Chester Zoo in Chester, England is one of the largest zoos in the United Kingdom.
Chester Zoo is massive enough to spend a full day.
We bought our tickets online to save time from the long queues and that was the best decision.
Island memories
It felt like I was back home in the tropics.
A nature girl like me hates seeing animals in an enclosed space and away from their natural habitat.
Chester zoo was created in a way to look like the animals’ natural habitat, so I was at ease the whole time.
I felt like a child as I was excited to see the animals, especially the peacock when it opened its wings.
There are many animals and plants to see.
I thought, “wow, so much I don’t know. There is a whole world out there, with so much to see, learn, do and experience.”
Diverse
There are designated areas to chill and have a picnic.
Food cravings? Picky eater?
Dine at the various cafes and restaurants or get a snack along the way. Many food options to satisfy your taste buds.
We spent about four hours walking around and watching the animals. Boy were my feet sore when we were done.
Thankfully, there were maps throughout so we did not go in circles.
Fun
The good company made the journey fun, worth it and shorter than it really was.
Chester Zoo is a good place to enjoy a family or friends’ day.
I loved seeing people relax and wave from the boat whilst doing the Lazy River Boat Trip.
If you love plants, animals and botanical gardens, you will enjoy touring Chester Zoo.
Bravery
I am easily frightened but felt safe in what seemed like being in the wilderness.
There are proper enclosures to protect you from the animals so you can relax and have fun.
Reems Sonson
Our Tropical Living
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When Cenia posted she needed a home for a puppy, I found myself drawn to the idea of raising a puppy.
I headed to the city to get the puppy and he was friendly upon first contact. He looked so innocent. Cenia placed him in a box for our 30-minute journey home.
He made some funny sounds along the way. We stopped along the roadside and placed him out the box thinking he wanted to poop.
He sniffed around and seemed to have no problem. We placed him back in the box and headed home.
Teeny-weeny
New environment
I was excited to be a “dog’s mom.” I named him Brave when we got home but called him Bravy Gravy and Brave cockolock.
Brave did not want to stay on his bed in the balcony on night one. He howled the entire night.
In the wee hours of the morning, I let him in and within five minutes, he pooped on the floor.
I thought, “you will stay outside from now on!”
Innocent Bravy
New member of the family
Relatives called for an introduction. They were all eager to see Brave.
He felt like my little human and he really was the newest addition to the family.
My relatives and friends constantly asked about him and even video called to see him.
My cousin- Luvisker gave him two big teddy bears to play with and my friend- Hyginette got him plenty of toys.
Brave and cousin Luvisker
Adorable
Brave was perfect in my eyes. He was so adorable.
I loved his fur and brown eyes. Sometimes, he stared me in the eyes.
I gazed at him all day and carried him around like a baby.
My relatives could not believe that I got him a toothbrush to brush his teeth.
I got the vet to give him all his shots and I was thrilled that he had a health card.
Mr. Adorable
Attachment
I felt sad leaving him home and thought about him throughout the day when I was not around.
I could not wait to get home to him. Brave would race to meet me when he saw me approaching in the distance.
He would jump on me, bite my clothes and show me love.
Brave grew nicely. He remained short and fat. The vet called him a sausage dog.
Fatty boom boom
Playful
Brave was gentle as a puppy. He did not play with any of his toys except for when I touched them.
However, he loved destroying my things instead. Brave would dig the dirt in the yard and dig the flowerpots and bite the flowers.
He chewed on the tablecloth in the balcony, threw and broke the ornaments on the table and then slept on the table.
He enjoyed damaging all my outdoor plants and chewing on my shoes.
Telling Brave no was telling him yes. He did not listen.
He made a cute face when he did something naughty and would watch me in the corner of his eyes.
He would pee himself whenever I shouted his name. Talk about feeling guilty!
Hmm…that face
No more pets please
I got a kitten and Brave made its life miserable.
The kitten left within three days and never returned because of Brave’s torture.
Bravy would watch television and bark when he heard a baby cry.
He howled at the sound of gunshots and watched the television oddly with any loud sound especially when he heard another dog bark.
Visitors
When my nieces or godson came over, Bravy wanted to stay on the couch with them.
You could see that my mom was not alive because Brave would not go on her couch or stay in her house had she been here.
Brave would chase the kids until they left. Brave was always excited to have visitors over.
He would bark at the visitors and playfully bite their feet until they left.
After a while, Brave was so troublesome that I had to keep him on the leash whenever someone came over.
He went from being a gentle to rough player.
He did not know how to act nor control himself. Too much excitement I would say!
My big boy
I watched Brave go through doghood and I was proud of him and how much he had turned into a cute, loving and friendly dog.
Brave and I developed a unique bond.
I loved him as my own so much so I would say, “if I love an animal like this far less for when I finally have my own child.”
My big boyModel
Animals and humans
Humans do build inseparable bonds with animals. Animals are loving and caring and make good companions.
I am learning that pets are more like members of the family and should be treated as such.
Chill day with Brave
Reems Sonson
Our Tropical Living
Come live and love island life
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