Episode 1/26

@ Community Center
Captain Manwaring and Nemo now know where to find Fantastic Buildings, as they have been given a free map! Before unfolding it, they read the cover:
Idyll
The pets will gather on the picnic benches outside the community centre before commencing their country ramble. Let's hope those lunch bags remain intact for a few more hours! The tour encompasses country buildings from watermills and windmills to barns, some unusual stone buildings, including a lovely hobbit-type dwelling, and there are some scenes of chocolate-box prettiness. Those pets who have the energy left might like to swim out to the island in the centre of the lake or climb up to a fun tree-house! Others may prefer to explore a formal house and gardens or just relax by the beach!
Community Center
Attention all pets! Will each group of travelers please gather together at the picnic tables? The horse-drawn carriages will be arriving soon to take you on your tour of Idyll.

Episode 2/26

@ Quiet Country Road
"Do you think it's time for a sit-down and perhaps a small snack out of our lunch bags?" asked grey.
Captain Manwaring was very willing to join grey in this plan.
Quiet Country Road
Sheep have just been let out to graze near this quiet country road. The morning fog should begin to lift soon, but there is still plenty of great scenery to behold. I hope you brought your camera!

Episode 3/26

@ Idyll Creek Mill
Wily was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Captain Manwaring unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Wily’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” snapped Wily. “We’re about to pose beside this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up pronto!”
Idyll Creek Mill
Abandoned but not forgotten, this mill was once a very busy place. The creek is all but a trickle now and the milling is now done in a nearby factory. Oh to have seen the mill in its heyday.

Episode 4/26

@ Weathered Stable
“If there's time at the end when we get back to the community centre, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," strips said, offering Captain Manwaring a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, strips!" said Captain Manwaring.
Weathered Stable
The presence of the nearby fort ensures the safety of any horse that shelters in this stable for the night. The horses pulling all our carriages know this place well and give it 5-star rating.

Episode 5/26

@ Old Stone Homestead
“If there's time at the end when we get back to the community centre, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Puff said, offering Captain Manwaring a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Puff!" said Captain Manwaring.
Old Stone Homestead
When you see old abandoned homesteads like this does your mind try to imagine what the dwellers' lives were like? Who lived here? What did they enjoy doing? Why did they leave? I want to know!

Episode 6/26

@ Country Chateau
“It would be great fun to camp overnight, wouldn't it, Snowilicious?” said Captain Manwaring.
Snowilicious shivered. “Brrrrrrrr! I think it would be a little too cold, Captain Manwaring! I like my creature comforts!"
Country Chateau
Quiet seclusion at its finest, the residents of this grand old chateau have all the creature comforts for a comfy country lifestyle.

Episode 7/26

@ Old Log Cabin
Captain Manwaring opened his rucksack to change his hat. Hoots could see Captain Manwaring had a large, floppy sunhat, a balaclava, a rain hat, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a swimming cap! “Did you bring a fez too?” Hoots asked Captain Manwaring.
Old Log Cabin
Crafted the old-fashioned way, each log in this old log cabin was harvested from the forest, peeled by hand, and painstakingly stacked to make one of the most durable little homes in the valley.

Episode 8/26

@ Dutch Windmill
James Garda glanced at the map. “Oh, Captain Manwaring, perhaps we could do some beach yoga at the end!"
“I don't think so, James Garda! Not with everyone watching!" replied Captain Manwaring.
Dutch Windmill
A gentle creak and a soft ‘whoosh’ as the sails zip past is all you hear when standing close to a windmill. These days, it’s easy to forget that a century or so ago these iconic Dutch windmills were quite common and very versatile.

Episode 9/26

@ Weathered Farmhouse
Captain Manwaring is enjoying Fantastic Buildings when Bonny comes along. "Look! A special prize!" says Bonny. Captain Manwaring looks down and sees something valuable. Bonny generously lets Captain Manwaring keep it!
Verdant Summer Grass
One of the joys of a summer drive in the country is seeing the beauty of the verdant grasses in the meadows and fields where little pets frolic and play.
Weathered Farmhouse
Wish we could stop and sit for a spell and listen to the farmer who lives here tell us about "The Good Ole Days." I can picture sitting around the fireplace, hearing the sounds of a crackling fire as he tells us story after story when this farm was a bustling place.

