6th DEC 2019 Paco arrived in Bellevue, Washington USA!Paco arrived in Bellevue, Washington, USA. What a delightful surprise to find in the mailbox! Little Aerobear and the plushie pals were there to greet Paco. Time for a nap, Paco — adventures begin tomorrow! From Bellevue Paco could see all the way across Lake Washington to the city of Seattle. 8th December 2019 EXPLORING BELLEVUEToday Paco went to downtown Bellevue with aerobear and saw the Christmas decorations. He went shopping for presents at the macy's store and visited the Uwajimaya asian store where he met a dragon! Afterwards he stopped off at the Cheese Cake Factory for a little rest. He even tried some bubble tea, a popular drink! Where will Paco go tomorrow? 18th December 2019Paco got his Washington passport! Now he’s ready to travel around FIRST STOP, ALKI BEACH AND THE LUNA PARK CAFE - SEATTLEPaco traveled to Alki Beach, the birth place of Seattle. He had a hamburger at the Luna Cafe. Paco choosing a song to play on the Duke Box Paco at the lunch counter ordering his burger! Paco was a little too small for the cut out, but still wanted his picture taken! NEXT PACO WAS OFF TO THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT - SEATTLEPaco visited the Museum of Flight in Seattle Where he earned his Pilot wings! Paco visits the original Boeing factory (The Red Barn) The bust of aviator Valery Pavlovich Chkalov Valery Pavlovich Chkalov was a test pilot awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union Paco really liked the Christmas Tree at the Museum of Flight! He spotted a USPS mail box too! VICTORIA CLIPPER BOUND FOR CANADA!With his Washington passport in hand, Paco boarded the Victoria Clipper Ship, bound for Victoria, Canada. Paco at the Seattle waterfront ready for a dawn departure Paco boards the Victoria Clipper headed for ... Canada! Paco Leaves Seattle heading for Canada, let's hope he doesn't get sea sick! on the way he spots the majestic Olympic mountains and of course makes sure the lifeboats are adequate VICTORIA, CANADA!Paco arrived at Victoria Harbour Paco spots the famous Empress hotel, his hotel room has a great City view! CHINA TOWN - CANADAPaco visits China town and spots a Dragon... and a Bear! He also spotted a very fancy Royal Mail post box, it was very different to the red ones back home! He also got to see the Victoria City lights, and a veeery large Christmas tree!!! Paco also got to visit the statue of artist Emily Carr and her Monkey Paco saw the Parliament Buildings at night Paco went shopping to buy some souvenirs! THE ROYAL BC MUSEUMPaco’s view from the top of the Royal BC museum Paco at the Royal BC Museum First Nations textiles Paco visits the Mayan exhibit Big Mayan wall and little Paco Paco and the woolly mammoth Paco finds a mailbox and mails Postcrossing card CA-966277 to Malaysia Paco take a little break and eats poutine! While in Canada, paco also got to visit Craigdarroch Castle It looks a little different to the Castles back in England BACK IN WEST SEATTLE!Paco sees Seattle skyline and a ferry in the misty distance ! Victor introduces Paco to lady Liberty! The Statue of Liberty, or Lady Liberty, is a replica of the Statue of Liberty installed at Seattle's Alki Beach Park, in the U.S. state of Washington. It was installed in 1952 by the Boy Scouts of America Paco also got to see the Birthplace of Seattle monument TOP POT DOUGHNUTS!Our Story... We wanted an oasis in the city, to slow down and savor the nostalgia and taste of a secret 1920s doughnut recipe in a gorgeous vintage environment. In early 2002, we set out to create that space. What started as a daydream between brothers led to a single storefront on Capitol Hill. Thanks to the incredible support of the communities we’ve had the pleasure of serving, Top Pot has grown throughout the Puget Sound and expanded into Dallas. We remain committed to the simple ideals that brought us this far—quality, inclusiveness, and integrity in every single thing we do. Paco visits famous Top Pot doughnut shop Paco has a little trouble choosing a doughnut, there's just so many yummy looking ones! Paco visits the Alki Point Lighthouse but can’t go in the Lighthouse Paco saw the famous Christmas house with a ridiculous number of decorations Where he met a friendly bear and there was even a mailbox to send letters to Santa! WEST SEATTLE - LINCOLN PARKPaco visited Lincoln Park where he found some reeeeally tall