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[badluckbabe]

[ As the video opens we see the cabin of a ship. Cozy but with some basic amenities like most hotel rooms. The difference here is there are dog pokemon in each bed, and sitting on the chairs at the table. The Camera then cuts and the next image is a pool on one of the ships decks. Each of the pool chairs has a dog pokemon on it and there are some playing in the pool with the other passengers.]

I'm just saying? It's a good thing you guys are so chill with people taking their pokemon literally every where because we brought ALL the dogs with us on this little vacation.

[She spins the camera around and she's lounging at a table with a fruity drink, sunglasses and a broad brimmed sun hat trying to protect herself from sunburn. She has an Espeon sitting at the table with her and as she smiles to start talking it sips from a straw sticking out of the drink.]

So Jinx here, Sakura looking fabulous now that she's evolved isn't she?

[The Espeon looks smug and wiggles a little full of herself.]

Diana and I decided to finally make our way out to the islands for awhile. I'm sure I could just read the books about it but I figured I'd offer you guys some input.

For those of you who have been there before or who live there now: what do you love about the Islands?
What would you recommend for newcomers?
And most importantly, what are the best foods to try at each island?


While we're at it...how many of you have like...settled down and gotten houses and stuff since you arrived? How did you decide where to live?

I've been here almost two years living out of backpacks and it's something that's been in the back of my mind.

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[kscience]

Ok, you know what, that's an important question- what place has the best food? You're way more traveled than me, you've gotta have some recommendations there. I've mostly been surviving off of as many snacks as I can shove into my bag. I think before I start, like, making plans to travel the world, I'm definitely gonna invest in getting some ride Pokemon. I was not built for hiking, man.

[badluckbabe]

I mean in my experience you can't go wrong with Olivine. The amount of options in that town is staggering. And some of the best seafood in Johto.

But each town has a few little gems here and there. Like in Kanto Pewter city has these restaurants that they built specifically to get a great view of the mountains. Dining in a beautiful setting makes the food digest better or something?

I'm guessing the islands have their own awesome food. When we were there for that big party a few months back the room service was top notch.

I honestly thought I was in better shape for travel. Turns out acrobatics and sprinting around doesn't prepare you for hiking. Thankfully one of the first pokemon I caught was a Ponyta.

[kscience]

Good thing I'm hanging out in Olivine right now, then! You're right- the seafood's great around here. And I'll keep that Pewter City place in mind whenever I head that way. I've been thinking about getting a Ponyta! Especially since there's that ranch on the path from Olivine to Goldenrod- I meant to stop there when I left Goldenrod but it completely slipped my mind.

[badluckbabe]

I do love Sugar. She takes good care of things. Loyal and powerful if you train them right you can't go wrong with a Ponyta.

Have you ever ridden a horse before? If not you might want to get a few lessons before you pick your pokemon.

[kscience]

I have! It's been a looong time, though- like, back in college. I did a few internships with the vet school on campus, mostly with patient care- they had a lot of livestock and equine stuff, so I got some experience with them, got to ride a few of the resident horses.

I was never, like, great at it though? And I spent most of my time there with the zoomed side of the vet school, anyway. So I probably do need some pointers, so I don't get kicked or thrown off.

Or burned.

[badluckbabe]

Well you'll wanna make sure you take your time. Keep her calm, keep her happy. Let her practice a bit...and maybe invest in some fire proof gloves.

Most Ponyta that I've seen though are plenty smart enough to not burn their trainers so you shouldn't have to worry.