Episode 10/26

@ Homey Hacienda
“It would be great fun to camp overnight, wouldn't it, Nessie?” said Captain Manwaring.
Nessie shivered. “Brrrrrrrr! I think it would be a little too cold, Captain Manwaring! I like my creature comforts!"
Homey Hacienda
Is it time for a siesta? Or maybe a fiesta? I'd be up for either in this homey hacienda. I'd celebrate every day if I had that grand view to wake up to!

Episode 11/26

@ Bluff Dwelling
“I could stay here forever, Captain Manwaring,” said Riley. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Riley. I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Captain Manwaring.
Bluff Dwelling
This quaint little home with a sod roof sits atop a bluff with a gorgeous view no matter where you stand on the property. With mountains and valleys, the location is a picture of life.

Episode 12/26

@ Purple Mountain Prairie
“Shall we stop and have our lunch here, Captain Manwaring?” asked bunny .
“Yes, it seems a good spot, bunny! Let's perch on those treestumps there!"
Purple Mountain Prairie
Majestic purple mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for the vast prairie land and the old weathered barn. This view certainly brings the song lyrics "purple mountain majesty" to life!

Episode 13/26

@ Snowy Stone Cottage
Avalanche skipped forward a little way. “I'll tell you what, Captain Manwaring, let's take a small detour and cross to halfway over that bridge there!"
Snowy Stone Cottage
Bundle up under your blanket because our carriage ride is about to get chilly since we have journeyed closer to the base of the mountain range where we will spend the evening in stone cottages like this one.

Episode 14/26

@ Woodshed of Warmth
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Captain Manwaring to Peridot. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!”
Woodshed of Warmth
Off to the woodshed we trod to bring in some fuel for the little wood-burning stove so we can stay warm tonight!

Episode 15/26

@ Dramatic Doorway
“Oh wow, Captain Manwaring, there's a butterfly!” Tallulah cried out.
“It must be a Red Admiral, then, because I don't know of any others that are around this late in the year," replied Captain Manwaring knowledgeably.
Dramatic Doorway
Now there's a room with a view! Seeing that makes me want to go out and decorate that tree for Christmas. You wanna come help?

Episode 16/26

@ Hillside Homes
While Captain Manwaring paused to drink in the view, Tommy started scrabbling in his rucksack for his portable, foldable camping chair. “What are you doing with that, Tommy?” asked Captain Manwaring. “We’ll need to get going in a minute or we’ll be left behind!”
Hillside Homes
Leaving the snowy mountains behind us we encounter these charming thatch-roof homes tucked near the base of a steep hillside shrouded in fog. Seems like it would be an idyllic place to see sheep grazing behind the homes.

Episode 17/26

@ Lonesome Pine Ridge
Captain Manwaring is admiring some Fantastic Buildings when Merlot comes along. "Look! Another special prize!" says Merlot. Captain Manwaring looks down and sees it. Merlot generously lets Captain Manwaring keep it!
Verdant Summer Treeline 2
One of the joys of a summer drive in the country is seeing the pastoral beauty of the rows of verdant roadside trees as they form a canopy over you, shading you from the rays of the hot summer sun and refreshing your soul.
Lonesome Pine Ridge
Reminiscent of the Appalachian Mountains the pets that live in this misty plot of land are still carving out an existence farming the land with rudimentary farming tools. These simple folk prefer it that way and are unfussed with modern 'contraptions,' as they call them.

Episode 18/26

@ Fairy House
“Pass me the binoculars, Captain Manwaring!” said Shh. "I think that's a Canada goose just taking off over there!"
Fairy House
This little fairy house is a sign that there are some magical places ahead. Ooh, I wonder what they might be!