trees! and another Dragon! luckily for Paco, the Dragon was sleeping! Looking out across the water Paco saw the Bremerton Ferry! and some strange looking bark of the local Madrona trees! Bellevue WashingtonBack in Bellevue Paco attends a Postcrossing meetup at another Top Pot Donut shop Where he writes a postcard to send back home and he even gets it signed by his new friends! He even got the other lovely Postcrossers to pose for a quick selfie! BOISE IDAHO!After returning to Bellevue, Paco took another trip. This time he flew a little airplane to Boise, Idaho... ...where he saw lots of Spuds! Paco Leaves Paco leaves Seattle and flies over Idaho desert and above the sea of clouds before landing in Boise BACK IN BELLEVUEPaco got to celebrate a few Holidays during this trip of his World Tour! Hanukkah, where they lit candles and played the dreidel game HAPPY HANUKKAH!and Christmas! MERRY CHRISTMAS!He even got his own Christmas stocking from Santa! HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2020He got to ring in the New Year with his new friends! 2020 is the year of the Rat, so he celebrated the Lunar new Year too with some tasty Chinese food! 6th January 2020HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HAPPY MAIL DAY!!! The postcard Paco sent back home arrived today! ***I'VE MISS PLACED THE POSTCARD - PICTURE TO FOLLOW!*** CORONAVIRUS!!!Unfortunately, 2020 turned out to be the year of the Coronavirus. Paco wore his face mask and stayed home for a long time. He learned to make Banana bread like everyone was doing. He binge watched Netflix and ate a little too much! Just when it seemed like the pandemic was easing up, the civil unrest and protests began. The World Tour would have to ressume at a later... Coronavirus Pandemic Paco wore a mask and stayed home in his garden growing pumpkins! As soon as it was safe to fly, Paco packed up his gifts and headed home to Sheffield, England Time for a proper cup of Tea and a biscuit. BON VOYAGE PACO! GOOD LUCK! STAY HEALTHY! |
Paco and Theobald, The Bavarian Lionking! | Paco and Hasker, The Siberian Dog! |
Paco was in for a big treat when he got to not only meet 1 traveling toy but 2!!!!
Theo, from Germany and Haker, from Russia!!!
Theo, from Germany and Haker, from Russia!!!
GOODNIGHT ALL Zzz
20 January 2019
Birthday celebration with Paco
It was my mom's birthday Jan 11th so Paco wanted to celebrate with us we went to a American chain base restaurant called Denny's and had cake at night Paco even took home a Cake Batter shake he enjoyed it every much!!! YUM!!
Silly Paco!
Paco checking out the traffic behind us as we drive in the car lol
Pharmacy Visit!
Paco's 1st time at the Pharmacy (American host mom made me borrow this jacket as it was cold this day,it was kinda BIG but it kept me warm)
Pennsylvania, Paco's 1st time at the casino
Paco was soo happy to hear that on this day he was getting 2 big surprises for the price of 1, not only was he going to a casino for the 1st time he was also going to another state in the US - Pennsylvania, this casino is only an hour and half away from his American host mom's in New Jersey. he was so shock to see that some slots looked like tv flat screens he thought he was at the movies lol. he didnt win much at the slots but the little he did won he put it towards a Pennsylvania scratch off which he thought was rather pretty with the light blue and glitter on it
Food Time!
After Paco Hit the slots he took a brake and got a bite to eat right off the casino floor ,since he was in Pennsylvania he thought he should try Pennsylvania's famous food the "Philadelphia Cheese Steak Sandwitch" and he got some pickles in a cup he enjoyed his meal very much
Sunday Fun Day for Paco
Breakfast on Sundays here in the US is called family time, Paco join us for some Breakfast at IHOP (International house of Pancakes) after eating Paco was surprise they give out mints for the rise home so he took a few
After Breakfast he went shopping to "Party City" and "Five Below" he wanted to pick up a few birthday items in Party City for his mom's birthday in March but knew he wasn't going to be home for her birthday and at "Five Below" he had a hard time deciding what he wanted since there was so much nice things to get starting from $1 to $5 that he let his hosting mom do that for him and he enjoyed looking around and seeing how the kids in the store was so happy picking out a toy they wanted
Sunday night TV!
