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& Gwynedd

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Gwynedd has completed the quest of
"The British Isles" !


12th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 1/22

@ British Isles
Gwynedd begins her tour of "Wales" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations!
Map of Wales
Croeso i Gymru! Welcome to Wales! The pets' journey of the British Isles begins in the home of castles, choirs and Celtic myth; of legends, the longbow and language of the Welsh; of rain, rugby and racing; of dragons, daffodils and deer. With three National Parks and five Areas of Outstanding Beauty to explore, your pet will find that scenic Wales, with its mild climate, is the perfect place for a spring holiday! So—as our pets disembark on the north coast, clutching passpets and perhaps a Welsh phrasebook to try out the local lingo, let's see what sights they will enjoy on their tour! They will visit attractions ranging from a tiny house to large castles, and enjoy rambling through wide open spaces and waterfalls with picnic lunches of local cheeses and bara brith and evening meals of leek and potato soup and Welsh rarebit. On the last evening, in a mediaeval town near the border with England, the pets will enjoy traditional meal popular throughout Britain before retiring to their hotel for the night.
British Isles
Our adventure begins in Wales! Wales is a country in southwest Great Britain known for its rugged coastline, mountainous national parks, distinctive Welsh language and Celtic culture. Cardiff, the capital, is a refined coastal city with a nightlife scene and a mediaeval castle with ornate Gothic Revival interiors. In the northwest, Snowdonia National Park has lakes, glacial landforms, hiking trails and a railway up to the peak of Snowdon.


While touring the British Isles, you met Harry the Hoot Owl.

Gwynedd shook paws with Harry the Hoot Owl the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!

Harry the Hoot Owl gave you 1 "Map of Wales"

Tries today: 1 Find points today: 1 Hunt total: 1

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12th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 2/22

@ Passepartout
"What are these laver cakes made with, Choose a name?" asked Gwynedd, examining her breakfast plate suspiciously.
"It's fine, Gwynedd" said Choose a name. "They're made with seaweed and oatmeal. Delicious, and very healthy too!"
Passepartout
The British passport bears the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as used by Queen Elizabeth II, depicting a lion and a unicorn. No passpets will be required for our tour!


While touring the British Isles, you met Choose a name.

Gwynedd shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!

Choose a name and you found 15 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 153 Find points today: 34 Hunt total: 34

Choose a nameGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 15


12th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 3/22

@ Small, Smaller, Smallest House
"Here's another thing we should be saying in Wales, Iolanthe," announced Gwynedd. "I'd like chicken tikka masala with half and half. It means chicken tikka with rice AND chips."
"It's inspired, Gwynedd!" declared Iolanthe.
Small, Smaller, Smallest House
Located in Conwy, on the north coast of Wales, the Smallest House in Great Britain is just 72 inches wide by 122 inches high (183cm x 310cm). It was occupied until May 1900. The last person to live in the house was a local fisherman called Robert Jones, who happened to be 6 foot 3 inches! (190.5cm) The inscription is also in Welsh on the sign: "Y Ty Lleiaf ym Mhrydain Fawr".


While touring the British Isles, you met Iolanthe.

Gwynedd shook paws with Iolanthe the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!

Iolanthe and you found 20 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 264 Find points today: 52 Hunt total: 52

IolantheGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 20


12th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 4/22

@ Golden Dawn
“I don't know how to pronounce half of these placenames, Gwynedd!” said Wyatt ruefully.
"Never mind," said Gwynedd. "We'll look them up when we get back!"
Golden Dawn
Deganwy, Conwy. Historically part of Caernarfonshire, the peninsula is in a region of north Wales where as many as 1 in 3 of residents are able to speak Welsh, and is home to some of the most expensive streets in Wales!


While touring the British Isles, you met Wyatt.

Gwynedd shook paws with Wyatt the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Wyatt and you found 15 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 346 Find points today: 58 Hunt total: 58

WyattGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 15


12th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 5/22

@ Day Trip to Bangor
"Here's another thing we should be saying in Wales, Getaway," announced Gwynedd. "I'd like chicken tikka masala with half and half. It means chicken tikka with rice AND chips."
"It's inspired, Gwynedd!" declared Getaway.
Day Trip to Bangor
Bangor is the oldest city in Wales and is well worth a week's visit, let alone a day trip! The North Wales Path (Llwybr y Gogledd) is a long-distance walk of some 60 miles (97 km) that runs close to the coast of northern Wales between Prestatyn in the east and Bangor in the west.