Episode 19/26

@ Dwarf Cottage
Captain Manwaring opened his rucksack to change his hat. Ada could see Captain Manwaring had a large, floppy sunhat, a balaclava, a rain hat, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a swimming cap! “Did you bring a fez too?” Ada asked Captain Manwaring.
Dwarf Cottage
The cottage of the six dwarves that you have never heard of; Jumpy, Zippy, Floppy, Cranky, Fuzzy, and Bert. One day on their way home from work, they bought some beans from a kid named Jack. They planted them in the yard and the stalk grew into a gigantic tree, engulfing their cottage. At first, they wondered how to get rid of it but now it's "grown on them" because they are making lots of money from tourists wanting to climb it.

Episode 20/26

@ Quaint Treehouse
“If there's time at the end when we get back to the community centre, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Talos said, offering Captain Manwaring a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Talos!" said Captain Manwaring.
Quaint Treehouse
Treehouses are not just for kittens, cubs, and pups anymore. This treehouse is a real rental home for adults who wish to get away for a little rest and relaxation in fun style.

Episode 21/26

@ Old Grist Mill
“Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Captain Manwaring?” suggested Edwina, sinking down on a convenient tree stump.
Captain Manwaring agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
Old Grist Mill
No longer in use, this old grist mill is one of many that can be found along the rivers that flow throughout Idyll. It stands as a memorial to a bygone era.

Episode 22/26

@ The Shire
“We get to the sea at the end, Captain Manwaring,” said Sikandar said. “My neighbour goes wild swimming, you know. That means going for a dip in the sea in the early morning when the water's very cold. Apparently it's very invigorating."
"Well, you won't catch me doing that, Sikandar!" said Captain Manwaring.
The Shire
Our horse and carriage feels right at home as we rumble past the little home where we expect little hobbit-like creatures to be puttering about in the garden and talking of grand adventures. I wonder if an old wizard can be found nearby setting off fireworks.

Episode 23/26

@ Mountainside Church
Captain Manwaring opened his rucksack to change his hat. Bunnibuns could see Captain Manwaring had a large, floppy sunhat, a balaclava, a rain hat, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a swimming cap! “Did you bring a fez too?” Bunnibuns asked Captain Manwaring.
Mountainside Church
Churches such as this one are commonly used for a variety of social events in addition to the weekly worship time. Nearby residents gather for community meals and other family-oriented events.

Episode 24/26

@ Relaxing View
“I could stay here forever, Captain Manwaring,” said Flare. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Flare. I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Captain Manwaring.
Relaxing View
Sit back and relax in these sturdy patio chairs and just enjoy the calm, gently flowing river and the water birds that dart in and out in search of a refreshing drink or snack.

Episode 25/26

@ Grand Country Living
Captain Manwaring is considering the merits of another Fantastic Building when Ladybug comes along. "Wow! That completes the set!" says Ladybug. Captain Manwaring is amazed to have collected all three items!
Verdant Summer Treeline 1
One of the joys of a summer drive in the country is seeing the pastoral beauty of the rows of verdant roadside trees as they form a canopy over you, shading you from the rays of the hot summer sun and refreshing your soul.
Grand Country Living
Who says living in the country has to be a bare-bones lifestyle? Not the pets who live here. They prefer living in a grand home at the end of a cobblestone lane with no noisy neighbors to disrupt the idyllic setting of the castle and formal garden.

Episode 26/26

@ Idyll
Captain Manwaring has seen enough buildings to plan his own town, and is tired out. Dschinghis Khan agrees it is time to go home and discuss which building they would most like to live in!
Idyll
The pets will gather on the picnic benches outside the community centre before commencing their country ramble. Let's hope those lunch bags remain intact for a few more hours! The tour encompasses country buildings from watermills and windmills to barns, some unusual stone buildings, including a lovely hobbit-type dwelling, and there are some scenes of chocolate-box prettiness. Those pets who have the energy left might like to swim out to the island in the centre of the lake or climb up to a fun tree-house! Others may prefer to explore a formal house and gardens or just relax by the beach!
Captain Manwaring has completed the quest! "Fantastic Buildings" is now over, but PnF will hold a new event again soon!