@ Stone Bridge, Kinnekulle Bob begins his tour of "Sweden". Wrap up warm! Stone Bridge, Kinnekulle Kinnekulle is a flat-topped mountain in the county of Västergötland, Sweden. This beautiful bridge is probably limestone excavated from the Kinnekulle Grand Quarry. The lower levels of limestone date back 400 million years.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Kikianna.
Bob shook paws with Kikianna the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Swedish Port, Bohuslän "Gosh! Apparently Sweden is the fifth largest country in Europe in terms of land area, but despite that, it has one of the lowest populations per square kilometre in all of Europe and under ten and a half million people in total," remarked Bob. "Goodness! They would all easily fit into Paris!" responded Aria. Swedish Port, Bohuslän Bohuslän is a province in Götaland, Sweden. A rocky coastline ranked as one of the world's last great wilderness areas, with 3,000 islands and 5,000 islets.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Aria.
Bob shook paws with Aria the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Antique Window "Did you know Sweden is one of the few countries in the world that gives everypet the freedom to roam in nature?" said Bob. "Which other countries have the Right to Roam?" queried Mittens. "Norway, Estonia and Scotland," responded Bob. Antique Window It was not until the 19th century that large panes of glass were made so all windows prior to that time were smaller panes of glass with lead joining the panes. The first glass blocks were patented in 1886. This beautiful blue glass window appears to be made of glass blocks.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Mittens.
Bob shook paws with Mittens the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Swedish Lapland, Sweden "They certainly like quirky marketing here, Midnight! 'The Call a Swede phoneline provided a single telephone number that anyone around the world could call and talk to a Swedish person picked at random from a group of volunteers. The scheme ran for three months and took calls from all around the world.'" "That sounds like a fun thing to do, Bob!" Swedish Lapland, Sweden Lapland is a province in northern Sweden. The northernmost parts of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia, also known as Sápmi, is the land of the indigenous population, the Sami people, who have lived here for thousands of years. A truly stunning landscape.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Midnight.
Bob shook paws with Midnight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Full Moon "'Sweden has a famous hotel in the village of Jukkasjärvi made entirely out of ice. The hotel has to be re-crafted every year using large blocks of ice taken from the Tome River'," read out Bob from the brochure. "Sounds very stylish, Bob, if a little chilly, possibly!" remarked Oscar. Full Moon Bundle up the pets and go for a scenic drive along the misty roads. It looks clear enough that you should see some stars.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Oscar.
Bob shook paws with Oscar the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Drottningholm Palace, Sweden "'Sweden has the highest number of patents per capita in Europe'," read out Bob from the brochure. "So what are some famous Swedish inventions?" asked Autumn. "Tetra Pak, the pacemaker, ultrasound, dynamite and the spherical ball bearing!" responded Bob. Drottningholm Palace, Sweden Permanent residence of the Swedish Royal Family. This, the most well-preserved royal castle in Sweden was built in the 1600s. The castle is built on an island, Lovön which is close to Stockholm.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Autumn.
Bob shook paws with Autumn the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frozen Lake, Sweden "'Swedes consume 20 million Semlor per year'," read out Bob from the brochure. "'Semlor buns, a traditional pre-Lent treat, are cream buns made from an enriched bread dough, flavoured with ground cardamom and filled with almond paste and chantilly cream. Versions of the bun are eaten across Nordic countries on Shrove Tuesday, but they are probably best known and loved in Sweden and Finland.'" "They sound wonderful!" enthused Granville very long name indeed indeed. "They do indeed, Granville very long name indeed indeed, but it warns you here—a Swedish king in the 18th century died after eating too many of them!" Frozen Lake, Sweden Wintertime changes the landscape considerably. Bodies of water can freeze over, trees are covered in snow, darkness falls earlier and light comes later. Taking a walk through a winter forest is refreshing but do be careful where you put your feet.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Granville very long name indeed indeed.
Bob shook paws with Granville very long name indeed indeed the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
Granville very long name indeed indeed and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Apladalen, Värnamo, Sweden "They certainly like quirky marketing here, Winston! 'The Call a Swede phoneline provided a single telephone number that anyone around the world could call and talk to a Swedish person picked at random from a group of volunteers. The scheme ran for three months and took calls from all around the world.'" "That sounds like a fun thing to do, Bob!" Apladalen, Värnamo, Sweden A natural history park is the main attraction in Värnamo, featuring traditional houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. There are goats, sheep, rabbits and poultry that you can pet.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Winston.
Bob shook paws with Winston the Snowcat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Icy Country Road Sweden’s northernmost point is called Treriksröset, meaning "three national cairns". This is the point where Sweden, Norway and Finland meet, so you can literally stand in three countries at once at this point in Sweden. Sweden Icy Country Road Grab your runner sled and get ready for some fun in the winter sun! The ice packed road is perfect for waxed runners and sledding fun!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Choose a name ♡ Molly.
