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@ Scourger's Lake
Rowland steps off the boat onto Olpeggo with fellow traveller Lavender. Time for a look around, but first a long stretch after the voyage!
Scourger's Lake
The tranquillity of this lake, with its perfect reflection of a snow-capped mountain, has to be experienced to be believed. It's just the place to relax for a nourishing picnic before starting on the next step of the island tour.

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@ From the Trees
Rowland tumbled out of the tourist bus, flattening queenielove in the process, then wondering where the muffled groans were coming from?
From the Trees
A pet can climb or fly to the top of a tall tree overlooking Olpe Lake and from this vantage point look out across a vista of lake, peaks and conifers. It's such an amazing view!

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@ Olpe Lake
"Come on iddels, pick up the pace a little, will you?" Scolded Rowland, hoping to get in a little more sight seeing before changeover...
Olpe Lake
Visiting pets can employ the services of a resident orangutan who will row them across the Olpe Lake. He enjoys pausing the rowing boat right in the middle, where the water is deepest, and regaling his passengers in ghoulish tones with tales of the monster said to lurk in the depths of the Lake, a huge, strange looking creature called Olpessie. The more credulous of his passengers tend to start looking nervously fore and aft and shuffling towards the middle of the boat; bolder pets get their cameras out!

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@ Skipping Rocks
While Rowland was whistling through his teeth as they ambled through another breathtaking scene, Noctema was secretly wishing she had packed ear plugs, or gaffer tape for Rowland's mug!
Skipping Rocks
An exciting annual competition takes place here on the Olpe Lake! Those pets who excel at throwing take turns selecting flat stones from the banks of the lake, then skimming them across the water, with the aim of seeing how many times they can make it "skip" before it sinks!

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@ Natural Shack
Rowland looked around the scene in consternation, asking strips where he was supposed to plug in his iron and fur drier?
Natural Shack
A sister dwelling to the Green Roof Inn, this accommodation is particularly popular with those wishing to have a vacation by the sea.

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@ Green Roof Inn
Admiring the view, Rowland felt genuinely glad he had taken Jewels's advice on where the friends would meet up!
Green Roof Inn
This area on Olpeggo is a popular vacation spot, and these dwellings for hire, with their eco-friendly "green roofs", are ideally sited for those wishing to take a holiday here, whether it be for hiking, rambling, climbing, bird-spotting or just to relax and read or write in a peaceful countryside scene.

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@ Olpe River
Did you just photo bomb me? Rowland asked Arty as they shared the wonder of the vista.
Olpe River
The pets construct toy boats out of twigs and walnut shells, and stretch their legs by racing them downriver!

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@ Conifer Valley
Rowland tumbled out of the tourist bus, flattening Odyssey in the process, then wondering where the muffled groans were coming from?
Conifer Valley
Pets pausing for a rest in this clearing among the conifers benefit from the shade and windbreak provided by the trees. They can lie back and enjoy the soothing sounds of wind through the pine branches and aromatic fragrances from the leaves and sap.

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@ Conifer Stream
While Rowland normally avoids tourist hotspots, he is glad he allowed Spirit to bring him here!
Conifer Stream
Conifer Stream is just the place for a happy, enjoyable and—let's face it!—wet afternoon going white water rafting ...

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@ Orange Blossom Field
While Rowland soaked in the view, Fala was searching her backpack for the bug spray, certain that her fur would be crawling with little biting critters once the sun went down!
Orange Blossom Field
The artisan perfumiers of Olpeggo produce a delicate fragrance from the flowers in this field. The essence is a vital component in the making of perfume. The petals are also utilised in the making of delicately scented flower water used in the Olpeggo cuisine.

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@ Pasture Range
"You know what's missing here, Rowland?"

"No, DaiDai, what's missing?"

"Nothing, Rowland. This place is purr-fect!"
Pasture Range
It's a complete misnomer! This old-fashioned wooden dock stretches out onto the lake, not onto meadowland. How many years has it stood there, with happy groups of pets clambouring on board sailing boats pulled up alongside, to set off on trips, or disembarking after their adventures?

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@ Pasture Nook
Rowland tumbled out of the tourist bus, flattening Tammie in the process, then wondering where the muffled groans were coming from?
Pasture Nook
This sheltered little group of houses is home to a happy community content with their way of life in the mountain valley.

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@ Autumn Leaves
Rowland moved on to shake the next paw, oblivious to the fact that he'd also shaken purple, who had wandered off to pick wildflowers along the way...
Autumn Leaves
All is still in the wood! It's just the perfect place for a pet to practise balancing by walking across fallen logs, playing hide & seek, collecting twigs and leaves to make pictures with back home, playing tracking, and taking bark rubbings.

