Kaplan arrived for the Singleton Pets Three-City Valentine Event and pausing on the bridge looking at the majestic exterior of the hotel felt very nervous. Perhaps he shouldn't have come? This was for braver souls than he was! But then, screwing up his courage, he finished crossing the bridge and entered the hotel.
While travelling in Europe, you met Gray.
Kaplan shook paws with Gray the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
Gray gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé vert et bleu" FULL SIZE
Kaplan very much enjoyed the fondue they shared that night! It was lovely to partake of such an iconic and delicious Swiss recipe, and juggling forkfuls of bread dipped in cheese sauce broke the ice amongst all the pets!
While travelling in Europe, you met Jake.
Kaplan shook paws with Jake the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
The view from his room was absolutely beautiful. The next morning Kaplan felt his spirits rising as he happily regarded the seagulls flying low over the lake outside.
While travelling in Europe, you met Tesla.
Kaplan shook paws with Tesla the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
Tesla and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowcat" size 4.
While Kaplan was waiting for breakfast time, he heard a gentle tap at the door. It was a sweet little bear clutching a gift of a rose, and taped to the stalk were details of the delights for the day ahead! Kaplan felt he had made his first friend in Switzerland!
While travelling in Europe, you met Mister.
Kaplan shook paws with Mister the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
It was their first expedition in Lucerne and to Kaplan's horror, it was a cable car trip! Oh no! Heights were awful! To overcome his fear, he concentrated on talking to the pets on either side of him and taking careful note of their answers. Luckily this seemed to work!
While travelling in Europe, you met Mandy.
Kaplan shook paws with Mandy the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
Mandy gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé vert et bleu" FULL SIZE
Kaplan gulped at the view from the top. Never, he felt, had he ever been so high up before! It was like being in an aeroplane looking down at the clouds! But he knew at the same time it was going to be a very treasured memory in future, so he made an effort to think of something other than his nerves.
While travelling in Europe, you met Stella.
Kaplan shook paws with Stella the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
They stopped for an al fresco picnic. It was cold but the air was very fresh and it felt healthy. Kaplan had to sit with his back to the deep drop just past the line of fir trees. Then he decided to confide in the tour guide about his fears, and the guide's sympathetic, calm good sense made him feel a lot better.
While travelling in Europe, you met dora.
Kaplan shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
The group, under careful supervision, tackled a spot of mountain climbing. Kaplan nearly backed out of the activity, but talked himself round, reassuring himself that it was perfectly safe at this beginner level!
While travelling in Europe, you met Mittens.
Kaplan shook paws with Mittens the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Kaplan was a little late for lunch, having taken a nap, and searched for his group. A waiter approached bearing menus. "Willkommen," he said. "Haben Sie Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeite?" Kaplan gasped, wishing he had brought his German dictionary! "Um ... ", he ventured. Fortunately the tour guide hurried over. "He's just asking if you have any food intolerances. Never mind! Come, we're over here."
While travelling in Europe, you met Choose a name.
Kaplan shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé vert et bleu" FULL SIZE
The tour guide related the famous story of William Tell; the arrow shot into the apple on his son's head, & a lot more. The next activity was archery. Kaplan was nervous as he felt he had two left paws when it came to sport and didn't want to look incompetent in front of the others. But he didn't back out and in the end performed quite well!
While travelling in Europe, you met Shyla.
Kaplan shook paws with Shyla the Little Lovable Lambee. They both received one silver mole!
That afternoon the group went for a walk along the lake. Kaplan realised he was getting much more exercise than he normally would, and bravely resolved, when he got back home, to do at least some exercise every single day, even if it was just five minutes!
While travelling in Europe, you met Lady Aelfgifu.
Kaplan shook paws with Lady Aelfgifu the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Kaplan and the rest of the group were invited on board a paddlesteamer for a tea party! They were served with delicious light snacks followed by a selection of cheeses, whilst enjoying the scenery on either side of Lake Lucerne. They were all sorry when it ended!
While travelling in Europe, you met Jasper.
Kaplan shook paws with Jasper the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Jasper and you found 5 "Door For The Brick House, Open" size 4.
In the evening they had been invited to a Swiss dancing event, in which they would take part. Kaplan hated the thought of this! If only he had a good friend to go with! But he bravely put his best paw forward. After all, if he was the worst of all of them, at least he would be giving others more confidence!
While travelling in Europe, you met Itchy.
Kaplan shook paws with Itchy the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
The next day, they all took part in an orienteering activity. Kaplan was in charge of reading the compass, and he accidentally sent them all south instead of north! But he bravely owned up to his mistake, and to his surprise no one minded at all -- they were having too much fun for that!
While travelling in Europe, you met Cuckoo.
Kaplan shook paws with Cuckoo the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
At elevenses time, the tour guide took them for Kaffee und Kuchen at a very grand-looking Schloss. Kaplan felt nervous about being in such a magnificent setting, and perhaps being spoken to in German! But he discussed his fears with a few fellow-guests in the group and realised he could be brave and just possibly enjoy the event!
While travelling in Europe, you met Sapphire Rose.
Kaplan shook paws with Sapphire Rose the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Sapphire Rose gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Vert & Gris" FULL SIZE
A hike had been planned as a little excursion. Kaplan really didn't feel like going; he was so tired after all the previous activities that day. As he was dragging him hiking boots over his paws, he decided to be brave, and to explain to the tour guide that he just didn't feel up to it. The guide was very understanding, and Kaplan realised that he wasn't the only one not feeling quite up to the hike!
While travelling in Europe, you met Julius Cheeser.
Kaplan shook paws with Julius Cheeser the Christmas Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
Julius Cheeser and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowdog" size 4.
Kaplan and the rest of the group enjoyed a party that night by the river in Lucerne! Kaplan made the most of his time there and took part in all the dancing!
While travelling in Europe, you met Molasses Jones.
Kaplan shook paws with Molasses Jones the Sloth. They both received one silver mole!
Molasses Jones gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Violet" FULL SIZE
The Swiss claim to make the best chocolate in the world, and the people of Lucerne proudly claim to make the best chocolate in Switzerland! The pets visited a chocolate making factory in Lucerne and most purchased a delicious souvenir of their visit!
While travelling in Europe, you met Paxton.
Kaplan shook paws with Paxton the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Kaplan hired a car to take a few of the pets on a tour of the city. This meant he had to gather all his courage together to negotiate driving in a strange city, where some of the traffic signs were in German and wholly unfamiliar, and distances were in kilometres!
While travelling in Europe, you met Badger.
Kaplan shook paws with Badger the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
Switzerland was an amazing country of lush green meadows of chocolate-box prettiness, majestic snow-capped mountains and beautiful lakes. As they neared the end of their tour, Kaplan decided it would be well worth coming back!
While travelling in Europe, you met Listy.
Kaplan shook paws with Listy the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Joshua gave you a really great gift, "Single Pink And White Rose" !
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