@ Dashing Through the Snow Jade and Thistle have been given a free map to help them enjoy their Winter Tour! Before unfolding it, they read the cover: Ski & Skate Today's trip is on a modern train with spacious seats and large windows to enjoy the passing winter scenery. The train's first stop by a frozen lake allows the pets the opportunity to stretch their legs with a little skating! Let's hope there are no frozen paws from this adventure! The trip then proceeds to skiing grounds with steep snowy slopes, cable cars, chair lifts and an Olympic ski jump! The pets can also turn their paws to snowboarding if they wish. The pets will meet a cute little critter also trying to ski. Back on board the train at the end of an action-packed day, the pets will have the thrill of seeing the Northern Lights as they travel home in the setting sun to that night's lodging. There they will enjoy a warming milky coffee and a bowl of hot soup by the wood-burning stove in the dining room, while admiring the snowy scene outside. Dashing Through the Snow While an aeroplane might get you to your final destination more quickly and efficiently, nothing can surpass the romance and sightseeing opportunities of a journey by train. Just try to make sure you get a window seat to capture the breath-taking views of snowy peaks!
While wandering in Winter, you met Thistle.
Jade shook paws with Thistle the Purple Cheerling. They both received one silver mole!
@ McCabe's Forest Rail Track Rustie and Jade were chatting about the concept of hygge. "Apparently the Dutch have a word for it, too," said Jade. "Gezelligheid". "I guess we could say 'cosiness', Jade? Even if it's not quite the same?" McCabe's Forest Rail Track Cold, bracing snowy weather is grand in theory. However, if your paws start to go numb and the chill creeps its way through your fur, it can start to lose its attraction. The answer is a train journey, where you can look out across sweeping white vistas or forests of trees lightly trimmed with snow, without having to get your scarf on!
While wandering in Winter, you met Rustie.
Jade shook paws with Rustie the Afghan Hound. They both received one silver mole!
@ Like a Bridge over Frozen Water “What do you get when you cross a skier and a vampire?" asked Jade. "I don't know; what?" replied Sif. "Frostbite!" Like a Bridge over Frozen Water Will your pet cross this ornate bridge or skate over the frozen river to the other bank? The bridge is set against a backdrop of bare trees, grey sky and far-distant mountains with a foreground of snowdrifts.
While wandering in Winter, you met Sif.
Jade shook paws with Sif the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frozen Lake Rink “Pass me the binoculars, Jade!” said snuggle. "I think that's a Canada goose just taking off over there!" Frozen Lake Rink Nowadays rinks of artificial ice are commonplace in all countries. In former times skating could only be enjoyed when the weather was cold enough to freeze a lake or river to thick ice, allowing skaters to enjoy a game of curling or ice hockey or just enjoy pirouetting on the chilly, frozen surface!
While wandering in Winter, you met snuggle.
Jade shook paws with snuggle the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Waiting for Skating Jade and Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Jade. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly). “This is my best side.” Waiting for Skating Get your skates on! Whether you enjoy figure skating and the performance of spins, jumps and dance movements, speed skating or even ice hockey, proper skates are essential!
While wandering in Winter, you met Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Jade shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Train Pane “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Jade?” said Panda. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Jade. Train Pane One benefit of travelling by train as opposed to by car is the fun of being able to relax in one's seat and watch the passing towns and countryside.
While wandering in Winter, you met Panda.
Jade shook paws with Panda the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Steep Alpine Sweep “I thought last night's house was amazing, Midnight," said Jade. "Yes, it was spacious yet so cosy at the same time, Jade!" replied Midnight. "I loved the fire. It was so hyggelig!" Steep Alpine Sweep Being in the mountains has a huge benefit on both our physical and mental health. Skiers will talk about the adrenalin rush of the slopes but also the pleasure gained from being in nature and having social interaction. Beyond the physical benefits, exposure to the natural surroundings of the mountains during exercise appears to provide an additional boost to our psychological well-being and aids in recovering from stress.
While wandering in Winter, you met Midnight.
Jade shook paws with Midnight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowboard Colour Splash “You know how some pets spend weekends at special old steam engine stations where they can volunteer to be a ticket collector or the guard, the firepet or even the driver? You don't get that with modern railways, do you?" said Ollie. Jade pondered for a while. "Well, no," she conceded. "I can't say that modern trains have the same romance attached to them." Snowboard Colour Splash What can beat the pure thrill of snowy mountains in winter? Snowboarding through awesome mountains evokes a myriad of emotions, which are at a natural high at altitude – who better to share it all with than one’s fellow pets?
While wandering in Winter, you met Ollie.
Jade shook paws with Ollie the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ski Row “You have to admit, a modern train is faster and more comfortable than a steam train, Cherry," said Jade. "Yes, but look at all those ugly overhead wires it needs to run, Jade!" replied Cherry. "Instead of beautiful plumes of smoke in the cold air!" Ski Row After a tiring but exhilarating day on the slopes, it's time to doff our skis and enjoy the après ski evening, where we will cosily plot our next ski adventure! What plans we make! It's not necessary to have a lively party; a quiet hot milky coffee with two or three friends after a day's fun on the slopes gives us the chance to bond and get ready for the morrow's pleasures.
