@ Turquoise Tranquility Tuffe and Franz now know where to find Fantastic Buildings, as they have been given a free map! Before unfolding it, they read the cover: Beck For this leg of the travel game, the pets embark on a river trip past many beautiful buildings. They will need to wrap up warmly before arriving at the cold, snowy region before the boat continues over open water and past a sturdy old lighthouse before reaching the next landing stage, where the climate is much warmer! They will stretch their legs or wings by crossing the bridge back to their starting point. Turquoise Tranquility If you're looking for a peaceful excursion that woos your soul and wows your sight, then this journey along the waterway is just for you! Our first encounter is with a majestic oriental structure whose colors and spires become tinted in the deep blue waters that pass alongside it. If you listen closely, you'll hear the gentle breeze touching the leaves of the nearby trees.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Franz.
Tuffe shook paws with Franz the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Serene Reflection "You could combine the best of both worlds and live on a houseboat!" said Dominion enthusiastically. "You can sail wherever you want, and when you get tired, just moor the boat and hop in a bunk!" Tuffe considered this carefully. "It sounds grand put like that, but you'd be at the mercy of the weather, wouldn't you? What if you wanted to go somewhere but found the river was all iced up?" Serene Reflection Just next door on this "It's a Small World" type of water cruise is another structure without the tall spires whose oriental style whispers loudly as it casts its reflection in vivid colors across the water. If you look closely you can see cherry blossoms floating upon the water's glass-like surface which you can scoop up to make a fragrant souvenir.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Dominion.
Tuffe shook paws with Dominion the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Calm Sunset “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week here, Tuffe!” said Buzzz. "It's very nice indeed—but you never know, the next leg of the tour might be even better!" said Tuffe. Calm Sunset Next up is another Asian-style structure with a very tall spire. Since you left on this journey in the mid-afternoon, the sun is now setting, affording the opportunity to see this building, and the unique bridge that precedes it, all lit up under a purple-red sunset. While not an ocean liner, you do have a soft pillow and mat to lay on, as well as a warm, fleece blanket to cover up with for the evening.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Buzzz.
Tuffe shook paws with Buzzz the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Awakened But Not Alarmed "Just think, Tuffe," mused James Garda. "If you lived in one of these houses on the bank you could have your own boat and go boating every single day!" "Wouldn't you miss having the shops close at hand?" queried Tuffe. Awakened But Not Alarmed You are awakened early in the morning by a passing boat as you find yourself no longer in spacious waters with elegant buildings along the shore, but up close and personal to many colorful homes and businesses for whom the water is like a street on which they border. Even with having to share the waterway with others, and with structures so close, your soul still is calmed by the sound of the lapping waves against stone and concrete buildings.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met James Garda.
Tuffe shook paws with James Garda the Meerkat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Off the Beaten Path "Just think, Tuffe," mused Lilly. "If you lived in one of these houses on the bank you could have your own boat and go boating every single day!" "Wouldn't you miss having the shops close at hand?" queried Tuffe. Off the Beaten Path Navigating under a bridge, you become enveloped by even older structures on both sides, each brick having many stories to tell of passersby on their way to work, to meet with friends, or to run errands. You wonder if the waters bring a peace to their souls while they are busy as the waters have to yours as you relax.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Lilly.
Tuffe shook paws with Lilly the Pink Forest Spider. They both received one silver mole!
@ Water Wheel Sounds Tuffe opened his rucksack to change his hat. Choose a name could see Tuffe 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?” Choose a name asked Tuffe. Water Wheel Sounds Tucked away a little further from the bridge is this pleasant little homestead. Some of the river's waters are caught by the small "buckets" that are part of a large water wheel, which generates power for the dwellers in this home. You find its turning to be calming as you quietly pass by.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Choose a name.
Tuffe shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ High Up House "I want this river trip never to end, Tuffe! It's all so great!" Tuffe took a more prosaic view. "Even if we were on the Nile, we'd come to the end of its 4000 miles eventually." "Ooh, not the Nile, think of all those huge crocodiles! This is a nice, friendly river." High Up House Just around a bend you find a neat little chunk of land in the middle of the river, and a quaint little house on stilts. While at this time the waters seem very peaceful, the fact that the structure is raised up on these poles tells you that there are times when the waters no doubt churn and rise. Knowing that they are safe must give the homeowners a sense of peace just as you have as you travel by.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Clover.
Tuffe shook paws with Clover the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Corner Congestion "It's turned a bit cold, Tuffe, I'm going to put my beanie hat on," said Milo. "Good scheme! I'll dig my scarf out as well," said Tuffe. Corner Congestion You next come upon a community whose leading-edge borders right next to the river's shore, so close that you think you could reach out and touch the various structures! You also notice that there doesn't seem to be any space between the buildings, and it reminds you of how you are creating space in your life - margins - room to breathe so you can better handle each day.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Milo.