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@ Rebirth Shallow
While Rowland was in a hurry to move along and shake some more paws, Ariella decided to stay put and sketch the scenery for this week's Art Challenge...
Rebirth Shallow
This copse of trees by a shallow pond in a less hilly region of Olpeggo is the favourite place of many young pets. The pond in summer teems with aquatic wildlife.

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@ Peggo's Shadow
Rowland was becoming increasingly irritated with the constant clicking and beeping of Fox's camera disturbing the peace and quiet, so Rowland moved purposefully on without her!
Peggo's Shadow
Can't you just imagine breathing in the crisp, clean air in the shadow of the Peggo Mountain Range? Here pets truly get back to nature, far away from towns and industries.

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@ Peggo Lake
While Rowland normally avoids tourist hotspots, he is glad he allowed Chocolicious to bring him here!
Peggo Lake
While enjoying rambling round the island, the pets have a happy surprise when a gap in the pine trees displays this magnificant view of Mount Peggo reflected in the lake.

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@ Peggo Range
While Rowland thinks the scenery is lovely, he wonders where Nermal Stingray intends to set up camp?
Peggo Range
Another stunning aerial view of Lake Peggo and the lesser Peggo mountains awaits the pet who conquers the main peak!

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@ The Conifers of Peggo
While Rowland was in a hurry to move along and shake some more paws, Aria decided to stay put and sketch the scenery for this week's Art Challenge...
The Conifers of Peggo
Olpeggo pine forests include huge ‘granny’ pines that can grow to be very old indeed. Many of the island's pine forests also have more varied canopies. Many animals and birds flourish in this unique habitat. For hundreds of years, pine forests have blanketed lake sides and hills, the home to myth, legend and rare wildlife.

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@ Shallow Stream
Admiring the view, Rowland felt genuinely glad he had taken Bella's advice on where the friends would meet up!
Shallow Stream
At the next stage of the island tour, a pet can see Shallow Stream, a quiet region with all the delights of still water, and very young pine trees can be seen.

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@ Peggo Trail
"Put your camera down Rowland," said Abel, "and just soak up that view!"
Peggo Trail
This conifer-fringed track is the start of the hiking trail through the Olpeggo Mountains, with awesome views of the Olpe Lake and snow-clad peaks. Val-deri, val-dera!

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@ Olpeggo View
Rowland was becoming increasingly irritated with the constant clicking and beeping of Bonny's camera disturbing the peace and quiet, so Rowland moved purposefully on without her!
Olpeggo View
While on their hike, the pets fall in love with this deep turquoise lake at the foot of the Olpeggo mountain range. Legend has it that at the foot of the mountain is a fairy gateway to a secret world. Dare they seek it out ...?

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@ An Evening in the Air
Rowland is enjoying the view when PetPet comes along. "Looks like you dropped something,", says PetPet. Rowland looks down and sees something valuable. Well Rowland WAS here first ...
An Evening in the Air
A popular pastime on the island is taking advantage of the thermals at this particular part of the island, and going hot air ballooning. It's quite some sight to see these majestic craft, with their precious animal cargo in baskets underneath, soaring up into the sunset. The best place to watch them ascend is from the tallest peak on the Peggo mountain range.

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@ A Sunset View
Rowland moved on to shake the next paw, oblivious to the fact that he'd also shaken Pookey, who had wandered off to pick wildflowers along the way...
A Sunset View
From the tallest peak of the Mount Peggo range, the most awe-inspiring vista is spread out before those who have clambered to the top. Smaller mountains are shrouded in mist, and at sunset everything is tinged with gold.

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@ Sunset Crossing
Rowland looked around the scenery, asking Millicent if there was any pet friendly accommodation nearby?
Sunset Crossing
Anypet who has climbed this high must take especial care and keep a weather eye open for the risks of high winds on the snowy ascent! From the top there is an almost as tricky a descent via a rope bridge, but those pets who makes the effort agrees it is well worth it for the stupendous views!

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@ Island: Olpeggo
Rowland finally makes it back to the landing stage, where Kitty is also about to embark and go home. What an adventure it has been! Rowland pockets a map of Olpeggo as a momento. The guidebook says:
Island: Olpeggo
The Island of Olpeggo derives its name from Lake Olpe and Lake Peggo. Pets disembarking on its sandy beach will explore a river, woods and lakes and see how the other half live on this delightful island, then end their trip by climbing a very high, snow-capped mountain—but what stunning views from the top! They will be very tired but happy pets climbing back down the other side to reboard the boat.
Rowland has completed the quest! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also take part!