@ Adventure beckons! Rosie begins her tour of "Southern England" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Map of England, South Welcome to England! The pets cross the Welsh border to visit a nearby cathedral city and then the county of Shakespeare's birth before heading south to see a very different birthplace—that of an iconic British motor car in 1948, still in use today. Going further south the pets will enjoy two counties very popular as summer holiday resorts, have the opportunity to go on a hot air balloon ride, and to visit Dartmoor—let's hope the Hound of the Baskervilles isn't lurking! They will see wild ponies and have a glimpse of England's friendly national bird, known to every gardener. Moving further along the south coast, the pets will visit an exotic royal retreat in the Chinese and Indian style and a typical seaside pier. Adventure beckons! What more is to be said? Hop on and enjoy the ride!
While touring the British Isles, you met Buzzz.
Rosie shook paws with Buzzz the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Gloucester Cathedral "It says here, When in Brighton you might want to see where the Seagulls play. It sounds interesting, but how do they play?" asked Rosie. "They play football, Rosie! The Seagulls is the name of the local football team!" responded Coal. Gloucester Cathedral The history of this cathedral goes back centuries. Its Gothic architecture has been the backdrop used in the filming of three of the Harry Potter films and also some episodes of Dr Who.
While touring the British Isles, you met Coal.
Rosie shook paws with Coal the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ All the World's a Stage “Where are we now, Rosie?” asked Tesla. "If it's Friday this must be England!" joked Rosie. "Only kidding—let me check the map!" All the World's a Stage Here in Warwickshire is a tribute to England's most famous playwright. Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire.
While touring the British Isles, you met Tesla.
Rosie shook paws with Tesla the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Designer Morris Minor "Let's go into this bookshop here, snuggle," said Rosie. "I fancy buying some Sherlock Holmes stories to read in the hotel tonight!" "Good scheme, Rosie," approved snuggle. Designer Morris Minor Designed by Alec Issigonis, the Morris Minor is a British car that made its debut at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, in 1948. It was the first British car to sell over a million units and is considered a classic example of automotive design, as well as typifying "Englishness". Issigonis' aim was to produce a practical, economical and affordable car for the general public. He wanted to design an economy car that "the average man would take pleasure in owning, rather than feeling of it as something he'd been sentenced to". Although production ceased many years ago, there are still plenty of Morris Minors in active use around the UK. Members of the Morris Minor Owners' Club have an annual "fun-run" from London to Brighton.
While touring the British Isles, you met snuggle.
Rosie shook paws with snuggle the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shipshape and Bristol Fashion "Why do the English think a 'good hot cup of tea' will solve all your problems, FLAPPY?" queried Rosie. "Yes, it's an interesting one, Rosie," responded FLAPPY. "I don't think it's the actual tea. It's more the little ceremony of brewing and serving it correctly, then sitting down to enjoy it properly that calms the mind and gives more clarity." Shipshape and Bristol Fashion The brainchild of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, SS Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean liner, is Bristol’s no.1 attraction. It was the first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic Ocean, which it did in 1845, in the time of 14 days. Great Britain later carried thousands of immigrants to Australia from 1852 until being converted to all-sail in 1881.
While touring the British Isles, you met FLAPPY.
Rosie shook paws with FLAPPY the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Port Isaac "Tips for blending in whilst in England," read Baby from the itinerary. "Firstly—never, ever, ever jump a queue. Gosh! Would they thump you, or something?" "Worse!" declared Rosie, shuddering. "They start tutting. And sighing. You might even get the Evil Glare!" Port Isaac Port Isaac is a small fishing village on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall. It has quaint narrow streets lined with pretty granite cottages. The alley known as Temple Bar is particularly narrow and was recorded in the Guiness Book of Records in 1978 as the world's narrowest thoroughfare, at only 18 inches (46cm) wide.
While touring the British Isles, you met Baby.
Rosie shook paws with Baby the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Surfers Bay "Did you know the knitting machine was invented by an Englishman, Rosie?" asked Slushie. Rosie looked mildly interested. "When was that? No, don't tell me—around 1500 and something, was it?" she responded. "It was in 1589, actually," said Slushie. Surfers Bay Polzeath is a small seaside resort village in the civil parish of St Minver in Cornwall. It has excellent conditions for surfers, and is very popular with holidaymakers. Local birds to be seen include corn buntings and puffins, while dolphins can be spotted in the bay.
While touring the British Isles, you met Slushie.
Rosie shook paws with Slushie the Blushing Koala. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pirate of Penzance "I thought the English had a reputation for being polite," said Owen Points. "But I've just heard those two pets over there saying the most offensive things to each other!" "Oh, no, that's fine," responded Rosie. "It means they're best friends. The stronger the friendship, the more they insult each other." Pirate of Penzance This black and white hunter lives in an aptly named village: Mousehole in Penzance! The first documented mention of the village was in 1283 and pilchards were being exported to France as early as 1302.
