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Sherpa has completed the quest of
" A Tale of More Cities" !


9th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 1/3015 pts!

@ Winter in Wales

Croeso i Gymru! Welcome to Wales! I'm Kerry and I'm looking forward to taking you on a tour of the country, starting in the south Wales Valleys, where I grew up from a young cub in our house on a mountain next to the railway. Here it was that I fell in love with trains!


While exploring a city, you met Fiona.

Sherpa shook paws with Fiona the Shamrock Turtle. They both received five silver moles!

Fiona and you found 5 "Blue Spotty Sport Sock" size 4.

Tries today: 43 Find points today: 43 Hunt total: 573

FionaSherpaQUEST REWARD
x 5
(size 4)


9th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 2/3010 pts!

@ Atmospheric Rural Wales

My family traditionally worked in the coal mining industry. Papa would come home, with fur still a bit damp from the pithead showers, ravenous for his evening meal! I had different ambitions. Let's move on to our capital city, where I trained on the railway, and drove express trains from Paddington to Cardiff and back.


While exploring a city, you met Pepper.

Sherpa shook paws with Pepper the The Greatest Dane. They both received five silver moles!

Pepper and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 56 Find points today: 56 Hunt total: 586

PepperSherpaQUEST REWARD
x 75


9th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 3/3011 pts!

@ Watch out!

The very first dinosaur footprints made 220 m years ago were discovered in Wales in 1878! Giant dinosaur claws appeared on the National Museum a few years ago. The grand-cubs were scared to go in, but were soon enjoying the fun of the Baby Dinosaur exhibit!


While exploring a city, you met Chirp.

Sherpa shook paws with Chirp the Mellow Yellow Birdie. They both received five silver moles!

Chirp and you found 5 "Purple Spotty Sport Sock" size 4.

Tries today: 60 Find points today: 60 Hunt total: 590

ChirpSherpaQUEST REWARD
x 5
(size 4)


9th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 4/3011 pts!

@ Cardiff Skyline

Climb the mighty Norman Keep and see our replica trebuchet. Marvel at the Castle Apartments, created for one of the world’s richest. Discover the Roman remains and Chariot Corner. Explore the Firing Line military museum and experience the Wartime Shelters!


While exploring a city, you met Jewel.

Sherpa shook paws with Jewel the Precious Pink Dolphin. They both received five silver moles!

Jewel and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 69 Find points today: 69 Hunt total: 599

JewelSherpaQUEST REWARD
x 75


9th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 5/3057 pts!

@ Cardiff Reflections

QUIZ QUESTION BELOW
An easy walk from the city centre that initially follows the River Taff, goes through Bute Park and Cathays (a very impress­ive Victor­ian cemet­ery with many 19th century memories), and finishes at Roath Park Lake.
QUIZ QUESTION 1
What is the longest river in Wales that flows entirely within Wales from start to end?

Send 1 SM or other very low value item as a gift to Uncle Robert on his NPC page and put your answer as the message for the chance to win a prize!


While exploring a city, you met Tipu.

Sherpa shook paws with Tipu the Chick. They both received five silver moles!

Tipu gave you 1 "Jolie's Tears, Extra Large, Upright" size 8

Tries today: 86 Find points today: 86 Hunt total: 616

TipuSherpaQUEST REWARD
size 8


9th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 6/3011 pts!

@ Snowy Cardiff

Victorian houses make up a good proport­ion of UK housing stock. These character­ful properties are always in high demand, having period features such as sash windows, encaustic floor tiles, cast-iron fire­places, high ceil­ings, decorat­ive cornices: all architect­ural details that make Victorian properties so charming and desirable.


While exploring a city, you met Misty.

Sherpa shook paws with Misty the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received five silver moles!

Misty gave you 1 "Jolie's Tears, Extra Large, Tilted" size 8

Tries today: 100 Find points today: 100 Hunt total: 630

MistySherpaQUEST REWARD
size 8


9th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 7/3011 pts!

@ Castle Predator

I love Cardiff Castle but when I was a cub, this creature would scare me! You must visit the Castle—it has masses of really interesting stuff! My first date with a young lady bear from school was here so you can tell, I have fond memories of the place!


While exploring a city, you met Geoffrey.

Sherpa shook paws with Geoffrey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received five silver moles!

Geoffrey and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 115 Find points today: 115 Hunt total: 645

GeoffreySherpaQUEST REWARD
x 75


9th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 8/3012 pts!

@ Norman Keep, Cardiff Castle

Additions made in the 13th and 14th centuries included a gate­house with a stone stair­case lead­ing to the stone bridge which replaced the timber draw­bridge across the moat. The gate­house was later removed during landscaping in the 18th century.


While exploring a city, you met Miss Taken.

Sherpa shook paws with Miss Taken the Brown Badger. They both received five silver moles!

