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@ Drama In The Sky
Buck begins his 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

Blue And Copper Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

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
“You know what, Buck?” said chendler. “Seeing all these amazing photographs makes me want to take up photography myself!”
“Sounds like a great idea!" replied Buck. "There’s an evening class you can join when we get back!"
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
"Wow! It says here in our brochure that there’s a bush called dictamnus albus which emits a flammable, oily substance which can be lit on fire, without burning the bush itself," remarked Buck.
"Wow indeedy!" responded HOot.
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
"What two elements is water made up of, Buck?" asked Josie.
"That's easy: hydrogen and oxygen!"
"Correct, Buck! Two parts of hydrogen to one part oxygen, making the element name H2O."
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
"Art galleries can be hard on the paws, can't they, Olivia?" remarked Buck.
"Just think of the café and gift shop at the end, Buck! That 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
Buck and Tiana had shaken paws and took some time to enjoy the exhibits in a companionable silence!
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
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.
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
The fastest gust of wind ever recorded on Earth was 253 miles per hour.
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
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.
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
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Boci, after she and Buck had spent some time exploring another wing of the art gallery to its end.
"Is there a gift shop after this?" enquired Buck. "The thought of that generally keeps me going!"
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
"What two elements is water made up of, Buck?" asked Zazzy.
"That's easy: hydrogen and oxygen!"
"Correct, Buck! Two parts of hydrogen to one part oxygen, making the element name H2O."
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
"What unit of measure is used for wind speed, Buck?" asked Nicole.
"Um—I don't know—miles per hour?" hazarded Buck.
"No. The knot."
"Oh, Nicole, I thought that was to do with sailing?"
Nicole consulted the tour guide. " 'A knot is a unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile per hour, used especially of ships, aircraft, or winds.' There you go."
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
"Did you read what it said under that exhibit earlier, blade?" asked Buck. "It stated that early windmills' sails turned anti-clockwise but later makers shifted mainly to clockwise."
"Wow, Buck! It's one of those things I'd never have thought about!"

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
"There's a fun project in our brochure on how to make a weather vane from an ice cream container lid, scissors, a marker pen, a skewer, a straw and a pin," remarked Buck.
"Cool!" responded Phimi ツ. "We could make a start when we get back to our hotel tonight."
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
Buck and Heidi shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Buck. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Heidi. “This is my best side.”
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
Buck was very happy to meet Zuri here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their tour of the art gallery wings so far!
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
The ancient Greeks believed that there were four elements that everything was made up of: earth, water, air and fire. This theory was suggested around 450 BCE, and it was later supported and added to by Aristotle. Aristotle also suggested that there was a fifth element, aether, because it seemed strange that the stars would be made out of earthly elements. He would be surprised to learn that they are in fact made up of many elements found on earth, and are so hot they could be said to be on fire all the time!
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
The air in Earth’s atmosphere is made up of approximately 78 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen. Air also has small amounts of lots of other gases, too, such as carbon dioxide, neon, and hydrogen.
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
"Today's trivia question, Mini!" announced Buck. "When were the first ever windmills built?"
"Oh, goodness! I've no idea, Buck, but I imagine they're pretty old!" responded Mini.
Buck grinned. "Windmills have been in use since 200 BCE. They were first developed in Persia and China."
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
"I'm going to buy that souvenir wind spinner, Dong Dong," said Buck. "It'll be a nice colourful addition to my garden!"
"That sounds like a lovely memento, Buck!"
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
"Hey, this is interesting, Buck!" declared Ivy Delightful Cheeks. "It says here that if the entire world’s water were fit into a 4 litre jug, the fresh water available for humans and pets would equal only about one tablespoon."
Buck fidgeted with the corner of his brochure. "I'm not sure I follow, Ivy Delightful Cheeks!"
"It's a proportion thing, Buck. Nearly 97% of the world’s water is salty or otherwise undrinkable. Another 2% is locked in ice caps and glaciers. That leaves just 1% for all of our needs!"
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 strongest winds in the solar system are on Saturn where they reach speeds of over 1,100mph.
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 Buck's experience of "Sky" comes to an end, he 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.
Buck has completed his exploration of "Sky"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also explore the Elements!