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@ Myriad Treks Road
Heavenly steps off the boat onto Alcona with fellow traveller Ivory. Time for a look around, but first a long stretch after the voyage!
Myriad Treks Road
Some amazing scenery meets the eye on this exciting journey. Will the traveller ever reach those peaks in the far distance?

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@ Cactaceae Highway
While Heavenly normally avoids tourist hotspots, he is glad he allowed Abel to bring him here!
Cactaceae Highway
Where does this road lead to as it stretches into the distance with no end in sight? It will be fun to find out!

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@ Keyes Dock
Did you just photo bomb me? Heavenly asked Gus as they shared the wonder of the vista.
Keyes Dock
What a romantic looking old wooden dock, snaking far out into the water! How many happy trips out have started or finished here?

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@ Burro Track
Heavenly and Paws looked around in awe, wishing they'd thought to pack a picnic to enjoy here!
Burro Track
The landscape over in this part of Alcona is more arid. Take plenty of water when you go for a trip in this part, pets!

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@ Fair Mystery
Heavenly moved on to shake the next paw, oblivious to the fact that he'd also shaken Buzzz, who had wandered off to pick wildflowers along the way...
Fair Mystery
It's at night when some plants and flowers give off their most intense scent, or perhaps it's also that after the air has cleared from the clamour of the day, we have more chance of detecting their perfume. Breathing deeply in a pine forest has proven benefits to the lungs!

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@ Dashing Brook
While Heavenly normally avoids tourist hotspots, he is glad he allowed Delilah to bring him here!
Dashing Brook
What a sight! Water from the river above hurtles its way down the rocks, spraying anypet standing too near!

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@ Galloway Falls
While Heavenly thinks the scenery is lovely, he wonders where Sebastian intends to set up camp?
Galloway Falls
Have you ever felt a sense of joy as you stand next to an awe-inspiring waterfall? It is said that waterfalls can make us happy. Even though some might dismiss this as an old pets’ tale, there does seem to be some scientific thinking behind the theory that waterfalls generate positive vibes. Waterfalls are considered to be one giant ion generator— the watery downpour gives off negative ions, which we take in as positive energy. Once the negative ions reach our bloodstream, they are said to increase our bodies’ production of serotonin, which is the chemical responsible for relieving stress and depression, and for boosting our energy and happiness. So it’s not surprising we might feel so great when we’re around waterfalls!

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@ Ripening Harvest
Heavenly and Baile Átha Cliath were so busy gazing at the scenery they almost forgot to finish shaking paws before changeover!
Ripening Harvest
We plough the fields and scatter the good seed on the land.
But it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand.
He sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain,
The breezes and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain.

Landmark 9/25

@ Prospectors Conifer Patch
While Heavenly was in a hurry to move along and shake some more paws, Frosty decided to stay put and sketch the scenery for this week's Art Challenge...
Prospectors Conifer Patch
Don't you just wish you were here? A beautiful river with exciting twists and turns, pine trees varying in colour from dark green to gold, rocky outcrops and distant conifer-clad peaks conspire to make this the most delightful of spots!

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@ Forbidden Mesa
Heavenly gazed around in awe, while Puff mumbled and grumbled about Heavenly's shortcut being no shortcut at all, if the blisters on his paws were anything to go by!
Forbidden Mesa
Rumour has it that the lake is bottomless. Others say an underground passage links it to the nearby Galloway Falls. Perhaps a visiting pet might see an arm protruding from the lake brandishing a sword! Take care, furry or feathery ones ...

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@ Lyrical Cove
Heavenly had to travel on alone, as Moriarty declared he had found his nirvana, and had no intention of moving on!
Lyrical Cove
A tree-lined shore helps make this a most peaceful lake ... particularlyl as the sun goes down, changing the colours of lake and skay to pink ...

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@ Fremlin Point
Heavenly and Audrey looked around in awe, wishing they'd thought to pack a picnic to enjoy here!
Fremlin Point
A sailing boat sitting moored invitingly on this calm lake just beckons the pets to come and take a trip! But don't all get into the boat at once, and remember not to stand up when underway!

