Landmark 1/25

@ Caillou Pierre Beach
Shardik steps off the boat onto Aegis with fellow traveller Balthazar. Time for a look around, but first a long stretch after the voyage!
Caillou Pierre Beach
This rocky bay provides the perfect place for anypet to rest, play with the numerous pebbles and watch the changing patterns of sunlight on the stone outcrops and distant peaks, or perhaps to dip a cautious paw into the unceasing sea waves running in and back out.

Landmark 2/25

@ Marram Beach
Shardik asked Patches if she had a fur clip on her, as Shardik wanted to fashion a fishing pole and stop to dangle a line...?
Marram Beach
Anypet will enjoy exploring the sand dunes with their sharply pointed grey-green leaves and large spikes of creamy-yellow flowers of marram grass in the summer, the backdrop to a sandy beach and the sea.

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@ Craggy Point
Shardik looked askance at Moo, wondering how he had ended up on a grey nomads' tour???
Craggy Point
This beautiful little bay is irresistible to pets who can’t wait to scamper or flap over the golden sand to get to the top of the stony peninsula and gaze far out to the horizon over the sea.

Landmark 4/25

@ Blackfriars Viaduct
"Put your camera down Shardik," said Pandette, "and just soak up that view!"
Blackfriars Viaduct
A feat of engineering that certainly stands out in the countryside. It’s a place to stop and dream of where the trains thundering past will be going!

Landmark 5/25

@ Old Castle Place
"Put your camera down Shardik," said Paradiddle, "and just soak up that view!"
Old Castle Place
Nopet can resist clambering or flying to the top of this ancient look-out point over the undulating countryside to shout, “I’m the King of the Castle!”

Landmark 6/25

@ Waders Bay
While Shardik soaked in the view, Roy was searching her backpack for the bug spray, certain that her fur would be crawling with little biting critters once the sun went down!
Waders Bay
This bay is just the place for an early morning excursion beside the sea; a peaceful place to share with the scavenging birds; ideal for contemplation.

Landmark 7/25

@ Island View Farm
Shardik moved on to shake the next paw, oblivious to the fact that he'd also shaken Pinotte, who had wandered off to pick wildflowers along the way...
Island View Farm
A well-trodden path, with the company of sheep along the way, provides a view of the lake and distant hills. What lies behind that tempting bend in the way, I wonder?

Landmark 8/25

@ Seagrass Niche
Shardik moved on to shake the next paw, oblivious to the fact that he'd also shaken Layla, who had wandered off to pick wildflowers along the way...
Seagrass Niche
Tarry a while and enjoy this beautiful spot on a sandy beach looking out over an endless turquoise sea.

Landmark 9/25

@ West Pasture
Shardik gazed around in awe, while Cherrie mumbled and grumbled about Shardik's shortcut being no shortcut at all, if the blisters on her paws were anything to go by!
West Pasture
As birds fly home to roost and busy pets retire for the night, the West Pasture in Aegis becomes darker and quiet in the setting sun, waiting for the first stirrings from nocturnal pets who are active during the night.

Landmark 10/25

@ Verdant Patchwork
Shardik and Mandy pool their small change, hoping to buy some small souvenirs to remind them of this place!
Verdant Patchwork
There is abundant rainfall in Aegis, and its many fertile green fields are a farmer’s delight.

Landmark 11/25

@ Apple Orchard
Shardik looked around the scenery, asking fiffy if there was any pet friendly accommodation nearby?
Apple Orchard
A favourite gathering point in the summer in Aegis is the Apple Orchard. What pet can resist sinking their little teeth or beaks into such invitingly juicy fruit?

Landmark 12/25

@ Dutch Gardens
While Shardik was in a hurry to move along and shake some more paws, Selene decided to stay put and sketch the scenery for this week's Art Challenge...
Dutch Gardens
On Sunday afternoons, many pets take an excursion in the formal gardens, which display the Dutch influence of bright tulips making a fine splash of colour against the immaculate lawn.

Landmark 13/25

@ Smiths Farm South
"You know what's missing here, Shardik?"

"No, Jazzabell, what's missing?"

"Nothing, Shardik. This place is purr-fect!"
Smiths Farm South
Fair waves the golden corn in summertime Aegis – what a splendid sight!

