It had been weeks since Leo and Siniret had been able to spend time alone together and the lion was eager to make the most of it as they set off on their latest adventure. Slipping out before the sun had fully risen, they began their journey through the tall yellow grass of the savannah. With a tentative glance backwards, they sauntered through the landscape, making sure to avoid the predators they knew lurked in the shadows.
As they walked, Siniret's heart leapt as she noticed a tiny piece of a huge wooden structure ahead. A few strides later they were standing before it: a colossal telescope. The structure towered above them, its silver horns gleaming in the morning sun, and Leo couldn't help but gasp in awe. Without waiting more, they both scrambled inside and stared through the eye of this ancient instrument.
From their wooden perch on the savannah, they could see all the way to the horizon. Their view was clear, and they could even make out the distant outline of towns and cities. With nothing but their imaginations to guide them, Leo and Siniret spent the morning dreaming of the places they were looking at, pointing out the places they wanted to visit and the dreams they wanted to pursue. They shared stories, laughing with excitement at the possibilities that lay ahead.
As they continued to explore the view through the telescope, they soon noticed a dark shape on the horizon beginning to move closer. Soon enough, they could make out that it was a hot air balloon, expertly navigating the bright blue sky. Siniret's eyes lit up with excitement as Leo smiled and pulled her closer, knowing he had found a way to make her dream come true.
The hot air balloon soon settled in the grass in front of them and, as they stepped out, they were greeted by a lively crowd of people. Leo and Siniret were invited into the balloon, and they jumped in, too excited to refuse. With a final look at the distant savannah, they were off, gently being propelled higher and higher into the sky. As they watched the savannah get smaller and small, Leo and Siniret smiled and cheered, off to explore the world.