Miss Taken gave you 3 "Jolie's Tears, Extra Large, Tilted" size 7

Tries today: 142 Find points today: 142 Hunt total: 672

Miss TakenSherpaQUEST REWARD
size 7 x 3


9th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 9/3013 pts!

@ The Bluebirds

Sport is a big part of our national identity! Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Caerdydd is Cardiff City Foot­ball Club. I'm not a soccer chap but a rugger chap to the core. Cut me in half and, like a stick of Brighton rock, you'd find "RUGBY" written all the way down! It was the same with all of us who grew up in the Valleys.


While exploring a city, you met Henry.

Sherpa shook paws with Henry the Tabby Cat. They both received five silver moles!

Henry gave you 3 "Jolie's Tears, Large, Tilted" size 7

Tries today: 175 Find points today: 175 Hunt total: 705

HenrySherpaQUEST REWARD
size 7 x 3


11th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 10/3014 pts!

@ Cardiff Pier

To explore Cardiff’s coastline, there’s no better way than by boat. Cardiff Bay is where all the boat trips head out from. There’s everything from leisurely water taxis to exhilarating RIB rides, that will take you out into the River Severn for an exciting higher speed tour!


While exploring a city, you met Beamer.

Sherpa shook paws with Beamer the Snow Cheerling. They both received five silver moles!

Beamer gave you 3 "Jolie's Tears, Pointed Upright" size 7

Tries today: 28 Find points today: 28 Hunt total: 738

BeamerSherpaQUEST REWARD
size 7 x 3


11th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 11/3014 pts!

@ Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay

This used to be a Norwegian Church built especially for seamen from Norway coming to port after the industrial revolution. It's now an Arts Centre with a gallery & bay views, plus regular concerts & arts events. It's a great place to have a coffee and make friends!


While exploring a city, you met Walt.

Sherpa shook paws with Walt the Snow Cheerling. They both received five silver moles!

Walt and you found 5 "Pink Heart, Frame" size 4.

Tries today: 45 Find points today: 45 Hunt total: 755

WaltSherpaQUEST REWARD
x 5
(size 4)


11th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 12/3011 pts!

@ New Year in Cardiff

QUIZ QUESTION BELOW
On New Year's Eve, let your fur down, get blinged up, revel in live music or karaoke and raise a glass as the clock strikes midnight!
QUIZ QUESTION 2
How do you say "Happy New Year" in Welsh?

Send 1 SM or other very low value item as a gift to Uncle Robert on his NPC page and put your answer as the message for the chance to win a prize!


While exploring a city, you met Aunt Dora.

Sherpa shook paws with Aunt Dora the Meadow's Secret Caterpillar. They both received five silver moles!

Aunt Dora gave you 1 "Jolie's Tears, Floating Crystal" size 8

Tries today: 78 Find points today: 78 Hunt total: 788

Aunt DoraSherpaQUEST REWARD
size 8


11th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 13/3015 pts!

@ Cardiff Castle

The most recognisable feature at Cardiff Castle is surely the impressive twelve-sided Keep, the finest example in Wales. This type is known as a ‘shell’ keep because its outer walls provided a protective shell for smaller buildings within. The stone Keep was built in the early 12th Century replacing the timber defences. For eight years it was the prison of Duke Robert of Normandy, the eldest son of William the Conqueror.


While exploring a city, you met Sir Barkey Barksalot.

Sherpa shook paws with Sir Barkey Barksalot the Westie. They both received five silver moles!

Sir Barkey Barksalot gave you 3 "Jolie's Tears, Large, Tilted" size 7

Tries today: 111 Find points today: 111 Hunt total: 821

Sir Barkey BarksalotSherpaQUEST REWARD
size 7 x 3


11th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 14/3012 pts!

@ Llantwit Major

A welcoming town, oozing Welsh history and charm, it is one not to be missed! Llantwit is the gateway to 14 miles of dynamic and stunning coastline. Llantwit Major beach is famous for Jurassic fossils, sheer and tumbling cliffs, coves and caves.


While exploring a city, you met Talos.

Sherpa shook paws with Talos the Snow Leopard. They both received five silver moles!

Talos gave you 1 "Jolie's Tears, Full Crystal" size 8

Tries today: 138 Find points today: 138 Hunt total: 848

TalosSherpaQUEST REWARD
size 8


12th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 15/3015 pts!

@ Pen y Fan Mountain

If you are up to tackling the highest peak in South Wales, at 3000 ft, this is it! It is the highlight of all the attractions in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The views of the Welsh countryside from the top, or indeed, throughout the ascent, are spectacular!


While exploring a city, you met Cocoa.

Sherpa shook paws with Cocoa the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received five silver moles!

Cocoa and you found 5 "Pink Crysanthemum Bouquet" size 4.

Tries today: 17 Find points today: 17 Hunt total: 881

CocoaSherpaQUEST REWARD
x 5
(size 4)


12th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 16/3015 pts!