Bob shook paws with Choose a name ♡ Molly the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name ♡ Molly and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Sweden Street Art "'Whilst the official language of Sweden is Swedish (or Svenska), you'll hear many different tongues on a trip. These are official minority languages and include Finnish, Sami, Yiddish, Romani and Meänkieli'," read out Bob from the brochure. Blástjarna nervously clutched her copy of Swedish Made Simple. "I hope the pets we come across speak Swedish—or English, of course!" Sweden Street Art People's Park, Malmö showcases the beauty of nature and the creativity of the people's art.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Blástjarna.
Bob shook paws with Blástjarna the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Swedish Main Train Domain "Today's fun fact about Sweden! They are the third largest exporter of music in the world, after the United States and the UK." "Well, we all love a bit of Abba, Bob!" remarked Emily. "Ah, but it's not just Abba! Ace of Base, Roxette and the Cardigans also hail from Sweden." Swedish Main Train Domain Pulling out of Stockholm Railway Station we see the "Orange Carriages", not to be mistaken for the spooky Silverpilen train, or Silver Arrow, that we met in one Scary Fayre episode! These trains may be ridden in perfect safety!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Emily.
Bob shook paws with Emily the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Crown Pharmacy Ivy Delightful Cheeks lowered her copy of Swedish Without Strain. "You know, they don't have a way to say 'please' in Swedish." "Wow!" responded Bob. "So...I don't understand, how do you get by without it?" "Well, it seems you just have to sound polite and use Tack, which means 'thank you'." Crown Pharmacy This splendid red and gold sign is at the Skansen Open Air Museum in Stockholm. The Crown Pharmacy (Apoteket Kronan) has a sign outside in the form of a royal crown to accord with the pharmacy’s name. Enter the pharmacy to go back to a time when the pharmacist made up medicines and tinctures from a recipe. The shop fittings are mostly from the palace pharmacy at Drottningholm outside Stockholm as well as from a pharmacy in Köping that was run by the noted chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Ivy Delightful Cheeks.
Bob shook paws with Ivy Delightful Cheeks the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Ivy Delightful Cheeks and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Mariefred Railway Station "'Sweden has the highest number of patents per capita in Europe'," read out Bob from the brochure. "So what are some famous Swedish inventions?" asked Suzy Q. "Tetra Pak, the pacemaker, ultrasound, dynamite and the spherical ball bearing!" responded Bob. Mariefred Railway Station The Mariefred Rail Station is located in Sodermanland, Sweden. The station operates a steam locomotive on the narrowest track, called a narrow-gauge track, ever used for public train services runs from Mariefred to Läggesta and Taxinge Näsby, between May and Sept.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Suzy Q.
Bob shook paws with Suzy Q the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
"Come with me, we are going to the underground Metro."
"The underground for a trip?" Abby asked. Bob shook their head, "Not quite, you will see when we get there, just another block."
When they arrived in the underground station Abby looked around with their mouth open. "Look at all this art, just look at it all. Paintings, sculptures, and that over there is a mosaic." Bob smiled, "Are you surprised? In Sweden, ninety percent of the metro stations have been decorated with many different art forms. It is one huge gallery when you put them all together." Sweden Värmland Standing on the peak of one of many throughout the travelled road, it's incredible to look over the green valley below, is that a cloud shadow?
While enjoying your Saga, you met Abby.
Bob shook paws with Abby the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Limhamn, Malmö Oh look ... you won a pet! Sweden Limhamn, Malmö Walking along the coast of Malmo, the sunny sea grasses call travelers to keep strolling
While enjoying your Saga, you met Little Grey.
Bob shook paws with Little Grey the Moondust Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
Little Grey gave you 1 "Mellow Yellow Slug" size 7
@ Sweden Cornflowers "'Whilst the official language of Sweden is Swedish (or Svenska), you'll hear many different tongues on a trip. These are official minority languages and include Finnish, Sami, Yiddish, Romani and Meänkieli'," read out Bob from the brochure. Passerine nervously clutched her copy of Swedish Made Simple. "I hope the pets we come across speak Swedish—or English, of course!" Sweden Cornflowers Waving gently in the summer breezes, the bright blue flowers are the inspiration to so many art pieces, pottery, china and eyes of blue!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Passerine.
Bob shook paws with Passerine the Blue Tit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Örebro Castle, Sweden "How many lakes are there in Sweden, Starburst?" queried Bob. "A huge number, I'm guessing!" "Yes, indeedy—95,700!" Örebro Castle, Sweden The oldest part of the castle, a defence tower, was built in the late 13th century. In the 1890s the castle underwent extensive remodelling and the round towers you see today were created.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Starburst.
Bob shook paws with Starburst the Purple Cheerling. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Ostkustleden "Did you know Sweden is one of the few countries in the world that gives everypet the freedom to roam in nature?" said Bob. "Which other countries have the Right to Roam?" queried Cuddles. "Norway, Estonia and Scotland," responded Bob. Sweden Ostkustleden A wonderful place to rent a cabin and relax on the shores, the traveler who enjoys sunrises and sunsets will not be disappointed.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Cuddles.