While touring the British Isles, you met Getaway.

Gwynedd shook paws with Getaway the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Getaway and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 394 Find points today: 65 Hunt total: 65

GetawayGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 5


12th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 6/22

@ Hill Track
“Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Gwynedd?” said poddu laddoo. "It looks fantastic!"
"I'll get my camera ready," said Gwynedd.
Hill Track
When you cross this flint covered bridge in Pen y Benglog, Bangor, you must wonder what adventure lies in store as you approach the dark hills. Will you perhaps encounter a creature from Brythonic mythology lurking in the mist?


While touring the British Isles, you met poddu laddoo.

Gwynedd shook paws with poddu laddoo the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

poddu laddoo and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 407 Find points today: 68 Hunt total: 68

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x 5


12th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 7/22

@ Miners' Track
"These Crempog aren't like our usual pancakes, are they, Gwynedd?" asked Marty Mole.
"Not quite, but I'm loving them!" responded Gwynedd. "I'm having this one with butter and jam, and the next one with lemon juice and sugar!"
Miners' Track
The Romans mined Wales extensively for copper, lead and gold. From the 19th century Wales was a major exporter of coal and this contributed significantly to the Welsh economy. This old miners' track is in Caernarfon, Gwynedd.


While touring the British Isles, you met Marty Mole.

Gwynedd shook paws with Marty Mole the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!

Marty Mole and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 584 Find points today: 86 Hunt total: 86

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x 5


12th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 8/22

@ Foggy Foggy Dew
"Did you know all bus drivers in Wales are called 'Drive', Mystique?" asked Gwynedd. "So whereas in the rest of the UK you just say 'Thank you,' or 'Thank you, driver,' when alighting from the bus, in Wales it's de rigueur to say 'Thank you, Drive."
"We'll practise on the tour bus tomorrow, Gwynedd!" announced Mystique.
Foggy Foggy Dew
In misty weather exploring the hills can be eerie and disorientating. Even the best-known trails can take on a whole new persona during foggy walks. However, when you can’t see into the distance, when the path is unclear, the ground unstable, suddenly your immediate surroundings are thrown into sharper focus as you figure out your route through to safe and familiar ground.


While touring the British Isles, you met Mystique.

Gwynedd shook paws with Mystique the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Mystique and you found 100 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 737 Find points today: 106 Hunt total: 106

MystiqueGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 100


12th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 9/22

@ Silver Lake Tree
"Alright or what?" said queenielove on encountering Gwynedd.
"What?" responded Gwynedd, baffled.
"That's one way the Welsh say 'Hello', Gwynedd!" explained queenielove.
Silver Lake Tree
The still conditions in this scene in the Snowdonia National Park and the luminous glow in the background make this lake look like it's made of molten silver.


While touring the British Isles, you met queenielove.

Gwynedd shook paws with queenielove the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!

queenielove and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 805 Find points today: 118 Hunt total: 118

queenieloveGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 5


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 10/22

@ Devil's Punchbowl
"Mmm, I love this buttered bara brith," said Harvey. "I'd happily have this for lunch every day!"
Gwynedd's reply was unintelligible but enthusiastic and seemed to be in full agreement!
Devil's Punchbowl
This body of water was formed in a hollow in the volcanic rock. Some rocks of Snowdonia are ancient. The fossil shell fragments on the summit of Snowdon are a memory of life on the seabed over 500 million years ago.


While touring the British Isles, you met Harvey.

Gwynedd shook paws with Harvey the Hamster. They both received one silver mole!

Harvey and you found 10 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 1 Find points today: 1 Hunt total: 125

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x 10


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 11/22

@ Dapple Grey Neigh
"Os gwelwch yn dda," said Major.
"Bless you," responded Gwynedd absently.
"That was Welsh for 'Thank you', Gwynedd!" said Major indignantly.
Dapple Grey Neigh
Wild horses roam in many places in the UK. In Wales you will find them trotting in Snowdonia. This breed of ponies is known as Carneddau, after the name of the area they are found.