@ The Red Arrows!

The Wales Airshow will be taking to the skies in July! Some of the best pilots and flying displays in the world, from jets to helicopters, use the natural amphitheatre of Swansea Bay to show off incredible aero­batics. it’s two days of the year not to be missed.


While exploring a city, you met Chamomile.

Sherpa shook paws with Chamomile the Bunny Rabbit. They both received five silver moles!

Chamomile and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 50 Find points today: 50 Hunt total: 914

ChamomileSherpaQUEST REWARD
x 75


12th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 17/3061 pts!

@ Puffin, Skomer Island

QUIZ QUESTION 3 BELOW
This is just the right time to visit Skomer Island to see puffins like my little friend here! The puffins come in April as they establish their breeding areas. They are on the island from May to July.
QUIZ QUESTION: What is a baby puffin called?
Send 1 SM or other very low value item as a gift to Uncle Robert on his NPC page and put your answer as the message for the chance to win a prize!


While exploring a city, you met 人鱼王子.

Sherpa shook paws with 人鱼王子 the Humpback Whale. They both received five silver moles!

人鱼王子 and you found 12 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 66 Find points today: 66 Hunt total: 930

人鱼王子SherpaQUEST REWARD
x 12


12th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 18/3011 pts!

@ Fantasy Dragon

What an amazing cloud formation! I saw this—it reminded me of home. The dragon is the symbol of Wales, Y Ddraig Goch, the Red Dragon. Strictly speaking, that says “the dragon red”, but no matter!


While exploring a city, you met Catatonia °.

Sherpa shook paws with Catatonia ° the Fairy Lights Mushroom. They both received five silver moles!

Catatonia ° and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 99 Find points today: 99 Hunt total: 963

Catatonia °SherpaQUEST REWARD
x 75


12th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 19/3015 pts!

@ Red Kite at Night!

Red kites can be seen all over Wales. With their 6 foot (2m) wingspan, they are awe-inspiring birds! If you are in central Wales, do take a trip to Rhayader Farm, where they have special hides constructed so you can view hundreds of red kites being fed!


While exploring a city, you met Ivy.

Sherpa shook paws with Ivy the Green Angel Fish. They both received five silver moles!

Ivy gave you 3 "Jolie's Tears, Extra Large, Upright" size 7

Tries today: 105 Find points today: 105 Hunt total: 969

IvySherpaQUEST REWARD
size 7 x 3


12th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 20/3015 pts!

@ Inspiring Waterfall

Rhayader is where my favourite waterfall is! The town is on the River Wye (at 155 miles, the fourth-longest river in the UK) and there are spectacular dams and reservoirs. It is the outdoors capital of Wales, due to the plentiful opportunities for outdoor hiking and activities!


While exploring a city, you met Talos.

Sherpa shook paws with Talos the Snow Leopard. They both received five silver moles!

Talos and you found 25 silver moles!

Tries today: 138 Find points today: 138 Hunt total: 1002

TalosSherpaQUEST REWARD
x 25


13th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 21/3074 pts!

@ Vale of Rheidol Railway

The Vale of Rheidol Railway offers stunning scenery! What a trip! I have made such good friends on this railway. The Vale of Rheidol Railway is a 1 ft 11 3⁄4 inch narrow gauge heritage railway in Ceredigion. It's an unforgettable 12-mile journey from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge, through the beautiful Rheidol Valley.


While exploring a city, you met Happy.

Sherpa shook paws with Happy the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received five silver moles!

Happy gave you 1 "Kerry the Friendly Bear" size 7

Tries today: 21 Find points today: 21 Hunt total: 1035

HappySherpaQUEST REWARD
size 7


13th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 22/3012 pts!

@ Snowdonia

With high summits, rock ridges and brooding cliff faces all over, Snowdonia is a truly unique destination, known the world over for its fabulous hiking and rock climbing. The names of the famous peaks and routes in Snowdonia are familiar to any mountain enthusiast, and ticking off the Snowdon Horseshoe, the Welsh 3000ers, Tryfan and the rest should be on any "bucket list".


While exploring a city, you met MacGuffin.

Sherpa shook paws with MacGuffin the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received five silver moles!

MacGuffin gave you 3 "Jolie's Tears, Extra Large, Tilted" size 7

Tries today: 49 Find points today: 49 Hunt total: 1063

MacGuffinSherpaQUEST REWARD
size 7 x 3


13th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 23/3011 pts!

@ Snowdonia

Thousands of travellers a year make the epic train journey from Llanberis all the way to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. As the train goes up the mountain, you’ll see awe-inspiring views and hidden secrets, from viaducts, waterfalls and gorges to the remnants of abandoned farms, chapels and mediaeval settlements.


While exploring a city, you met sugar pearl.

