Landmark 1/25

@ Caillou Pierre Beach
Christmas steps off the boat onto Aegis with fellow traveller MooCow. 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
"You know what's missing here, Christmas?"

"No, Foxy, what's missing?"

"Nothing, Christmas. This place is purr-fect!"
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
Christmas had to travel on alone, as Ariella declared she had found her nirvana, and had no intention of moving on!
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
While Christmas was whistling through his teeth as they ambled through another breathtaking scene, Snowbell was secretly wishing she had packed ear plugs, or gaffer tape for Christmas's mug!
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
Whoa! I never thought I would be able to visit here! exclaimed Christmas! This is amazing!
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
"Put your camera down Christmas," said Gus, "and just soak up that view!"
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
Whoa! I never thought I would be able to visit here! exclaimed Christmas! This is amazing!
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
"You know what's missing here, Christmas?"

"No, Hearts, what's missing?"

"Nothing, Christmas. This place is purr-fect!"
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
Of all the pets Christmas might have met here, Princess was the last he expected. But what a great 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
Christmas and Divine looked around in awe, wishing they'd thought to pack a picnic to enjoy here!
Verdant Patchwork
There is abundant rainfall in Aegis, and its many fertile green fields are a farmer’s delight.

Landmark 11/25

@ Apple Orchard
Christmas was becoming increasingly irritated with the constant clicking and beeping of Caroline Piper's camera disturbing the peace and quiet, so Christmas moved purposefully on without him!
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
Of all the pets Christmas might have met here, Blástjarna was the last he expected. But what a great view!
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
Whoa! I never thought I would be able to visit here! exclaimed Christmas! This is amazing!
Smiths Farm South
Fair waves the golden corn in summertime Aegis – what a splendid sight!

Landmark 14/25

@ Smiths Farm North
While Christmas was whistling through his teeth as they ambled through another breathtaking scene, Brigit was secretly wishing she had packed ear plugs, or gaffer tape for Christmas's mug!
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
Christmas was surprised to meet Kitty here! But they were both delighted to find plenty of travel tokens!
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
Of all the pets Christmas might have met here, Snipsnap was the last he expected. But what a great view!
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
"You know what's missing here, Christmas?"

"No, Rowan, what's missing?"

"Nothing, Christmas. This place is purr-fect!"
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
Christmas was surprised to meet Mr. Dylan here! But they were both delighted to find plenty of travel tokens!
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
After months of planning, Christmas and Divine finally agreed on where they would travel together, and they are both secretly please with their choice!
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
Christmas was surprised to meet Belle IbKat here! But they were both delighted to find plenty of travel tokens!
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
Christmas asked Yay if he had a fur clip on him, as Christmas wanted to fashion a fishing pole and stop to dangle a line...?
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
Christmas is enjoying the view when FiFi comes along. "Looks like you dropped something,", says FiFi. Christmas looks down and sees something valuable. Well Christmas 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
After months of planning, Christmas and Mystique finally agreed on where they would travel together, and they are both secretly please with their choice!
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
Christmas was surprised to meet Schnupfen here! But they were both delighted to find plenty of travel tokens!
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
Christmas finally makes it back to the landing stage, where Rosy is also about to embark and go home. What an adventure it has been! Christmas 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!
Christmas has completed the quest! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also take part!