While touring the British Isles, you met Major.

Gwynedd shook paws with Major the Bob the Blue Scaly Monster. They both received one silver mole!

Major and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 22 Find points today: 10 Hunt total: 134

MajorGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 5


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 12/22

@ Snowdonia
“I don't know how to pronounce half of these placenames, Gwynedd!” said Loreley ruefully.
"Never mind," said Gwynedd. "We'll look them up when we get back!"
Snowdonia
Here we see part of the Snowdonia National Park, an area of 823 square miles. Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh) is the highest mountain in Wales and is one of the trio of peaks comprising the Three Peaks Challenge. It is 1,085 m or 3,560 ft high. The Snowdonia National Park is designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna.


While touring the British Isles, you met Loreley.

Gwynedd shook paws with Loreley the Leopard Complex Appaloosa Horse. They both received one silver mole!

Loreley and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 43 Find points today: 15 Hunt total: 139

LoreleyGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 5


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 13/22

@ Cilan Uchaf
"The waiter said that if we'd been here in the summer we could have gone to the Ice ... Ice ... oh, what was it?" remarked CleoPatra.
"The Eisteddfod," said Gwynedd knowledgeably. "An arts festival, singing and poetry and so on. It's pronounced "Eye-steth-fod, with the 'th' sound as in 'the'".
Cilan Uchaf
If you want to get away from it all, this really is the place to be. Think extensive beach of golden sand and back of beyond countryside where you can revel in solitude.


While touring the British Isles, you met CleoPatra.

Gwynedd shook paws with CleoPatra the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

CleoPatra and you found 20 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 79 Find points today: 21 Hunt total: 145

CleoPatraGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 20


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 14/22

@ River Curve
"Tell you what, Gwynedd," said Rowland. "That Welsh potato and onion dish we had last night was the bee's knees."
"Yes, I hope we have it again soon, Gwynedd!" agreed Rowland.
River Curve
This idyllic scene is the perfect spot for a picnic in the sun in lush green surroundings, with the stream gently lapping against its banks and the sound of contended sheep pulling grass.


While touring the British Isles, you met Rowland.

Gwynedd shook paws with Rowland the City Rat. They both received one silver mole!

Rowland and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 100 Find points today: 27 Hunt total: 151

RowlandGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 5


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 15/22

@ Long and Winding Roads
"I like this Welsh tradition of linking somepet's name to what they do," said Milagros. "So somepet called 'Jones' who delivers milk is called 'Jones the Milk'. A painter would be called 'Evans the Paint', and you have 'Davies the Chef'. Then there's 'Dai the Death', of course."
"Ooh, an undertaker?" asked Gwynedd.
"No—that one's a professional comedian," said Milagros.
Long and Winding Roads
This gem of a landscape in Ceredigion goes up hill and down dale, with the road meandering amongst hilly country and across streams. Time to get your hiking boots on and enjoy the rural scene!


While touring the British Isles, you met Milagros.

Gwynedd shook paws with Milagros the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!

Milagros and you found 100 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 217 Find points today: 50 Hunt total: 174

MilagrosGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 100


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 16/22

@ Holy Cross Church
"The chef told me we're having Anglesey eggs tonight, Jillie", remarked Gwynedd. "I wonder what they are?"
"Mmm, Alastair and I had those for lunch at the café the other day. It's mashed potatoes with hard-boiled eggs smothered in a thick creamy leek and cheese sauce. It's yummy!" responded Jillie.
Holy Cross Church
Eglwys y Grog (Holy Cross Church), Mwnt, Cardigan. Grade I listed building dating probably from the 13th century. The interior is a single chamber with deep-set windows and an unusual roof type. The font is 13th century; the hexagonal pulpit is Victorian. Externally, the church is whitewashed rubble stone walls under a slate roof.


While touring the British Isles, you met Jillie.