While touring the British Isles, you met Owen Points.
Rosie shook paws with Owen Points the Nicholas Narwhal. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dartmoor Pony "I thought the English had a reputation for being polite," said Chrysomelidae ♡. "But I've just heard those two pets over there saying the most offensive things to each other!" "Oh, no, that's fine," responded Rosie. "It means they're best friends. The stronger the friendship, the more they insult each other." Dartmoor Pony This breed of pony lives in Dartmoor National Park. The breed has been in England for centuries and is used in a variety of roles. Because of the extreme weather conditions experienced on the moors, the Dartmoor is a particularly hardy breed with excellent stamina. They live in a semiferal state on Dartmoor.
While touring the British Isles, you met Chrysomelidae ♡.
Rosie shook paws with Chrysomelidae ♡ the Rare Rainbow Leaf Beetle. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hobnobbin' with a Robin "Ooh, our itinerary talks about the Jurassic Coast here, Queenie," whispered Rosie. "Do they have dinosaurs in England?" "You watch too many films," remarked Queenie disapprovingly. "Jurassic is just the name for a period of time of up to 200 million years ago. Although quite a few people claim that dinosaurs are in charge of government!" Hobnobbin' with a Robin The friendly robin was voted as Britain's favourite bird. They are found all over the UK, and so are in close proximity to most on the mainland. There are also cultural connections that make them very popular in folklore. The Victorian postmen used to be known as robins because part of their tunic was red, and when Christmas cards first came into vogue they were brought by robins, i.e. the postman. That connection has been embellished and stuck and that’s why we tend to get robins on Christmas cards.
While touring the British Isles, you met Queenie.
Rosie shook paws with Queenie the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hot Air Balloon "Let's go into this bookshop here, Majestic," said Rosie. "I fancy buying some Sherlock Holmes stories to read in the hotel tonight!" "Good scheme, Rosie," approved Majestic. Hot Air Balloon Hot air balloon rides are a wonderful occasion. After reaching heights of up to 3000 feet, passengers travel to a new world above the clouds. The winds delicately guide the basket through the sky whilst the pilot keeps full control. Enjoy amazing panoramic views as the balloon soars through the air, and take in the peace and tranquillity of the British countryside along the way.
While touring the British Isles, you met Majestic.
Rosie shook paws with Majestic the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Beguiling Isle "What did the itinerary say about fitting in whilst here?" asked Rosie. Enterbeauty a name for this pet consulted the document. "When meeting an English pet for the first time, the weather is always a safe topic of conversation and can serve as a handy ice-breaker, particularly if the weather is doing something extreme that day," she said. "Hmm. I wonder what the English consider to be 'extreme' weather?" Beguiling Isle Here's a wonderful pet-sized island just waiting to be visited! Situated just off the coast of Torquay, or the "English Riviera", as it's known, it would provide an ideal base for any pet who values solitude, craggy rock and, um, grass ...
While touring the British Isles, you met Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Rosie shook paws with Enterbeauty a name for this pet the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Enterbeauty a name for this pet and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ West Lulworth "They've got the complete works of Shakespeare for sale here, Rosie," mused Julia. "I suppose we could get a set?" "That would be a splendid idea, Rosie," said Julia. "Of course—I'm sure it's just me, you know, but perhaps you might need a second complete works, in plain English, so we know what he's on about?" West Lulworth This Dorset bay is a picturesque scene very popular for holidays. From the late 17th to the mid 19th century Lulworth Cove was used by smugglers to land illegal contraband, principally brandy. Kegs would be manhandled up the cliffs and then taken by horse-drawn wagons to London, Bristol and the Midlands.
While touring the British Isles, you met Julia.
Rosie shook paws with Julia the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Jurassic Arc "Tips for blending in whilst in England," read Edwina from the itinerary. "Firstly—never, ever, ever jump a queue. Gosh! Would they thump you, or something?" "Worse!" declared Rosie, shuddering. "They start tutting. And sighing. You might even get the Evil Glare!" Jurassic Arc Swanage makes a great base to explore the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast. The iconic chalk stacks of Old Harry Rocks are a three-mile walk north east along the South West Coast Path, while Durlston Head is a short walk to the south. From here there are spectacular views of the Jurassic Coast extending westwards, with the Isle of Wight visible to the east.
While touring the British Isles, you met Edwina.
