It all began when HYACINT the horse caught the scent of a most peculiar plant. — Nosy enough to smell its flowers? You might discover its secret powers. One whiff, and off you go on a truly magical mission! — Our animal friends are a brave bunch, so they couldn't resist experiencing the magic themselves.

And it worked! Our group of feisty birds and sturdy horses embarked on an expedition. They recorded everything they saw in their travel journal. Tiny space travellers landing in the sand, and paper buffalo roaming the enchanted land. A mischievous little flame, and sunflower seeds that bring back happy memories.

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But there was so much more to see! For example, the LALA birds found themselves among ancient trees that had stood for a thousand years. Every week, their branches creak, turning invisible pages. They whisper a never-ending string of fairy tales. — The one thing that never changes? There's always a happy ending!

There was also time for tea among the flowers. PIPA brought jam to spread, PEPA brought yeast, and FLAVIO a bag of flour. Together, they baked some fluffy bread and made daisy soup for their hungry little group. And for a sweet treat? Bluebell lemonade. What a lovely picnic they had in the shade!

Can one have enough treats? Hardly. — And so, our adventurers decided to follow the scent of vanilla and pumpkin spice. Then they made a little stop and couldn't believe their eyes. They'd found the local pastry shop! The BULA swans enjoyed it so much, they agreed it was the highlight of the entire expedition.

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Curious what a magical pastry shop might serve? Or what enchanted volcanoes spew? And how Christmas are celebrated in the enchanted land? Follow us on Instagram! We're sharing photos bit by bit, all taken by Adriana Vančová, who captured the whole magical trip.

Photos by Adriána Vančová