Gwynedd shook paws with Jillie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Jillie and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 277 Find points today: 58 Hunt total: 182

JillieGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 5


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 17/22

@ Brecon Cascade
"I like this Welsh tradition of linking somepet's name to what they do," said Pyron Toothless. "So somepet called 'Jones' who delivers milk is called 'Jones the Milk'. A painter would be called 'Evans the Paint', and you have 'Davies the Chef'. Then there's 'Dai the Death', of course."
"Ooh, an undertaker?" asked Gwynedd.
"No—that one's a professional comedian," said Pyron Toothless.
Brecon Cascade
Why does the air smell so fresh near to waterfalls? Torrents of water often relate to a great release of emotion, rejuvenation and renewal of spirit.


While touring the British Isles, you met Pyron Toothless.

Gwynedd shook paws with Pyron Toothless the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

Pyron Toothless and you found 15 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 315 Find points today: 65 Hunt total: 189

Pyron ToothlessGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 15


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 18/22

@ The Brecons Beckon
"Tell you what, Gwynedd," said Noelle. "That Welsh potato and onion dish we had last night was the bee's knees."
"Yes, I hope we have it again soon, Gwynedd!" agreed Noelle.
The Brecons Beckon
If it's solitude you're after, then this Powys beach fits the bill perfectly! Pull up a rock and bask in the rising sun ...


While touring the British Isles, you met Noelle.

Gwynedd shook paws with Noelle the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Noelle and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 348 Find points today: 70 Hunt total: 194

NoelleGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 5


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 19/22

@ Cardiff Castle
"Tell you what, Gwynedd," said Paws. "That Welsh potato and onion dish we had last night was the bee's knees."
"Yes, I hope we have it again soon, Gwynedd!" agreed Paws.
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd) is a mediaeval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort.


While touring the British Isles, you met Paws.

Gwynedd shook paws with Paws the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Paws and you found 20 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 445 Find points today: 83 Hunt total: 207

PawsGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 20


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 20/22

@ Chepstow Castle
"It's turned a bit cold, Gwynedd, I'm going to put my beanie hat on," said Muschi.
"Good scheme! I'll dig my scarf out as well," said Gwynedd.
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle (Castell Cas-gwent) is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. Located above cliffs on the River Wye, construction began in 1067.


While touring the British Isles, you met Muschi.

Gwynedd shook paws with Muschi the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Muschi and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 532 Find points today: 90 Hunt total: 214

MuschiGwyneddQUEST REWARD
x 5


13th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 21/22

@ The Plaice To Be!
“I don't know how to pronounce half of these placenames, Gwynedd!” said shyla ruefully.
"Never mind," said Gwynedd. "We'll look them up when we get back!"
The Plaice To Be!
Pass the salt and vinegar! Fried fish and chips is the emblematic British meal and is a common take-away food in the UK, originating in the 1860s. The British government safeguarded the supply of fish and chips during the First and Second World Wars and it was one of the few foods in the UK not subject to rationing during the wars.


While touring the British Isles, you met shyla.

Gwynedd shook paws with shyla the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

shyla gave you 1 "British Isles Travel Stamp" size 7

Tries today: 700 Find points today: 105 Hunt total: 229

shylaGwyneddQUEST REWARD
size 7


14th Apr 2021
Gwynedd visits "Wales"!
Episode 22/22

@ Welsh Slate House
As Gwynedd's tour of "Wales" comes to an end, she rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day.
Violet Dreams Beech Tree
Rumours tell if you fall asleep under the branches of this tree you'll have the most peaceful dreams, awakening to find yourself more alert and rested than any other sleep.
Welsh Slate House
A typical grey Welsh slate building nestles amid trees. This is the hotel for the pets' last night in Wales and they fall asleep to the sound of the river flowing past the side of the building. Welsh slate is renowned throughout the world for its stunning looks, quality, durability and general ease to work with. One typical slate quarry is at Cwt-y-Bugail above Ffestiniog in North Wales.
Gwynedd has completed their tour of "Wales"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of "The British Isles"!


While touring the British Isles, you met Aragog.

Gwynedd shook paws with Aragog the Pink Forest Spider. They both received one silver mole!

Aragog gave you 1 "Violet Dreams Beech Tree"

Tries today: 8 Find points today: 4 Hunt total: 243

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