Rosie shook paws with Edwina the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Southampton Beach "It says here, When in Brighton you might want to see where the Seagulls play. It sounds interesting, but why do they need a special place to play, apart from the sea and the beach?" asked Rosie. "They play football, Rosie! The Seagulls is the name of the local football team!" responded Shelby. Southampton Beach While it's true that Southampton had some Roman and Saxon inhabitants, the city first came to be an important port when the Normans arrived in 1066, serving as the main connection to their lands in Normandy and the South of France. The Bargate in the centre of the High Street was built as the main entrance to the medieval walled town circa 1180 CE. and has been judged as "probably the finest, and certainly the most complex, town gateway in Britain”.
While touring the British Isles, you met Shelby.
Rosie shook paws with Shelby the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Isle of Wight in Sight "Those Marks & Spencer's egg mayo sandwiches were delicious, Choose a name," remarked Rosie. "I vote we pop in there on the way back to the hotel to get some more -- and some of those wonderful bread and butter puddings!" "Great idea, Rosie!" said Choose a name. "You know, one of the humans involved in organising this trip says that Marks & Spencer is her spiritual home ..." Isle of Wight in Sight The world's first radio station was set up by Marconi in 1897 at the Needles Battery, at the western tip of the island. Queen Victoria made Osborne House her winter home, and so the island became a fashionable holiday resort, including for Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Charles Dickens (who wrote much of David Copperfield there).
While touring the British Isles, you met Choose a name.
Rosie shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Palace Pier "Phrases heard in Cornwall," read Poe from the itinerary."'Wossmarrwiddee?'" "What on earth does that mean?" queried Rosie. "It means – 'You seem upset, is there anything I can do to help?'" responded Poe. Palace Pier Brighton is a vibrant town on the East Sussex coast, with students from the nearly university of adding to the active nightlife. The pier was built in 1899 and today has Grade II listed status. It is a very popular tourist attraction, having the down-market "bucket and spade" appeal that contrasts strongly with the modern, liberal town itself.
While touring the British Isles, you met Poe.
Rosie shook paws with Poe the Holstein Friesian Calf. They both received one silver mole!
@ Royal Pavilion "Let's go into this bookshop here, Hester," said Rosie. "I fancy buying some Sherlock Holmes stories to read in the hotel tonight!" "Good scheme, Rosie," approved Hester. Royal Pavilion The Royal Pavilion was built as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became King George IV in 1820. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic style prevalent in India for most of the 19th century. The current appearance of the Pavilion, with its domes and minarets, is the work of architect John Nash, who extended the building starting in 1815. Today the Pavilion is a tourist attraction, and the former royal stables have been converted into a concert hall.
While touring the British Isles, you met Hester.
Rosie shook paws with Hester the Arctic Hare. They both received one silver mole!
@ White Cliffs of Eastbourne “Where are we now, Rosie?” asked Cuddles. "If it's Friday this must be England!" joked Rosie. "Only kidding—let me check the map!" White Cliffs of Eastbourne Beachy Head's 530 feet (161m) high cliffs give stunning views over Eastbourne and the English Channel.
While touring the British Isles, you met Cuddles.
Rosie shook paws with Cuddles the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
@ Grist to the Mill "I thought the English had a reputation for being polite," said Balthazar. "But I've just heard those two pets over there saying the most offensive things to each other!" "Oh, no, that's fine," responded Rosie. "It means they're best friends. The stronger the friendship, the more they insult each other." Grist to the Mill Mapledurham Watermill, near Reading, straddles the Thames, set in the grounds of Mapledurham House and its country park. First listed in the Domesday Book, parts of the 15th century mill can still be clearly identified. It is the last working corn and grist mill on the Thames, and visitors can see the traditional wooden wheels and machinery in action. Flour and its by-products are still produced and used by local bakers, and are available to purchase in the watermill shop.
While touring the British Isles, you met Balthazar.
Rosie shook paws with Balthazar the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Chiltern Hills "When did Henry VIII reign over England, Rosie?" asked DILLIGAS. Rosie looked round wildly, as if the answer were to be found displayed on a nearby wall. "Some time in the 1500s, wasn't it?" she ventured. Chiltern Hills The Chiltern Hills present a colourful patchwork of fields from this hilltop vantage point.
While touring the British Isles, you met DILLIGAS.
Rosie shook paws with DILLIGAS the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
DILLIGAS gave you 1 "British Isles Travel Stamp" size 7
@ Canal Boosts Morale As Rosie's tour of "Southern England" comes to an end, she rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day. Daylight's Grove Beech Tree Take a break from the heat of the sun by enjoying a picnic under one of the many lush trees of the countryside. Canal Boosts Morale Hertfordshire is filled with some idyllic canals where you can get back to nature and forget about the world. The River Lea flows for 46 miles through Hertfordshire. Hire a boat for a relaxing ride or follow the towpath to see the multiple locks and wildlife the whole way down. Rosie has completed their tour of "Southern England"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of "The British Isles"!
While touring the British Isles, you met Zubi.
Rosie shook paws with Zubi the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
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