Landmark 1/25

@ Caillou Pierre Beach
Summer! steps off the boat onto Aegis with fellow traveller Bun Bun. 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.

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@ Marram Beach
Summer! and Selina were so busy gazing at the scenery they almost forgot to finish shaking paws before changeover!
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.

Landmark 3/25

@ Craggy Point
Summer! asked Choose a name if she had a fur clip on her, as Summer! wanted to fashion a fishing pole and stop to dangle a line...?
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.

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@ Blackfriars Viaduct
Summer! looked around the scene in consternation, asking Snowball where she was supposed to plug in her iron and fur drier?
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
After months of planning, Summer! and Thimbl finally agreed on where they would travel together, and they are both secretly please with their choice!
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
Summer! looked around the scenery, asking PluttiPott if there was any pet friendly accommodation nearby?
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
"Come on mucki, pick up the pace a little, will you?" Scolded Summer!, hoping to get in a little more sight seeing before changeover...
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
Summer! and Bibbi looked around in awe, wishing they'd thought to pack a picnic to enjoy here!
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
"Put your camera down Summer!," said Precilla, "and just soak up that view!"
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
Whoa! I never thought I would be able to visit here! exclaimed Summer!! This is amazing!
Verdant Patchwork
There is abundant rainfall in Aegis, and its many fertile green fields are a farmer’s delight.

Landmark 11/25

@ Apple Orchard
While Summer! was in a hurry to move along and shake some more paws, Starlite decided to stay put and sketch the scenery for this week's Art Challenge...
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
"Come on Draco, pick up the pace a little, will you?" Scolded Summer!, hoping to get in a little more sight seeing before changeover...
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
Summer! looked askance at Icy, wondering how she had ended up on a grey nomads' tour???
Smiths Farm South
Fair waves the golden corn in summertime Aegis – what a splendid sight!

Landmark 14/25

@ Smiths Farm North
Summer! asked princess ♥ sparkles if she had a fur clip on her, as Summer! wanted to fashion a fishing pole and stop to dangle a line...?
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
While Summer! was in a hurry to move along and shake some more paws, Shellie decided to stay put and sketch the scenery for this week's Art Challenge...
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
While Summer! was busy snapping photos, Cashmere wandered off to find a suitable bush, as there was a decided lack of amenities in the immediate area!
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
Summer! had to travel on alone, as Angel declared she had found her nirvana, and had no intention of moving on!
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
Summer! and Boci were so busy gazing at the scenery they almost forgot to finish shaking paws before changeover!
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
Summer! had to travel on alone, as POLLY declared he had found his nirvana, and had no intention of moving on!
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
Summer! looked around the scene in consternation, asking Mullet where she was supposed to plug in her iron and fur drier?
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
Admiring the view, Summer! felt genuinely glad she had taken Morri's advice on where the friends would meet up!
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
Summer! is enjoying the view when Toccata comes along. "Looks like you dropped something,", says Toccata. Summer! looks down and sees something valuable. Well Summer! 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
Admiring the view, Summer! felt genuinely glad she had taken Rosy's advice on where the friends would meet up!
Picnickers' Place
What pleasanter place could there be to enjoy a summer picnic than this daisy-strewn meadow with sturdy sheltering trees?

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@ Erica
While Summer! was whistling through her teeth as they ambled through another breathtaking scene, Jillie was secretly wishing she had packed ear plugs, or gaffer tape for Summer!'s mug!
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.

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@ Island: Aegis
Summer! finally makes it back to the landing stage, where PufFy is also about to embark and go home. What an adventure it has been! Summer! 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!
Summer! has completed the quest! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also take part!