@ Joyful Sleigh Ride Rapha and shyla have been given a free map to help them enjoy their Winter Tour! Before unfolding it, they read the cover: Glacial Gliding Your pet is welcomed in the morning by the jingle of sleigh bells, and two trusty brown steeds provide the transport for today's trip. Your pet will need to wrap up warmly for the ride! Along the way to the day's main event, the pets view winter flora transformed and beautified by frost, and they pass snowbound chalets. Today's tour provides an exciting opportunity to go paragliding! What splendid views can be seen while soaring in thermal currents high above the ground! After a safe landing, the day winds to its peaceful close of hot drinks, a log fire and another super house to explore. Joyful Sleigh Ride When pioneer Nebraskans wanted to travel somewhere fast, they waited for snowfall. That was the signal for sleighs to appear, making their winter journeys easier and very pleasurable . "The most pleasant of anticipations fill our hearts when we hear the merry jingle of sleighbells," said the Lincoln Evening News on 11 December, 1897, "or when someone tells us that the ice is thick enough to hold a horse." A horse-drawn sleigh, its bed partially filled with hay, was a luxury vehicle. The jingle of the sleigh bells and the merry cries of the occupants could be heard for a long distance over the empty prairie on a still, crisp wintry night. Early newspapers in the files of the Nebraska State Historical Society frequently mentioned sleighing parties in their columns.
While wandering in Winter, you met shyla.
Rapha shook paws with shyla the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Wintry Scenic Road “Oh hello, Rapha!” cried Buttercup. “Didn’t we bump into each other in the Boho artists' quarter a while ago?” Wintry Scenic Road The most routine journey by road can be transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland by a fall of snow.
While wandering in Winter, you met Buttercup.
Rapha shook paws with Buttercup the All Hallow’s Eve Kitty. They both received one silver mole!
@ Celebration of Frost “I’m going to have to spend a lot of time when we get back looking up what all these winter shrubs are!” said Rapha to Calfi Nated. Celebration of Frost Freezing conditions over a period of several days leads to the growth of the most dramatic hoar frost formations. Fallen leaves and the twigs of trees are coated with beautiful crystalline creations clearly visible in the pale sunshine.
While wandering in Winter, you met Calfi Nated.
Rapha shook paws with Calfi Nated the Holstein Friesian Calf. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lone Leaf “Isn’t this amazing, Andrew?” declared Rapha. “I’m seeing so many flowers and shrubs that I’ve never seen before!” Lone Leaf What makes a leaf, a single leaf, cling to a barren winter-swept tree on a cool rainy day in late February? Its fellow friends having fallen months before with winter’s first blast, swept away and forgotten. O leaf, why do you cling so, lonely on a branch, clinging, vainly, foolishly, not knowing when it is time to let go? Do you know something we don’t? Is your destiny to be surrounded by friends again when warmth and glow return to the world? Are you to serve a bigger purpose with your resistance to the way things are or should be? Or . . . can you just not let go, understanding your time has come? Agency, serendipity, resistance, complacency. We’ll never know why that lone leaf clings so, why other lone leaves on other trees share mutual experiences all alone.cc (C) Ian Hochberg, 2018
While wandering in Winter, you met Andrew.
Rapha shook paws with Andrew the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hip Hip Hooray! Rapha gulped in dismay. “The paragliding will be quite safe, won’t it, Sarah?” he whispered. ”Yes, of course,” Sarah reassured him. “They’ve not lost a pet yet!” Hip Hip Hooray! These red berries, or hips come from a large range of wild rose species. They are edible and high in Vitamin C. They can be bunched or solitary, on spiny or, more usually, hook-thorned arching stems. They can be found in hedges and deep woodland.
While wandering in Winter, you met Sarah.
Rapha shook paws with Sarah the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowbound Cabins “Isn’t this amazing, Enty?” declared Rapha. “I’m seeing so many flowers and shrubs that I’ve never seen before!” Snowbound Cabins Sometimes record snowfall buries buildings and homes! In some countries, when winter rolls around, the locals hunker down in their wooden cabins with log burners and slow-cooked stews.
While wandering in Winter, you met Enty.
Rapha shook paws with Enty the Astonishing Helper Ant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heliotrope Winter Tree “I’m going to take a cutting of this,” Cocoa said to Rapha. “This would look just fine in a half barrel in my front garden!” Heliotrope Winter Tree This tree allows the winter landscape to burst into glorious life! The frost does little to diminish the vivid heliotrope hue.
While wandering in Winter, you met Cocoa.
Rapha shook paws with Cocoa the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tree in Wintertime “Seeing these places makes me want to spend a week or two, Rapha,” remarked Mikey. "You know, experience in full what it's like to live here." "Well, I guess that's the point of travel, isn't it?" said Rapha. "To broaden your horizons and so on." Tree in Wintertime Winters may be long and cold, but in the outside world some trees can allay that dullness and transform it into a place of natural beauty with visually arresting textures and colours. Everything combines to make an attractive winter scene.