After Paco's outting this Sunday, he took a seat in front of the tv and watched a show called "Super Market Sweep" that used to be on back in the day and watch reruns of it , American host mom use to watch it to when she was younger and like Paco she also wanted to be on this show lol ... Paco was cheering for his team but they then lost lol
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarket_Sweep
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarket_Sweep
2 FEBRUARY 2019
Visiting the Christmas Tree Shops
Paco 1st thought when he heard of this store was that it sells Christmas Decor alittle to his surprise it sold everything he could think of, Homegoods,Toys,Kitchen decor, Pet items, Beauty supplies and garden items which happens to be Spring, he wanted to act like he was for sale to so he pose with the items lol
BAD GAS!
This Gas station happen to be on the news for ripping off people of their money while buying gas for their cars ... i told Paco the trouble they will get in with the law ... but you dont have to worry about that @vasquez_se7en Paco is a good boy and dont do bad things
Paco's Acmoore visit
Me and Paco went to the craft store and boy did he have a ball there ... he got to meet a leprechaun ^_^, play with some craft wooden boats and cars, found a Big letter P For his name that he wanted to hang on his bedroom wall at home,and even got to lay in some pretty flowers but over all his best part was that his American host mom brought some Valentines and St Patrick's day crafts they could do at home together, he ever knew he could have soo much fun in a craft store like that lol
12 FEBRUARY 2019
True bff's lol
Since being in the US Paco hads falling in love with American Jelly from McDonald lol
Since being in the US Paco hads falling in love with American Jelly from McDonald lol
Paco visiting a Historical site
On this nice Sunny Sunday Paco visit a Historical site called "Boxwood Hall" our 1st President George Washington stop here to have lunch before going to Ny to be sworn in as President in 1789. this house it open for school trips and the public to take a tour of the house .
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxwood_Hall
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxwood_Hall
Paco's Pre game Superbowl 2019!!!
Paco got ready for the Super Bowl Pregame celebrations by having Pizza wings and breadsticks from Pizza Hunt, super bowl theme cupcakes and was even keeping score of a lottery football game i was in (he likes to gamble now since his trip to the casino a while back lol )
SHHHH ITS GAME TIME!!!
Paco was really into the game and cheered everytime the Patriots score he was sooo happy they won the super bowl he loves Tom Brady!!!
Paco's 1st time at the Movies :)
I wanted to surprise Paco of a outing that we were going to do on this day ... so we went to the movies!!! went to go see "The Lego Movie part 2"
Paco enjoy himself with a nice big soda and a tub of popcorn
Paco enjoy himself with a nice big soda and a tub of popcorn
After the movie was over Paco happen to see posters of coming soon movies posted in the movie theater that he would like to watch he even saw a movie that looked like himself he started laughing
Saying good bye to Hasker :(
Paco had to wish another traveling toy Hasker good luck in his travels ... Paco hates GOODBYES but glad he got to meet him
(Hasker left in the beginning of this month, sorry for the late pic)
(Hasker left in the beginning of this month, sorry for the late pic)
Paco's snow day
The 1st time it snow here while Paco was visiting ... today school was cancel this morning it wasnt alot of snow but its mostly ice with snow which makes it heavier to clean away
14 FEBRUARY 2019
Paco's Valentines day in America
Paco had a great Valentines day here in America, he got to meet some February friends and even got to eat Heart Pasta which was sooo good
17 FEBRUARY 2019
Paco's car wash adventures
Yesterday morning we took our family car to the car wash,
Paco was scared at 1st but love the water rise at the end
Paco was scared at 1st but love the water rise at the end
Checking out some food restaurants :)
Paco visit Taco Bell yesterday afternoon
and today for lunch we went to Charlie Brown's Restaurant Paco thought of the cartoon Charlie Brown and the Peanut gang when he hear of the name of the restaurant lol
A tall statue!!!
