another wing of the art gallery to its end.
"Is there a gift shop after this?" enquired Belladonna. "The thought of that generally keeps me going!"
Winging Home
At the end of the day—it is time to wing homeward, flying past the orange sky, the reflections in the water below follow along, with no choice of their own.

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@ Heron On A Misty Mornings
"Wind direction is given by the direction from which the wind comes," said Belladonna.
"That makes sense!" replied Aurelia.
Heron On A Misty Mornings
Do you like fog and mist? Sounds can be distorted so this solitary heron is listening carefully as it walks along a mist-covered shore, searching for breakfast.

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@ Fun Stars
"Today's trivia question, Chester!" announced Belladonna. "When were the first ever windmills built?"
"Oh, goodness! I've no idea, Belladonna, but I imagine they're pretty old!" responded Chester.
Belladonna grinned. "Windmills have been in use since 200 BCE. They were first developed in Persia and China."
Fun Stars
Such a delightful design for the wall of a young pet's room, or any pet that loves stars and cute things.

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@ Substantial Cloud
A natural gas vent in Iraq known as The Eternal Fire has been burning continuously for over 4000 years, and it has been mentioned by Herodotus, Plutarch and in the Old Testament Book of Daniel.
Substantial Cloud
Have you ever seen such a substantial cloud, a cloud with so much personality it almost seems as if it could talk to you? What would it say if it began to speak? Would it tell you where it formed, what it had seen as it travelled across the great blue sky, would it be able to say where it was headed and what it would do when it arrived?

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@ A Day In A Balloon
Water expands by 9% when it freezes. Frozen water (ice) is lighter than water, which is why ice floats in water.
A Day In A Balloon
Oh, what fun! We are all going on a balloon ride—high in the air. The pets have packed their favourite snacks and brought their scarves—in case the air is cool. They are chattering and chirping about what they might see once the balloon is in the air.

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@ Tree Silhouette
"Mittens, I've got something called "sepia effect" on my camera. I've got a feeling it’s faulty, though. It just makes everything go all brown!”
"Oh, Belladonna, that's what it's supposed to do! See that exhibit over there?"
Tree Silhouette
We climbed a hill, and under the delicate branches of the trees, we stood still for a time and let the colours of the sunset relax our minds.

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@ A Very Grey Day
"Art galleries can be hard on the paws, can't they, Wrex?" remarked Belladonna.
"Just think of the café and gift shop at the end, Belladonna! That keeps me going!"
A Very Grey Day
There are blustery days and snowy days, but I think this type of day would make a particular little donkey happy. Not everyone will love a grey day—on the bright side—when the sun does break through, it is such a delight that the dim greyness was worth it.

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@ Rainbow Over The Sea
The idea that four elements – earth, water, air, and fire – made up all matter was the cornerstone of philosophy, science and medicine for two thousand years.
Rainbow Over The Sea
I wonder how many rainbows are in the sky—all over the world—at any given moment. Rainbows seem to bring a lot of happiness even if there is not a pot of gold at the end—maybe the real treasure is the joy they bring.

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@ Electrical Show
As Belladonna's experience of "Sky" comes to an end, she receives a wonderful gift!
Flowering Branch, Violet
Walking down the street, marvelling at the flowers awakening to the spring warmth. The new buds on trees bloom into a dazzling array of blossoms delighting the senses and gladening the heart. These wonderful violet blooms adorning delicate branches are a welcome addition to the garden.

Electrical Show
Bolts of energy, radiating light—flung downward from unseen hands—pierce the land.
Belladonna has completed her exploration of "Sky"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also explore the Elements!