Bob shook paws with Cuddles the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweden Snow Fence "'Whilst the official language of Sweden is Swedish (or Svenska), you'll hear many different tongues on a trip. These are official minority languages and include Finnish, Sami, Yiddish, Romani and Meänkieli'," read out Bob from the brochure. Finn nervously clutched his copy of Swedish Made Simple. "I hope the pets we come across speak Swedish—or English, of course!" Sweden Snow Fence Covered in a fresh layer of snow, covering the world in white for all the eye can see, strap on your snowshoes and enjoy a crisp walk!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Finn.
Bob shook paws with Finn the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Downtown Crown "'Sweden has the highest number of patents per capita in Europe'," read out Bob from the brochure. "So what are some famous Swedish inventions?" asked Coconut. "Tetra Pak, the pacemaker, ultrasound, dynamite and the spherical ball bearing!" responded Bob. Downtown Crown King Carl XVI Gustaf has been the monarch of Sweden since 1973. He is the 74th King of Sweden. Sweden's tradition of monarchy goes back over a thousand years. This crown, representing Sweden's monarchy, is a famous landmark on the Skeppsholm Bridge in Stockholm's "Gamla Stan", which means its historic "Old Town" quarter.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Coconut.
Bob shook paws with Coconut the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Øresund Bridge "Today's fun fact about Sweden! They are the third largest exporter of music in the world, after the United States and the UK." "Well, we all love a bit of Abba, Bob!" remarked George. "Ah, but it's not just Abba! Ace of Base, Roxette and the Cardigans also hail from Sweden." Øresund Bridge The Øresund Bridge is a toll bridge that links Denmark and Sweden. Spanning 16 km (9.94 mi.) A very dramatic photograph showing not only the impressive bridge but a wonderfully moody sky.
While enjoying your Saga, you met George.
Bob shook paws with George the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Twilight Sky, Stockholm "'Whilst the official language of Sweden is Swedish (or Svenska), you'll hear many different tongues on a trip. These are official minority languages and include Finnish, Sami, Yiddish, Romani and Meänkieli'," read out Bob from the brochure. dora nervously clutched her copy of Swedish Made Simple. "I hope the pets we come across speak Swedish—or English, of course!" Twilight Sky, Stockholm It does not matter where you live or visit, everyone loves to sit for a while and gaze out at the setting sun. It may be just a gentle darkening of the sky with a bit of red or orange, or it may be a full-on display of colours. Relax and enjoy as nature says goodnight.
While enjoying your Saga, you met dora.
Bob shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Hearts responded, "Well, I try to, I think it is important."
Bob nodded in agreement, "In Sweden, they recycle so much that they only have one percent waste to take to the landfills, fifty percent of waste is recycled or composted and forty-nine percent is incinerated for energy." Hearts gave a big smile at this news, "We need to do more, we need to be like Sweden, when we get home I am going to talk to my friends about starting a compost and learning more about how we can be more efficient in our waste management." Sweden Winding Mountain Road Sit down, strap in and hang on! The adventure on these winding roads is about to get real! When life hands you a curve, remember, lean into it!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Hearts.
Bob shook paws with Hearts the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Northern Lights, Sweden "Today's fun fact about Sweden! They are the third largest exporter of music in the world, after the United States and the UK." "Well, we all love a bit of Abba, Bob!" remarked Innes. "Ah, but it's not just Abba! Ace of Base, Roxette and the Cardigans also hail from Sweden." Northern Lights, Sweden The Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights can be seen in more northern countries and they never fail to instill a sense of wonder. Green is the most often seen colour with red being the rarest. Dancing, rippling, swaying colours are created when charged particles collide with gasses in the earth’s upper atmosphere.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Innes.
Bob shook paws with Innes the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Innes gave you 1 "Scandinavia Travel Stamp" size 7
@ Bring The Oars, Sweden As Bob's tour of "Sweden" comes to an end, he receives a seasonally appropriate gift! Barren Winter Hills Hills and mountains layered over a background add depth. These wintery feeling hills are just waiting for you to add whatever you like. Maybe you want a whole forest where pets can play hide and seek. Perhaps you prefer to cover the hills with snow and create a place to make snow people or snowpets. Maybe there is one lone tree bare of leaves or an ocean below the hills. Ah! My pets are clamouring for me to make them a place where they can go sledding. Bring The Oars, Sweden Sweden has more pleasure crafts, per capita than almost any other country. The people of Sweden have a great affinity with water. This looks like a fine little boat and the waterway has some lovely scenery. Time for a leisurely drift down the river. Bob has completed his tour of "Sweden"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour Scandinavia!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Sebastian.
Bob shook paws with Sebastian the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
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