Paco couldn't see who this statue was of but liked it very much as it was sooo tallllll!!!! he ever saw such a tall statue like that before !!!!
Going to Dave and Busters!!!
*** Dave and Busters is a sport theme food and drink based restaurant with video arcade games that you can win prizes its for all ages this one just open up in Wood bridge NJ USA ***
Last night i had a little surprise in store for Paco .... we were going to Dave and Busters!!!!! so Paco hurry up after i told him where we were going and got his Power card and Coin ready to use edit.
Last night i had a little surprise in store for Paco .... we were going to Dave and Busters!!!!! so Paco hurry up after i told him where we were going and got his Power card and Coin ready to use edit.
After his fun night at the arcade and winning some prizes ....
he ended his night with a nice slice of Buffalo pizza
Paco had soooo much fun!!!!!
4 MARCH 2019
Having fun at the Lego store :)
On this day me and Paco went to the mall to the Lego store to pick up the new Flintstones lego set
TurnPike meet Paco :D
Paco's 1st time on the NJ Turnpike (one of our main routes to get around in NJ)
he wanted to pose with the receipt u get after u paid the tolls lol
he wanted to pose with the receipt u get after u paid the tolls lol
Hardware Adventures with Paco :)
Paco thought the hardware store was a good place to play hide and go seek with me lol 1st he hid in the insulation tubes then he found a shower display demo and hid in there lmao
1st time at a Diner
After church services on this sunday me and my family went out for lunch at "The Reo Diner" Paco had a full belly afterwards he had Chicken Rice soup, and a Roast Turkey Platter
Touring school's
Paco found out that his days in America was coming to a end and he will be leaving to his next host soon ... but he ask to see one more thing before he left ... and that was to see the school's that his American host mom went to as a kid and his wish came true
^ Nicholas S. LaCorte Peterstown School # 3
(went from grades K-5th when i went, i now work here )
(went from grades K-5th when i went, i now work here )
^ Christina McAuliffe Middle school
(went to grades 6th- 8th when i went)
(went to grades 6th- 8th when i went)
^ Elizabeth High School - Halsey House - One of many High school parts, we have so many kids in my city that they cut the High school into small parts know as "Houses" grades 9th-12th goes here, i graduated in 2008 from here )
GoodBye Paco!
I just want to say thank you to @vasquez_se7en for letting me host cute Paco both me and him had a great time spending time together im going to miss him
Good luck and have fun at ur next host Paco
@thegreatbeyond ... Paco left here March 2nd, 2019 he is coming ur way now hope u have a great time like i did with Paco
Good luck and have fun at ur next host Paco
@thegreatbeyond ... Paco left here March 2nd, 2019 he is coming ur way now hope u have a great time like i did with Paco
2 March 2019 - Paco departed Linden, New Jersey
NEXT STOP
Stuttgart, Germany
I'd like to say a big thank you to Jazzy Rose 81689 for allowing Paco
to stay with you, and for showing him so many cool things in New Jersey!
NEXT STOP
Stuttgart, Germany
I'd like to say a big thank you to Jazzy Rose 81689 for allowing Paco
to stay with you, and for showing him so many cool things in New Jersey!
1 November 2018 - Paco arrived in Tomsk, Russia
1 November 2018
After a long flight from the USA, Paco couldn't wait to stretch his little legs and share the gift's he'd brought with him
3 November 2018
The third day in our city is snowing. But there is no frost yet. Everything is in the snow,
the children are delighted!
Photos taken early in the morning on the way to work.
the children are delighted!
Photos taken early in the morning on the way to work.
4 November 2018
On November 4, another action “Night of the Arts” took place in Russia. All cultural institutions - museums, theaters, libraries - took part in this holiday. since we live in a scientific town, Paco visited the "House of Scientists".