Landmark 14/25

@ Smiths Farm North
Shardik looked around the scenery, asking sammy if there was any pet friendly accommodation nearby?
Smiths Farm North
This corner of the farm gives a view of the pine-laden peaks in the distance. Just breathe in the country-fresh air in this beautiful place!

Landmark 15/25

@ Mystic Forest
Shardik looked around the scenery, asking Pyron Toothless if there was any pet friendly accommodation nearby?
Mystic Forest
A path beckons an exploring pet ever onward into the Mystic Forest. Don’t tarry too long, or at sunset it may become too dark for comfort and a little spooky!

Landmark 16/25

@ Irenic Wood
Shardik was surprised to meet Owl here! But they were both delighted to find plenty of travel tokens!
Irenic Wood
Many a group of happy pets will follow the path for a ramble or to find the best place for a summertime picnic. There’s so much to explore in this delightful wood, and those who can climb or fly to the top of the trees have the best view over Aegis!

Landmark 17/25

@ Steppingstone River
While Shardik was in a hurry to move along and shake some more paws, svan desrt decided to stay put and sketch the scenery for this week's Art Challenge...
Steppingstone River
This shady niche with its contrasting slow and fast flowing waters is a fun place to sail toy boats and run alongside them as they speed on their way!

Landmark 18/25

@ Old Warden
Did you just photo bomb me? Shardik asked POLLY as they shared the wonder of the vista.
Old Warden
The curfew tolls the knell of parting day,
The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea,
The ploughman homeward plods his weary way,
And leaves the world to darkness and to me.
By Thomas Gray (1716-71).

Landmark 19/25

@ Conifer Way
Shardik asked Zazzy if she had a fur clip on her, as Shardik wanted to fashion a fishing pole and stop to dangle a line...?
Conifer Way
Summertime sunlight filters through the tall pines and makes this an exciting place for pets to explore ever further along the rough track!

Landmark 20/25

@ Pilgrims Path Wood
While Shardik was in a hurry to move along and shake some more paws, Cherokee decided to stay put and sketch the scenery for this week's Art Challenge...
Pilgrims Path Wood
A wood of supreme peace as its wide, sun-dappled path leads back out towards the daylight.

Landmark 21/25

@ East Copse
Shardik looked around the scenery, asking Lucifer if there was any pet friendly accommodation nearby?
East Copse
What stories could be told by this ancient tree as it looms over its pasture field? Who knows what storms it has weathered during its long life, or how often it has had its leafless boughs laden with soft snow, then welcoming each coming spring?

Landmark 22/25

@ Rose Heather Moor
Shardik is enjoying the view when Choose a name comes along. "Looks like you dropped something,", says Choose a name. Shardik looks down and sees something valuable. Well Shardik WAS here first ...
Rose Heather Moor
The abundant flowers of heather, or ling, form magnificent carpets of purple across swathes of moorland and hillsides. It also provides a natural habitat, shelter and nesting sites for numerous insects, birds and other animals, all of whom are interdependent on one another.

Landmark 23/25

@ Picnickers' Place
Shardik looked askance at Fluff Fae, wondering how he had ended up on a grey nomads' tour???
Picnickers' Place
What pleasanter place could there be to enjoy a summer picnic than this daisy-strewn meadow with sturdy sheltering trees?

Landmark 24/25

@ Erica
Shardik asked Gofer if she had a fur clip on her, as Shardik wanted to fashion a fishing pole and stop to dangle a line...?
Erica
Heather is traditionally associated with good fortune and protection. White heather is thought to be particularly lucky and sprigs of it are woven into bridal bouquets and sold as a lucky charm.

Landmark 25/25

@ Island: Aegis
Shardik finally makes it back to the landing stage, where Sephira is also about to embark and go home. What an adventure it has been! Shardik pockets a map of Aegis as a momento. The guidebook says:
Island: Aegis
When their vessel carefully manoeuvres past the rocks to reach the landing stage, the pets can jump out and explore this delightful little island. There are beautiful, relaxing sandy beaches, rocky hills to climb, a viaduct and old castle ruin to explore, green pastures to take a picnic hamper, woods and forests to ramble in, rivers to jump over, apples to pick and there are flowers galore!
Shardik has completed the quest! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also take part!