Sherpa shook paws with sugar pearl the Snow Cheerling. They both received five silver moles!

sugar pearl and you found 3 GOLDEN MOLES!

Tries today: 82 Find points today: 82 Hunt total: 1096

sugar pearlSherpaQUEST REWARD
x 3


13th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 24/3010 pts!

@ Yr Eifl aka The Rivals

Three, three, the Rivals! as it goes in Green Grow the Rushes—"the Rivals" thought to be a reference to the English name for Yr Eifl, a series of peaks on the north coast of the Llŷn Peninsula. The highest summit doesn't take all that long to climb, although the going can be tough, but you are rewarded at the top by view extending over the Irish Sea to Dublin and in the other direction, over to the Lake District in England.


While exploring a city, you met Oscar.

Sherpa shook paws with Oscar the Manatee (Brown). They both received five silver moles!

Oscar and you found 150 Frank 'n' Cents!

Tries today: 87 Find points today: 87 Hunt total: 1101

OscarSherpaQUEST REWARD
x 150


13th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 25/3014 pts!

@ Snowdon Railway

This is another favourite railway of mine! It is very popular with visitors, especially in the summer. Take a once in a lifetime journey (I've made it more than once!) to the summit of majestic Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa, for breathtaking views at the summit!


While exploring a city, you met Penguta.

Sherpa shook paws with Penguta the Emperor Penguin Chick. They both received five silver moles!

Penguta and you found 25 silver moles!

Tries today: 120 Find points today: 120 Hunt total: 1134

PengutaSherpaQUEST REWARD
x 25


14th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 26/3014 pts!

@ Snowdonia Rail

Hafod Eryri was built on the summit of Snowdon. It welcomes over 600,000 visitors a year and it’s not hard to see why. On a clear day the views can stretch as far as Ireland. The cairn, at 1085m above sea level, is the highest point in Wales and England! You can even send a postcard from the summit post box!


While exploring a city, you met Jeremy.

Sherpa shook paws with Jeremy the His majesty, the lion. They both received five silver moles!

Jeremy and you found 2 GOLDEN MOLES!

Tries today: 1 Find points today: 1 Hunt total: 1167

JeremySherpaQUEST REWARD
x 2


14th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 27/3011 pts!

@ Flowering Welsh Onion

Or a spring onion, if you prefer! They are very easy to grow, and the stems are like giant chives. Chopped up, they are delicious added to potato salad! Or, of course, to a regular salad. As Mama Bear always used to say to us cubs: "Bwytewch eich gwyrddion!"—eat your greens!


While exploring a city, you met Moriarty.

Sherpa shook paws with Moriarty the Black Feisty Fox. They both received five silver moles!

Moriarty and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 34 Find points today: 34 Hunt total: 1200

MoriartySherpaQUEST REWARD
x 75


14th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 28/3065 pts!

@ Pice ar y maen (Welsh cakes)

Welsh cakes or pice ar y maen, (griddle cakes) a Welsh teatime treat passed on through generations and still as popular as ever. I do so enjoy making them with my youngest granddaughter.


While exploring a city, you met Vanellope.

Sherpa shook paws with Vanellope the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received five silver moles!

Vanellope gave you 1 "Jolie's Tears, Floating Crystal" size 8

Tries today: 59 Find points today: 59 Hunt total: 1225

VanellopeSherpaQUEST REWARD
size 8


14th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
Scene 29/30

@Llanfair PG

Llanfair­pwllgwyngyll­gogery­chwyrn­drobwll­llan­tysilio­gogo­goch is a village on Ynys Môn (Anglesey). It ihas the longest place name in Europe. The name means, "Saint Mary's Church in the hollow of the white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of St. Tysilio of the red cave". It was also the location for the first UK Women's Institute meeting, in September 1915.


While exploring a city, you met Marshmallow.

Sherpa shook paws with Marshmallow the Bunny Rabbit. They both received five silver moles!

Kerry gave you a really great gift, "Regal Crown, Purple" !

Tries today: 92 Find points today: 92 Hunt total: 1258

MarshmallowSherpaQUEST REWARD


14th Jun 2024
Sherpa visits Kerry in Cardiff.
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@Llangollen

A favourite of mine! A beautiful area with the canal aqueduct and steam railway. It's the scene of the Musical Eisteddfod every July. Rub shoulders with choirmasters, sopranos, tenors and baritones at this especially busy time! It's near where Owen Glendower the last native-born Prince of Wales, raised his army.

Sherpa has enjoyed visting Cardiff, but it is time to go home. Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy this event!


While exploring a city, you met Dilly.

Sherpa shook paws with Dilly the Pistachio Green Dragonfly. They both received five silver moles!

Dilly gave you 1 "Cardiff Travel Stamp"

Tries today: 104 Find points today: 104 Hunt total: 1270

DillySherpaQUEST REWARD