Tuffe shook paws with Milo the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bridge Over Peaceful Waters Tuffe is enjoying Fantastic Buildings when Midnight love comes along. "Look! A special prize!" says Midnight love. Tuffe looks down and sees something valuable. Midnight love generously lets Tuffe keep it! Glory of Autumn Grass One of the joys of an autumn drive in the country is seeing the beauty of the rust and golden-hued grasses in the meadows and fields where little pets frolic and play. Bridge Over Peaceful Waters Past this busy "corner," you can see more of the community that has grown more inland over time. The bridge you travel under speaks of simpler, quieter days that once were the norm for these townsfolk. You hope that pets will stop long enough on the bridge to look down at their reflections in the water and just breathe a few relaxing breaths.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Midnight love.
Tuffe shook paws with Midnight love the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Slowing Down “What have you got in your backpack, Rowan?” asked Tuffe. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Tuffe,” responded Rowan. “There’s deck shoes, snowshoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, flippers, walking boots, Wellington boots—you name it, I’ve got it!” Slowing Down Shortly past the bridge you come upon another section of this little town and find that while there are many boats that could no doubt fill up the breadth of the river, most are docked and the town has a gentle quietness to it as nightfall is coming and folks are settling in for the evening.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Rowan.
Tuffe shook paws with Rowan the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Illuminated Reflections "It's turned a bit cold, Tuffe, I'm going to put my beanie hat on," said Harald. "Good scheme! I'll dig my scarf out as well," said Tuffe. Illuminated Reflections As you near your lodgings for the night, you are blessed once again with the glow of lights from the homes and street lamps glistening upon the water. The smell of the flowers wafts all around your boat and you notice a crisp chill in the air. It feels like there is snow high in the air.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Harald.
Tuffe shook paws with Harald the Brown Hamster. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quiet Snowfall “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Tuffe?” said Latte. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Tuffe. Quiet Snowfall Sure enough, as you awaken on your second morning of this river excursion, as you motor away from this community, you see snow high up in the mountains and down low upon the houses. What a neat perspective when you "step back" from your immediate surroundings and can take in the "bigger picture" of where you are (or were, in this case)!
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Latte.
Tuffe shook paws with Latte the Caffiend Clean Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stand Out Structure “So what do you reckon, Tuffe, one of these red houses or one of these brown houses?” asked lily monet. "Oh, you can't beat a solid little grey stone house, lily monet!" Stand Out Structure After a short time you come across a structure much like the first oriental ones you saw on your first day. This stands out to you compared to all of the tight-fitting townhouses in the community you just left. While the same snow fell in both areas upon all of the amazing structures, you appreciate how each building has its own personality, fulfilling its own purpose.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met lily monet.
Tuffe shook paws with lily monet the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Contemplating the Castles "Can I change places with you, Tuffe?" asked Choco. "I want to snap the attractions on that side of the river." Choco stood up and the boat rocked alarmingly so he hastily sat down again! Contemplating the Castles Speaking of personalities, castles seem to have some of the most mysterious and majestic ones that one can encounter. Aged, weathered, strong and steady, these sturdy structures stand out and call out to all who pass by of a simpler time. The waters that sometimes isolate these stone creations from all around them remind you to have healthy boundaries in every area of your life.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Choco.
Tuffe shook paws with Choco the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quiet and Quaint Tuffe was very happy to meet Nightlight here! They shook paws and both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far! Quiet and Quaint Just a little ways beyond the castle is a colorful group of homes and shops, as always, by the water's edge. While nestled close to one another, in the evening sun of your second full day these structures don't shout "busy" or "bustling," but seem to whisper, "blessed" as they cast an almost-perfectly still reflection upon the water.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Nightlight.
Tuffe shook paws with Nightlight the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Rest "It's turned a bit cold, Tuffe, I'm going to put my beanie hat on," said poddu laddoo. "Good scheme! I'll dig my scarf out as well," said Tuffe. River Rest Having passed those homes and shops, you come to your evening's destination, a set of houses on short stilts built into the gentle slope of the river's edge. Here weary travelers such as yourself will find a good dock for your boat and a good dinner for your belly. You settle in for the evening, wondering at what you'll encounter along the way during your third full day.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met poddu laddoo.
