@ Denmark Copenhagen Building ~pickles~ begins her tour of "Denmark". Wrap up warm! Denmark Copenhagen Building Strolling along and taking in the sites of Copenhagen, you'll enjoy the different style and creativity of architecture.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Asparagus.
~pickles~ shook paws with Asparagus the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Copenhagen River Walk "'When Shakespeare wrote about a Danish prince in Hamlet, the character was based on an ancient Danish myth about Viking Prince Amled of Jutland'," read out ~pickles~ from the brochure. Lilly selected another Nidar Smash from the bright yellow bag and crunched pleasurably for a few seconds. "That's a very long play, ~pickles~. Hey, try one of these chocolate crispy corn things! They're sort of sweet and salty at the same time!" Denmark Copenhagen River Walk It's almost overwhelming the amount of things to do and see while visiting Copenhagen! If you want to enjoy it with some insider information, be sure to employ a local tour agent, and have your biking legs on, it's another popular way to see the attractions, and then of course, there is the waterway!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Lilly.
~pickles~ shook paws with Lilly the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark North Sea Boat "Did you know that Danes have the largest Fourth of July celebration outside of the US?" said ~pickles~. Geoffrey was intrigued. "Interesting, ~pickles~! Why is that?" "It goes back to the late 1800s, when one out of every ten Danes left their homeland for America." Denmark North Sea Boat Sitting serenely on the sandy shores, basking in the sunlight, taking a rest from the crashing breakers. this little fishing boat nets a full day of work while most are sleeping.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Geoffrey.
~pickles~ shook paws with Geoffrey the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Sandy Beach "It says in our brochure that Danish design is famed for its simplicity and beauty, and that an uncluttered environment is conducive to happiness," said ~pickles~. "I think that's very true!" replied Plandemic. Denmark Sandy Beach A popular beach for the seashore, pack up your picnic basket and enjoy a day of sea and sand, between your toes and between the slices of bread, because sand, like air, is everywhere!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Plandemic.
~pickles~ shook paws with Plandemic the Green Slime Virus. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Poppy Field "I guess all the cycling helps with the Danes' sense of wellbeing. Copenhagen looks to be very bike-friendly," remarked ~pickles~. "Plus Denmark is relatively flat and isn't uphill both ways, as is the case sometimes when we go cycling at home!" responded Tiger.
Denmark Poppy Field Growing proudly in the sun, swaying gently with the wheat left over from a crop harvested in the fall, poppies add their beauty to a fallow field.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Tiger.
~pickles~ shook paws with Tiger the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Nissum Fjord Sky "Have you seen on our itinerary, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut, we'll be visiting Møns Klint? Apparently it's a huge series of beautiful white chalk cliffs leading down to a beach where it says you’re almost guaranteed to find a few fossils! Then at the GeoCenter Møns Klint you can see dinosaur reconstructions, watch 3D films and visit an excavation cave to try your hand at being a real life palaeontologist." "I'm looking forward to that already, ~pickles~!"
Denmark Nissum Fjord Sky A startling display of nature's creation splashed across the atmosphere will mesmerize those taking time to see.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
~pickles~ shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Denmark Row Boat on the River What do you mean, unicorns don’t exist? Don’t say that to us in Denmark. Our land of everyday wonder has unicorns to spot in the most unlikely places, from street corners to throne rooms, and it’s one of the best countries in the world for unicorn hunting, even if we do say so ourselves. Denmark Row Boat on the River Close to the North Sea, you can take the boat out on the river and see the summer grasses and enjoy a day in the sunshine.
While enjoying your Saga, you met HappyCheerling.
~pickles~ shook paws with HappyCheerling the Starlight Cheerling. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Wetlands "Apparently LEGO was originally called 'Automatic Binding Bricks'," remarked ~pickles~. "Not the catchiest of names!" replied Mushroom. "It's a good thing they changed it." Denmark Wetlands With a rime crusting over the water lapping at the shoreline, the Wadden Sea is the longest continuous stretch of natural wetlands in Europe, this stretch is in Ribe.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Mushroom.
~pickles~ shook paws with Mushroom the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Aalborg Alley Way "Did you know LEGO was invented by a Dane, ceefa?" queried ~pickles~. "It was the brainchild of Ole Kirk Christiansen in the town of Billund in 1949." "I was reading somewhere that LEGO trees and leaves are now made of converted sugarcane plants, not plastic," responded ceefa. Denmark Aalborg Alley Way Aalborg is a lovely place to visit, and stroll along the streets and alleys viewing all the city has to offer.
While enjoying your Saga, you met ceefa.