While wandering in Winter, you met Mikey.
Rapha shook paws with Mikey the Miner's Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Red Berry Branches "How on earth do you identify what this is from the thousands of things it could be?" asked Britney. "Well," said Rapha, "you go through a checklist. Like what sort of leaves does it have, how are they arranged on the stem, do they have stalks, what's its habitat; that kind of thing. I'll lend you a book when we get home." Red Berry Branches Red berries on shrubs and trees look cheerful in the wintertime, gleaming in the sun or accentuated with a dusting of snow. Some flora display beautiful fruits in late summer or autumn, which persist into winter and are a useful food source, attracting hungry birds. In a glorious display of crimson, scarlet or vermilion, their attractive berries adorn their branches in eye-catching clusters, which gleam like jewels in the sunlight.
While wandering in Winter, you met Britney.
Rapha shook paws with Britney the Mandarin Duck. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frosty Leaves “Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cold, Rapha!” said Snowball. “Can you hold my map while I dig out my gloves?" Rapha good-naturedly took charge of Snowball's possessions while she emptied her rucksack of a pack of sandwiches, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of toffees, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some shopping receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the gloves right at the bottom. These she donned and then Rapha helped her put everything back in her rucksack. Frosty Leaves Green leaves rimed with frost give a Christmassy feel to this snapshot of nature in hibernation until the spring.
While wandering in Winter, you met Snowball.
Rapha shook paws with Snowball the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowy Pine “I'm glad I remembered the sugarlumps to thank our sleigh horses, Rapha,” said Pricilla. "It's a great way to travel through the snow!" Rapha agreed. “It's a brilliant start to the day, Pricilla!" Snowy Pine What could be more evocative of the Christmas season than an evergree pine tree in the snow?
While wandering in Winter, you met Pricilla.
Rapha shook paws with Pricilla the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Meadow Aglow Rapha nervously eyed the itinerary. “It says we're having tandem flights,” he said. “Is that a flying bicycle like on ET? It doesn't sound very safe!” "Oh, bless!" said Dorlinger. “No, it means that you'll be paragliding with an instructor operating the wing.” Meadow Aglow Alpine meadows have a dense carpet of short grass and abound in brightly coloured flowering plants. According to the types of grasses that predominate, there are herbaceous, sedge, cobresia, and mixed-grass meadows. These meadows are used for seasonal grazing.
While wandering in Winter, you met Dorlinger.
Rapha shook paws with Dorlinger the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Jingle Bells Sleigh “Oh hello, Rapha!” cried CatchThis18. “Didn’t we bump into each other in the Boho artists' quarter a while ago?” Jingle Bells Sleigh Trotting through the snow on a one-horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go laughing all the way!
While wandering in Winter, you met CatchThis18.
Rapha shook paws with CatchThis18 the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Winter Plant Rapha opened his rucksack to find his hat. Rianna could see Rapha had a beret, a balaclava, a cricket cap, a Tam o' Shanter, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a Peruvian chullo! “Did you bring a Stetson too?” Rianna asked Rapha. Winter Plant Autumn has its own glory, with brilliant foliage and golden grasses. However, winter shrubs can appear skeletal as deciduous shrubs drop their leaves in preparation for winter dormancy. But come the spring, buds will appear and unfurl.
While wandering in Winter, you met Rianna.
Rapha shook paws with Rianna the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowy Conifer “If there's time at the end when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Gideon said, offering Rapha a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, Gideon!" said Rapha. Snowy Conifer Coniferous trees typically do not lose their greenery in winter. Their leaves, often called “needles,” stay on the trees year round. Because of this, they are often called “evergreens.” These trees are well adapted to survive cold temperatures!
While wandering in Winter, you met Gideon.
Rapha shook paws with Gideon the Garter snake. They both received one silver mole!
@ Soar and Explore "It's turned a bit cold, Rapha, I'm going to put my beanie hat on," said Choose a name. "Good scheme! I'll dig my scarf out as well," said Rapha. Soar and Explore Give paragliding a go and experience the thrill of unpowered flight! Enjoy the weightless feeling of soaring through the skies with beautiful views at your feet on an unforgettable experience.
While wandering in Winter, you met Choose a name.
Rapha shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Gliding Galore Hyacinthie was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Rapha unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Hyacinthie’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” snapped Hyacinthie. “We’re about to pose beside this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up PDQ!” Gliding Galore To dip your toe into the exciting world of paragliding, you can take a "tandem" ride with an instructor. While you revel in the stunning aerial views, the guide will launch your trip, expertly navigate invisible thermals and bring you safely back down to land.
While wandering in Winter, you met Hyacinthie.
Rapha shook paws with Hyacinthie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Joyride Paraglide “Oh hello, Rapha!” cried Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly). “Didn’t we bump into each other in the Boho artists' quarter a while ago?” Joyride Paraglide Experience the thrill of unpowered flight, enjoying breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the scenery below!