While wandering in Winter, you met Cherry.
Jade shook paws with Cherry the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snow Drift Ski Lift “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Jade?” said Honey. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Jade. Snow Drift Ski Lift Skiing enthusiasts love it all, from the crisp, fresh bite of the air on arrival at the resort, the contrasting warmth of chalets; the icicles hanging from roofs; twinkling fairylights in the streets and the bursts of convivial laughter and applause from restaurants and bars where pets enjoy themselves after a day on the slopes!
While wandering in Winter, you met Honey.
Jade shook paws with Honey the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Skiing Adventure Starts “I always worry the ice will give way beneath me on these frozen lake rinks, Flipper!" said Jade. "The ICE is gonna BREAK!" replied Flipper in a very passable Christopher Walken accent. "That doesn't help allay my nerves," remarked Jade somewhat distantly. Skiing Adventure Starts You and your fellow pets may prefer to mostly ski together, but perhaps sometimes the more advanced skiers will tackle a challenging route down the mountain and you then meet at the bottom of the slope. A shared love and appreciation for snow makes for the perfect, spectacular and memorable holiday on the slopes.
While wandering in Winter, you met Flipper.
Jade shook paws with Flipper the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stunning Snow Slope Jade opened her rucksack to find her hat. MK could see Jade had a beret, a balaclava, a cricket cap, a Tam o' Shanter, a woolly bobble hat, a beanie, a deerstalker hat and a Peruvian chullo! “Did you bring a Stetson too?” MK asked Jade. Stunning Snow Slope What does skiing mean for you? Is it rising with the sun; having the exhilarating crisp mountain air hitting your face, making a unique wake-up call! Let's not forget the huge sense of freedom as your skis cut through freshly fallen powder, merrily zigzagging down the slopes whooping, laughing and joking, then sitting on a peaceful ski lift putting the world to rights against the stunning backdrop of Alpine views.
While wandering in Winter, you met MK.
Jade shook paws with MK the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Surpassing Slope “What do you get when you cross a skier and a vampire?" asked Jade. "I don't know; what?" replied Oliver. "Frostbite!" Surpassing Slope Don't these pristine, pure white slopes make you want to don ski suits and boots and glide down breathing in cold, fresh air? And while doing so, wondering, "What is that strange human figure on yon mountainside?"
While wandering in Winter, you met Oliver.
Jade shook paws with Oliver the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heart Thumpin' Ski Jumpin' “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Jade?” said Nermal Stingray. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Jade. Heart Thumpin' Ski Jumpin' You have to admire the engineering that's gone into this high ski jump. Is your pet brave enough to start at the very, very top and whoosh swiftly downwards?
While wandering in Winter, you met Nermal Stingray.
Jade shook paws with Nermal Stingray the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Winter Skiing Holiday “You know what the best part of a day's skiing is, Choose a name?" said Jade. "No, what?" replied Choose a name. "The après-ski!" replied Jade. Winter Skiing Holiday Whoo-hoo! An exhilarating skiing holiday starts with the ski lift while you gaze at the blue skies, snowy peaks and watch your fellow holiday-makers having fun in the snow!
While wandering in Winter, you met Choose a name.
Jade shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Uplifting White Vista “I could stay here forever, Jade,” said Cutsiebebe. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Cutsiebebe. I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Jade. Uplifting White Vista Do you ever get that feeling of having left your stomach behind? This high ski lift offers 360° views over a snowy panorama.
While wandering in Winter, you met Cutsiebebe.
Jade shook paws with Cutsiebebe the Reindeer - Sleigh Trainee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Roaming Gnome “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Jade?” said dragolia. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Jade. Roaming Gnome If you keep a careful lookout this winter you might spot this endearing gnome in his jaunty red and white cap, navigating on small wooden skis with a ski pole clutched in each hand!
While wandering in Winter, you met dragolia.
Jade shook paws with dragolia the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ski Spree “It's embarrassing to be staggering round the skating rink trying to get used to the boots and a young lemur sails past doing a pirouette, fancy," grumbled Jade. "Practice makes perfect, Jade!" responded fancy. Ski Spree What a thrill to race downhill, your momentum increasing as you go, and the only sounds in the clean, bracing mountain air being the swish of your skis on the crisp, pure white snow and the flurry of ice spray flung behind as you speed along.
While wandering in Winter, you met fancy.
Jade shook paws with fancy the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Aurora Borealis in Snow Scene "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Jade," said Wily, "for this experience alone?" Jade, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! Aurora Borealis in Snow Scene The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is one of the most spectacular displays in the night sky. These changing light patterns have fascinated and inspired for centuries. These swirling patterns of turquoise, with the bright moon in the background and the snowy landscape in the foreground make this an amazing picture.
While wandering in Winter, you met Wily.