~pickles~ shook paws with ceefa the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Marshland Bridge "We'll have to make sure to look in the gift shop for a special Danish good luck troll, Owen! They look so cheerful!" "There's a museum in North Jutland devoted to the Good Luck Troll, and tells the story of how Thomas Dam created them back in the 1930s, ~pickles~. I bet that's a story and a half!"
Denmark Marshland Bridge No need to worry about getting your paws wet while visiting the river and grasses in Nymindegab, located near the old fishing village, just stay on the path and enjoy the bridge crossing!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Owen.
~pickles~ shook paws with Owen the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Nyborg Castle Window "You cannot be more than 32 miles (52 km) from the sea anywhere in Denmark," announced ~pickles~. "That sounds good for sea-loving pets!" remarked Pekoe. Denmark Nyborg Castle Window Nestled in the Nyborg Castle wall, built in the 15th century and restored, the castle boasts 3 banquet halls, and stories untold, a rich history of political decisions and jousting tournaments. I wonder if you stand still you can hear the whispers of past celebrations?
While enjoying your Saga, you met Pekoe.
~pickles~ shook paws with Pekoe the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Dune Beach "It says here that due to the high latitude of Denmark, summer brings much longer days, with up to 17½ hours of sunlight at summer’s peak," remarked ~pickles~. "It will never be completely dark at that time of year then!" said Deedee. Denmark Dune Beach Close your eyes, listen to the gulls flying over head, the whisper of the wind breezing through the sea grasses, and wonder why you ever need to leave.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Deedee.
~pickles~ shook paws with Deedee the Vibrant Signal Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Funen's Head Peninsula Cottage "LEGO was invented by Ole Kirk Christiansen in the town of Billund in 1949," said ~pickles~. "Did he hand it over to his son, Young Kirk Christiansen?" responded Xanadu wittily. "Xanadu! Behave!" Denmark Funen's Head Peninsula Cottage Thatched roof, whitewashed cottages can be found on Funen's Head or also known as Fyns Hoved on the island of Funen, take you back to a way of life before asphalt roof shingles. The best part of a thatched roof? It's still growing!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Xanadu.
~pickles~ shook paws with Xanadu the Hidden Algae Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Baltic Sea Waves "It says in our brochure that Danish design is famed for its simplicity and beauty, and that an uncluttered environment is conducive to happiness," said ~pickles~. "I think that's very true!" replied Rory. Denmark Baltic Sea Waves Grab a flat rock off the beach shore and see if you can skip it into the waves, how many skips can you get before your pebble sinks to the opaque depths of the sea?
While enjoying your Saga, you met Rory.
~pickles~ shook paws with Rory the Corgi. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Funen Peninsula Home Oh look ... you won a pet! Denmark Funen Peninsula Home The Funen Peninsula houses the small town of Kerteminde, which is surrounded by farms outside of the harbor area. This home is a typical one you'll find when strolling along the town.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Toast.
~pickles~ shook paws with Toast the Stormy Sky Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Fence on the Dunes "According to our tour guide, Chesterfield, the two oldest amusement parks in the world are in Denmark! How's that for a fun fact? Denmark is home to the world's oldest amusement park, Bakken, as well as the second oldest one, Tivoli Gardens. Bakken is just a short 20 minute train ride from Copenhagen central station and Tivoli Gardens is located just on the opposite side of the street from the station in the centre of Copenhagen." "Sounds great, ~pickles~! Everypet enjoys the Fairground—well, except those that aren't so keen on rollercoasters!"
Denmark Fence on the Dunes While enjoying walking the dunes and beaches of Denmark, someone put up a quaint and rustic fence. Strange thing about fences, depending on your perspective, you could be keeping something in, or something out.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Chesterfield.
~pickles~ shook paws with Chesterfield the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Bridge at Kattegat "Hey, check this out, Rufus!" said ~pickles~. "Denmark has been named one of the world's happiest countries on numerous occasions, and consistently remains in the top three in the UN World Happiness Report!" "That sounds great, ~pickles~! How do they do it, I wonder?"
Denmark Bridge at Kattegat Connecting Kattegat and Jutland is a bridge proposal, but in the meantime, there are small bridges you can visit when out on the peninsula.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Rufus.
~pickles~ shook paws with Rufus the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Denmark Island of Møn "One reason for the Danes' happiness is the importance of hygge, the Danish way of enjoying quality time with friends and family. It can be many things, such as candle-lit dinners, wine, relaxed nights in. It's hard to explain," said ~pickles~. "Well, we certainly came across it this time last year in the Huskies, Hijinks and Hygge experience! We had some very cosy chats with all the pets over hot chocolate by the fire every evening in our accommodation!" replied Milo.