While wandering in Winter, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Rapha shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Tangerine Sunset “I’m going to have to spend a lot of time when we get back looking up what all these winter shrubs are!” said Rapha to Signet. Tangerine Sunset Just drink in this beautiful vista of the sun setting across a range of snowy mountain peaks! What an incredible view, whether you are on snowshoes, skis or are paragliding, to see the sky awash with pink and orange hues as the daylight fades.
While wandering in Winter, you met Signet.
Rapha shook paws with Signet the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bashful Bear “Oh hello, Rapha!” cried Foxy. “Didn’t we bump into each other in the Boho artists' quarter a while ago?” Bashful Bear Aw, who can resist the pleading face of this forlorn little ted? He just wants to be picked up for a cuddle, and will be your friend for life.
While wandering in Winter, you met Foxy.
Rapha shook paws with Foxy the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Club Hub "How on earth do you identify what this is from the thousands of things it could be?" asked Tiara Maxwell. "Well," said Rapha, "you go through a checklist. Like what sort of leaves does it have, how are they arranged on the stem, do they have stalks, what's its habitat; that kind of thing. I'll lend you a book when we get home." Club Hub The dark earth tones of this room provide a warm, club-like interior and plenty of space to spread out, eat a hot meal and then pass under the graceful archway to congregate by the fireplace at the far end of the room.
While wandering in Winter, you met Tiara Maxwell.
Rapha shook paws with Tiara Maxwell the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Superior Interior “I could stay here forever, Rapha,” said Mrs. Dylan. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Mrs. Dylan. I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Rapha. Superior Interior The more uncluttered the environment, the more restful it can be. This formal interior in shades of cream and brown, provides a haven to relax in front of the fire, while the greenery "brings the outside in" and purifies the air.
While wandering in Winter, you met Mrs. Dylan.
Rapha shook paws with Mrs. Dylan the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cosy Log Fire Capone was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Rapha unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Capone’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” snapped Capone. “We’re about to pose beside this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up PDQ!” Cosy Log Fire What bliss! Draw your chair up to the fireside and toast your paws in the glow of a real fire.
While wandering in Winter, you met Capone.
Rapha shook paws with Capone the Sasquatch. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hyggekrog "It's turned a bit cold, Rapha, I'm going to put my beanie hat on," said Morri. "Good scheme! I'll dig my scarf out as well," said Rapha. Hyggekrog Curl up in an armchair in a nook of this cosy book-room with a novel or biography selected from the ample choice and while away a cold winter evening by the fire. Or just relax in the warmth with hot chocolate and watch through the window as the rain or snow falls outside.
While wandering in Winter, you met Morri.
Rapha shook paws with Morri the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mellow Violin “I could stay here forever, Rapha,” said Akiren Kurumiya (Joker). “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Akiren Kurumiya (Joker). I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Rapha. Mellow Violin In the dimly lit quiet corner of the book-lined study lies a violin, a beautiful shade of varnished red brown, an hour-glass shape with graceful, intricate curvature. Put a sheet of music on the stand and draw the bow across the strings of this rich instrument resonating its high yet warm, mellow tones.
While wandering in Winter, you met Akiren Kurumiya (Joker).
Rapha shook paws with Akiren Kurumiya (Joker) the Le Chat Noir/Black Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Akiren Kurumiya (Joker) and you found 100 Travel Tokens!
@ Prink that Drink Rapha is tired out and ready to go home when ceefa comes along. "Wow! You find a special prize!" says ceefa. Rapha turns round and found it was just behind them! Frosty & Floral The graceful petals of these winter blooms reaching up towards the sky complement the teal leaves with their pale mauve hue. Prink that Drink At the end of a tiring day, what can be better than relaxing with a hot, milky drink to help you unwind and send you off to sleep?
While wandering in Winter, you met ceefa.
Rapha shook paws with ceefa the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Glacial Gliding Rapha has enjoyed his winter tour and is now ready to go to his own snug, warm home. Hadee Nidmorth feels just the same!! Glacial Gliding Your pet is welcomed in the morning by the jingle of sleigh bells, and two trusty brown steeds provide the transport for today's trip. Your pet will need to wrap up warmly for the ride! Along the way to the day's main event, the pets view winter flora transformed and beautified by frost, and they pass snowbound chalets. Today's tour provides an exciting opportunity to go paragliding! What splendid views can be seen while soaring in thermal currents high above the ground! After a safe landing, the day winds to its peaceful close of hot drinks, a log fire and another super house to explore. Rapha has completed the quest! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can take part in "Huskies, Hijinks and Hygge"!
While wandering in Winter, you met Hadee Nidmorth.
Rapha shook paws with Hadee Nidmorth the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Hadee Nidmorth gave you 1 "Winter Wanderings Stamp" size 7
Rapha has completed the quest of