At first, he watched a performance of dance groups
then he wanted to learn how to draw on a stone, but could not hold the brush unfortunately
After drinking a cup of cappuccino, Paco was in a good mood and he ran to a master class in acting. In general, he liked The Night of the Arts!
9 November 2018
It is very cold and a lot of snow, But Paco made a snow angel
On Friday we attended the Chinese tea ceremony.
While the master was preparing, Paco put his nose in the bag with pu-erh
Our friend Mouse Evhesha received a prize in the lottery from a charitable organization.
On the mug it says: "No matter what breed your dog is, if it is the color of coffee."
On the mug it says: "No matter what breed your dog is, if it is the color of coffee."
The dog of Euvesh is of this color, His name is Ray 🐶.
21 November 2018
At the weekend, Paco and I walked around the central square of the town of Novosobornaya.
The construction of the ice city began here - they brought ice for the sculptures, began to collect the Christmas tree and fill the rink.
On the square there is a monument to St. Tatiana - the patron of students, because in Tomsk there are many students, we have 6 universities. One of them is located on Novosobornaya Square - Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelektronics
The construction of the ice city began here - they brought ice for the sculptures, began to collect the Christmas tree and fill the rink.
On the square there is a monument to St. Tatiana - the patron of students, because in Tomsk there are many students, we have 6 universities. One of them is located on Novosobornaya Square - Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelektronics
In the courtyard of the local history museum, an alley recently appeared, dedicated to the 70th
anniversary of the Tomsk Regional Branch of the Russian Geographical Society.
There are benches with "books" about outstanding scientists - geographers who lived in Tomsk.
anniversary of the Tomsk Regional Branch of the Russian Geographical Society.
There are benches with "books" about outstanding scientists - geographers who lived in Tomsk.
In Russian tradition there was a joke that children are found in cabbage.
This monument is installed near the maternity hospital. Author - Oleg Kislitsky
This monument is installed near the maternity hospital. Author - Oleg Kislitsky
25 November 2018
Yesterday, Paco visited the Small Friends Monument. This is a fundraiser to help dog shelters.
Yesterday, Paco found a new photolocation
Last year, this staircase was painted in the colors of the rainbow, and now it's a musical look.
On the last photo it says “I give wings” and “I am a Siberian”
Having a nice day!
In the museum of Slavic mythology, the exhibition "Soft fragile". Soft are products from wool - clothes, accessories, interior dolls. And fragile - handmade glass ornaments. Very beautiful !
In the museum of Slavic mythology, the exhibition "Soft fragile". Soft are products from wool - clothes, accessories, interior dolls. And fragile - handmade glass ornaments. Very beautiful !
17 December 2018
Unfortunately, it was not possible to make a photo of the decorated square, the camera does not work well in the cold. Therefore, I send someone else's photos in order to show how beautiful it is now in the city. Ice figures cut out masters from different countries at the festival "Crystal Tomsk."
.18 December 2018 - Paco departed Tomsk, Russia
NEXT STOP
New Jersey, USA
NEXT STOP
New Jersey, USA
I'd like to say a big thank you to Rumiya for allowing Paco
to stay with you, for introducing him to 'REAL' snow
and for showing him so many cool things in Russia!
to stay with you, for introducing him to 'REAL' snow
and for showing him so many cool things in Russia!
5 September 2018 - Paco arrived in Yorktown VA, U.S.A
2 Oct 2018
Paco arrived Earlier this month. He was here for the first day of school, hurricane preparations (luckily we were spared), and the first day of autumn.
Welcome To Virginia! Our state motto is "Virginia is for lovers" Everyone loved Paco!
10 Oct 2018
Paco went to work with me. I had to explain miles to him and how weird our measuring system is. He very much prefers the metric system. He did think that driving 30 miles to work every day seems like a lot.
Paco would love to be hosted by someone who lives in space. I'll leave the explaining about that to someone else! The NASA "meatball" is big. If you look closely,you can see him sitting on the letter R in Research.
15 October 2018 - Paco departed Yorktown, U.S.A
NEXT STOP
Tomsk, RUSSIA
NEXT STOP
Tomsk, RUSSIA
I'd like to say a big thank you to Kbuck6 for allowing Paco
to stay with you and for showing him a great time!
to stay with you and for showing him a great time!