Denmark Island of Møn The Island of Møn is in the Baltic Sea and is a must-see for any nature lover! Check out this scenic 4-mile route of chalk cliffs about two hours' drive from Copenhagen -- there are amazing views from the top of the cliffs.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Milo.
~pickles~ shook paws with Milo the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Gjógv, Faroe Islands "Hey, look at this advertisement, Silk! You can have mermaid-swimming lessons in Copenhagen!" "That sounds amazing, ~pickles~!" Gjógv, Faroe Islands Gorge, named after a 200-metre sea-filled gorge that travels north to the sea. The village was first mentioned in 1584 but it is thought to have been in existence a lot longer. The Gjógv incline railway is the only operating railway in the Faroe Islands and it was installed to transport goods from boats.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Silk.
~pickles~ shook paws with Silk the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ A Dusting Of Snow, Faroe Islands "Hey, look at this advertisement, slider! You can have mermaid-swimming lessons in Copenhagen!" "That sounds amazing, ~pickles~!" A Dusting Of Snow, Faroe Islands From mid-December till near the end of March you can expect snow in the Faroe Islands. The average temperature in winter is 3-4 °C ( 37-39° F). The Faroe Islands get on average 210 days of rain or snow a year.
While enjoying your Saga, you met slider.
~pickles~ shook paws with slider the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Viðoy, Faroe Islands "If we were here just a couple of months later, Cherrie, we might be able to experience the Black Sun," remarked ~pickles~, studying the brochure. "Whatever is that, ~pickles~?" "It sounds a bit strange, but the Black Sun is when, each spring and autumn, hundreds of thousands of starlings gather at the Wadden Sea National Park and create incredible patterns in the sky at dusk!" "It sounds amazing!" said Cherrie.
Viðoy, Faroe Islands Wood Island, is the northernmost island in the Faroe Islands. It has become a very important bird area for breeding birds, some of which are the Atlantic Puffin, Black-Legged Kittiwakes and Common Guillemots.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Cherrie.
~pickles~ shook paws with Cherrie the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dramatic Sky, Faroe Islands "'When Shakespeare wrote about a Danish prince in Hamlet, the character was based on an ancient Danish myth about Viking Prince Amled of Jutland'," read out ~pickles~ from the brochure. Sleepy selected another Nidar Smash from the bright yellow bag and crunched pleasurably for a few seconds. "That's a very long play, ~pickles~. Hey, try one of these chocolate crispy corn things! They're sort of sweet and salty at the same time!" Dramatic Sky, Faroe Islands The weather of the Faroe islands is most often windy, wet and cloudy, producing moody skies and misty hills. A house tucked amongst this setting is the perfect place to let the imagination soar.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Sleepy.
~pickles~ shook paws with Sleepy the Elf Baby. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sea And Rock, Faroe Islands "We'll have to make sure to look in the gift shop for a special Danish good luck troll, Elvis! They look so cheerful!" "There's a museum in North Jutland devoted to the Good Luck Troll, and tells the story of how Thomas Dam created them back in the 1930s, ~pickles~. I bet that's a story and a half!"
Sea And Rock, Faroe Islands There are no native trees on the Faroe Islands. There is evidence that there may have been some stands of Birch and Hazel before human settlement. There are a few stands of trees that have been planted between 1800 and 1900. This location was also used in the James Bond movie, No Time To Die, and one can see why it was chosen.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Elvis.
~pickles~ shook paws with Elvis the Hound Dog. They both received one silver mole!
@ Waterfall, Faroe Islands "It says here that the name LEGO comes from the Danish leg godt," remarked ~pickles~. "What does it mean?" queried Baile Átha Cliath. "Leg godt means 'play well', responded ~pickles~. Waterfall, Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands are an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean. Situated halfway between Norway and Iceland. With 1,100 km (687 mi) of coastline, no point in the Faroe islands is further from the sea than 5 km (3 mi). There is no shortage of incredible landscapes.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Baile Átha Cliath.
~pickles~ shook paws with Baile Átha Cliath the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Baile Átha Cliath gave you 1 "Scandinavia Travel Stamp" size 7
@ Highland cattle on Tindholmur As ~pickles~'s tour of "Denmark" comes to an end, she receives a seasonally appropriate gift! Precious Blue Winter Blooms You and your pets won’t be blue when you see how pretty these look in your art. Fill the baskets and flower boxes with these sweet blue blooms. Plant them under trees and let these delicate blossoms peek up through the snowdrifts. Highland cattle on Tindholmur The Highland cow is the oldest registered breed of cattle in the world. They have a double coat, the shaggy, oily outer coat covers a softer, fluffier undercoat so the cows keep warm and dry in chilly, wet weather. ~pickles~ has completed her tour of "Denmark"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour Scandinavia!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Milko.
~pickles~ shook paws with Milko the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!