Jade shook paws with Wily the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunset Rail Journey “It's embarrassing to be staggering round the skating rink trying to get used to the boots and a young lemur sails past doing a pirouette, Starlite," grumbled Jade. "Practice makes perfect, Jade!" responded Starlite. Sunset Rail Journey What a journey awaits on board this train travelling through pine forests! What lies beyond that tantalising bend round the corner? Sit back and enjoy the scenery as the sun tinges the treetops with golden light.
While wandering in Winter, you met Starlite.
Jade shook paws with Starlite the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Coffee with Steamed Milk Flower “It's embarrassing to be staggering round the skating rink trying to get used to the boots and a young lemur sails past doing a pirouette, Rick," grumbled Jade. "Practice makes perfect, Jade!" responded Rick. Coffee with Steamed Milk Flower It adds to the fun of going to your town's coffee shop: when your barista puts in front of you a hot, freshly made, foam-topped cappuccino, complete with beautiful artwork! What magic! A beautiful steamed-milk decoration looks like it must be very difficult to do, but once you get the knack, it really doesn't take very long to do at all! So make that drink look extra-special!
While wandering in Winter, you met Rick.
Jade shook paws with Rick the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snow View Lounge “Pass me the binoculars, Jade!” said Snow Ball Fluff. "I think that's a Canada goose just taking off over there!" Snow View Lounge This lounge/dining area, with ample seating and warm tones provides a comfortable respite from touring in the snow! Superb views are visible from the large window area. Pets will love to congregate round the wood-burning stove of an evening!
While wandering in Winter, you met Snow Ball Fluff.
Jade shook paws with Snow Ball Fluff the Baby Cheerling. They both received one silver mole!
@ Spacious Family Room “If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Sadie said, offering Jade a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Sadie!" said Jade. "Doing something relaxing is very hygge!" Spacious Family Room This living space is minimalist yet comfortable, providing plenty of seating for pets to sprawl out and relax, while the laminate floor offers opportunities for marble races! Plenty of light is admitted by two large windows overlooking the garden.
While wandering in Winter, you met Sadie.
Jade shook paws with Sadie the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Serene Piano Room MooCow was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Jade unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking MooCow’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said MooCow, exasperated. “We’re about to pose beside this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up PDQ!” Serene Piano Room If you incline towards a clean, minimalist look, then white walls are the perfect base. The hallmark of this peaceful and uncluttered look is lots of white—particularly on the walls—with touches of muted brown, blue and cream on the elaborate rug also have a calming influence, while the view to the garden outside and the piano add a serene touch.
While wandering in Winter, you met MooCow.
Jade shook paws with MooCow the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cauliflower Soup with Cheese “Seeing these places makes me want to go to stay for a week or two, Jade,” remarked Maggie Moo. "It's so different!" "Well, I guess that's the point of travel, isn't it?" said Jade. "To broaden your horizons and so on." Cauliflower Soup with Cheese Mmmm ... just the thing for a cold winter's night, a nourishing bowl of cauliflower soup with a sprinkle of Leicestershire cheese for added deliciousness ...
While wandering in Winter, you met Maggie Moo.
Jade shook paws with Maggie Moo the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Happy Hound Jade is tired out and ready to go home when Krazy Kitten comes along. "Wow! You find a special prize!" says Krazy Kitten. Jade turns round and found it was just behind them! Frosty Townhouse Facades What is going on behind the stately facade of these town houses? Can you picture pets enjoying hot soup, trying on a new coat or scarf, playing games or just basking by the fire? Are their windows lit up with cosy glowing lights or do they have thick curtains drawn close against the wintry cold? Happy Hound Ah-h-h! Who wouldn't feel relaxed just looking at this blissed-out pet asleep on his favourite cushion in the light of the fire? "Contentment" just about sums it up!
While wandering in Winter, you met Krazy Kitten.
Jade shook paws with Krazy Kitten the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Krazy Kitten gave you 1 "Frosty Townhouse Facades"
@ Ski & Skate Jade has enjoyed her winter tour and is now ready to go to her own snug, warm home. Schnupfen feels just the same!! Ski & Skate Today's trip is on a modern train with spacious seats and large windows to enjoy the passing winter scenery. The train's first stop by a frozen lake allows the pets the opportunity to stretch their legs with a little skating! Let's hope there are no frozen paws from this adventure! The trip then proceeds to skiing grounds with steep snowy slopes, cable cars, chair lifts and an Olympic ski jump! The pets can also turn their paws to snowboarding if they wish. The pets will meet a cute little critter also trying to ski. Back on board the train at the end of an action-packed day, the pets will have the thrill of seeing the Northern Lights as they travel home in the setting sun to that night's lodging. There they will enjoy a warming milky coffee and a bowl of hot soup by the wood-burning stove in the dining room, while admiring the snowy scene outside. Jade has completed the quest! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can take part in "Huskies, Hijinks and Hygge"!
While wandering in Winter, you met Schnupfen.
Jade shook paws with Schnupfen the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Schnupfen gave you 1 "Winter Wanderings Stamp" size 7
Jade has completed the quest of