13 June 2018 - Paco arrived in Brunswick, Germany
16 June 2018
What in the world will be in this parcel? A gift? We are soooo curious!...
2 July 2018
Paco visited - Magdeburg in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Hallo Mum- here I am again!
Last Saturday I've visited the beautiful city Magdeburg in Saxony-Anhalt in Germany.
Here you see me in an art object of the Magdeburg hemispheres. Unfortunately there blew a sharp wind, so it was a little difficult to take photos of me.
You can't see it, but I had to be afraid to become blown away...
Here you can learn more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdeburg_hemispheres
Last Saturday I've visited the beautiful city Magdeburg in Saxony-Anhalt in Germany.
Here you see me in an art object of the Magdeburg hemispheres. Unfortunately there blew a sharp wind, so it was a little difficult to take photos of me.
You can't see it, but I had to be afraid to become blown away...
Here you can learn more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdeburg_hemispheres
Then we visited the Green Citadel of Magdeburg. It was built in 2005 by the famous artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
There is also a Hotel in the building. It was very beautiful!
Here you can learn more about Magdeburg and about Friedensreich Hundertwasser:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdeburg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedensreich_Hundertwasser
There is also a Hotel in the building. It was very beautiful!
Here you can learn more about Magdeburg and about Friedensreich Hundertwasser:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdeburg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedensreich_Hundertwasser
21 Aug 2018
Paco visited - Wernigerode in Harz, Germany
Sunday 1 week ago, Paco was in Wernigerode in Harz, a region in Germany with a lot of forest. He had a good view! His platform was very unusual
Paco visited - Hodenhagen, Lower Saxony in Germany
Yesterday, Paco visited Serengeti Parc in Hodenhagen, Lower Saxony in Germany. I could not take photos with Paco and the animals from the driving bus. But I have a photo of the Bus and some others It was an interesting excursion and we saw a lot of animals. Paco was not afraid of them!
Here you can learn more:
https://www.serengeti-park.de/en/
Pacos next voyage will be to U.S.A.!
Here you can learn more:
https://www.serengeti-park.de/en/
Pacos next voyage will be to U.S.A.!
Here you can see on a map where I've been travelling!
I'm a high ambitioned teacher of geography! windy62 has some photos in higher resolution...
The green squiggle near my knee is Braunschweig, my host
I'm a high ambitioned teacher of geography! windy62 has some photos in higher resolution...
The green squiggle near my knee is Braunschweig, my host
29 Aug 2018
Paco said his goodbyes
Time to say goodbye... to my dear bear Jeffers! I'm travelling to U.S.A. now!
29 August 2018 - Paco departed Brunswick, Germany
NEXT STOP
YORKTOWN, USA
I'd like to say a big thank you to Windy62 for allowing Paco
to stay with you and for showing him so many lovely places!
to stay with you and for showing him so many lovely places!
TO BE CONTINUED...
Another boring grey and gloomy day in Sheffield, Paco pressed his little face up against the window and let out a long... slow... sad...sigh *siiiiiiiigh!
No matter how hard he'd tried to entertain himself, he needed something more! He longed for excitement and adventure! So right then and there he decided to travel, hopeful that one day his tiny little button eyes will have seen the whole wide world! and of course he knows he'll get to make some really cool new friends along the way!!!
No matter how hard he'd tried to entertain himself, he needed something more! He longed for excitement and adventure! So right then and there he decided to travel, hopeful that one day his tiny little button eyes will have seen the whole wide world! and of course he knows he'll get to make some really cool new friends along the way!!!
He began preparing for his trip right away, going out and buying himself a flying hat and goggles, he even grew himself a mustache, but... decided the look just wasn't for him. He even spent a whole week curled up inside a padded envelope just to make sure there was enough room to move and enough air to carry him safely across the ocean. |
Not being the strongest of swimmers, Paco was a little worried about all the water he'd travel over, so he began practicing his swimming skills, I didn't have the heart to tell him he actually needed to be in the water.