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@ Picayune Lake
Heavenly and Ada were so busy gazing at the scenery they almost forgot to finish shaking paws before changeover!
Picayune Lake
Breathe deeply to get the full benefit of the scent of the pines, relaxing by this peaceful lake.

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@ Exploration Point
"Come on Choose a name, pick up the pace a little, will you?" Scolded Heavenly, hoping to get in a little more sight seeing before changeover...
Exploration Point
There will be an excited group of happy pets queueing to use these telescopes to see what they can see! Just don't fall into the water, anypet!

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@ Elfin Glitter Cove
While Heavenly was in a hurry to move along and shake some more paws, LILJE decided to stay put and sketch the scenery for this week's Art Challenge...
Elfin Glitter Cove
One of the benefits of being on an island is having the glorious sea all around. Whatever its changing face, according to the weather, we are reminded of its constant energy at all times as waves crash onto the shore and draw back, dragging a myriad pebbles and shells in their wake.

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@ Artisans Cove
"You know what's missing here, Heavenly?"

"No, Nanuk, what's missing?"

"Nothing, Heavenly. This place is purr-fect!"
Artisans Cove
If you're going to hang out a shingle, make it a cheerful, pastel-coloured one like this!

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@ Far Dunes Sea
Heavenly had to travel on alone, as Rhian declared she had found her nirvana, and had no intention of moving on!
Far Dunes Sea
A perfect place for games before picnic—scrambling to the top of the dunes and back, racing your fellow pets to the pier!

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@ Resplendent Anchorage
"You know what's missing here, Heavenly?"

"No, Zubi, what's missing?"

"Nothing, Heavenly. This place is purr-fect!"
Resplendent Anchorage
As night falls at the end of another busy day, activity-weary but contented pets can retire for the night knowing that at sunrise another exciting day will start on their island adventure.

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@ Some Enchanted Eden
Heavenly had to travel on alone, as Jibble declared he had found his nirvana, and had no intention of moving on!
Some Enchanted Eden
A paradise for beachcombers roaming the beach keeping an eye out for interesting jetsam in the quiet of the evening sunset—but 'ware those rocks!

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@ Kinsella Cove
Of all the pets Heavenly might have met here, Merry Christmas was the last he expected. But what a great view!
Kinsella Cove
A gem of a secluded cove awaits anypet exploring this far. Shelter from the breeze is provided by the marram grass and a fun time can be had building sandcastles by the sea.

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@ Rippling Wave Bay
Heavenly and Shadow were so busy gazing at the scenery they almost forgot to finish shaking paws before changeover!
Rippling Wave Bay
Another opportunity awaits the pets, to take a thrilling trip in a sailing boat on the chopping waters of Rippling Wave Bay!

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@ Whimsical Garden
Heavenly is enjoying the view when Killion comes along. "Looks like you dropped something,", says Killion. Heavenly looks down and sees something valuable. Well Heavenly WAS here first ...
Whimsical Garden
This quirky sign of affection created by a mischievous topiarist is a famous landmark near the sea. How many pets will stop to play peek-a-boo?

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@ Far Horizon Bay
Arriving at such a wonderful location spurred Heavenly on to keep on trekking. However Paradiddle sat down, refusing to budge, complaining of blisters on her paws...
Far Horizon Bay
One of the Island of Alcona's many splendid beaches. It looks particularly striking as the sun goes down.

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@ Travellers Rest
While Heavenly soaked in the view, Mollie was searching her backpack for the bug spray, certain that her fur would be crawling with little biting critters once the sun went down!
Travellers Rest
In the evening this boardwalk looks as though it's heading right into the setting sun! Don't let it dazzle you as you run towards the end!

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@ Island: Alcona
Heavenly finally makes it back to the landing stage, where Doctor Hoo is also about to embark and go home. What an adventure it has been! Heavenly pockets a map of Alcona as a momento. The guidebook says:
Island: Alcona
From its sandy landing cove the pets have a stimulating journey on their mystery tour round Alcona. Rivers and waterfalls, mountains and trees, there's something for everypet, including seeing a quirky hedge as they approach the stepping stones ready to board their boat again!
Heavenly has completed the quest! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also take part!