Tuffe shook paws with poddu laddoo the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Spanish Castle Tuffe is admiring some Fantastic Buildings when Venus comes along. "Look! Another special prize!" says Venus. Tuffe looks down and sees it. Venus generously lets Tuffe keep it! Glory of Autumn Treeline 2 One of the joys of an autumn drive in the country is seeing the pastoral beauty of the rows of gloriously hued roadside trees enveloping you in their magnificence and refreshing your soul. Spanish Castle With a new day comes new destinations that are tropical in nature - which is the fun of this excursion: it's magical! You first encounter a "castle" of sorts with a Spanish flair to it, with stones that are sandy in color and texture. Surrounding, but not overpowering it, are palm trees that sway with the warm breezes that frequent this area.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Venus.
Tuffe shook paws with Venus the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Peaceful Harbor "Just think, Tuffe," mused Gordon. "If you lived in one of these houses on the bank you could have your own boat and go boating every single day!" "Wouldn't you miss having the shops close at hand?" queried Tuffe. Peaceful Harbor Not far from this point are numerous structures of the same color and texture, homes and shops characterized by red roofs, dulled by the rays of the sun. An imposing building that acted much like a walled fortress stands at the water's edge, a reminder of perhaps some turbulent times. An old pirate ship from such a bygone day sits anchored just offshore as a memory.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Gordon.
Tuffe shook paws with Gordon the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stone Church “You know what Ratty said in Wind in the Willows, Tuffe?” said Granville very long name indeed. "No, what was that?" "He said, 'there is nothing—absolutely nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats'," said Granville very long name indeed. "He's right!" Stone Church Shortly beyond this community lies a cul-de-sac of crystal blue water with an old simple church sitting on a knoll. This structure was built from a variety of different shapes and colors of strong rocks. It is sure to stand the test of time under brilliant blue skies. It causes you to smile as you think of all those who have found a place of peace along their journey here just as you have.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Granville very long name indeed.
Tuffe shook paws with Granville very long name indeed the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
Granville very long name indeed and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ White Pearl Tuffe opened his rucksack to change his hat. Puddle Rumchuckle could see Tuffe 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?” Puddle Rumchuckle asked Tuffe. White Pearl As you near the end of this day's journey, you are surprised to encounter a "white pearl" of a place for travelers, It stands out from many of the more antiquated structures that you've seen with its multi-levels and unique rooms with patios overlooking the waters.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Puddle Rumchuckle.
Tuffe shook paws with Puddle Rumchuckle the Black Happy Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lighthouse at Twilight “If you lived in a watermill you could run courses on breadmaking and things,” mused Tester 3, lying back in the boat, enjoying the gentle motion on the water. Tuffe snorted. "Breadmaking—I've yet to see you make toast without burning it!" Lighthouse at Twilight Your final night's rest before returning home is in the base of a lighthouse situated on a small hill. Its height raises a light for all who are journeying and are looking for a welcoming place to stay. The breaking of the water at the hill's edge puts you at ease, and eventually to sleep as your final day of traveling awaits on the morrow.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Tester 3.
Tuffe shook paws with Tester 3 the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Misty Morning “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick as he did that time on Crocodile Creek, Tuffe!” said Sweetie. "Can you get seasick on a river?" asked Tuffe. "Oh yes, indeedy," said Sweetie. "Plus part of this route is actually on the sea!" Misty Morning The last day of your river excursion is here! After a good night's sleep, you awaken early to get a jump on the day and find a quiet mist hovering over the river. As you head further upriver, you look back not only at the lighthouse where you stayed, but at the twin hill on the left where a quiet little village rests.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Sweetie.
Tuffe shook paws with Sweetie the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rest Area "You could combine the best of both worlds and live on a houseboat!" said piper enthusiastically. "You can sail wherever you want, and when you get tired, just moor the boat and hop in a bunk!" Tuffe considered this carefully. "It sounds grand put like that, but you'd be at the mercy of the weather, wouldn't you? What if you wanted to go somewhere but found the river was all iced up?" Rest Area Further upriver is a tributary that passes under a bridge, making another cul-de-sac for would-be explorers on a journey much like yours, not to mention the waterfowl that would find such water and shores to be a sanctuary from their travels too.
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met piper.
Tuffe shook paws with piper the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Home Patches was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Tuffe unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Patches’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” snapped Patches. “We’re about to pose on either side of this amazing scene—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up pronto!” Home You arrive home just at sunset. While not as fantastic looking as some of the places you encountered, with its simple stony path, and old, weathered fencing, overlooking the river and lands that invited you onto this adventure to begin with, you are glad to call this place "home."
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Patches.
Tuffe shook paws with Patches the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sweet Dreams Tuffe is considering the merits of another Fantastic Building when Earl Grey comes along. "Wow! That completes the set!" says Earl Grey. Tuffe is amazed to have collected all three items! Glory of Autumn Treeline 1 One of the joys of an autumn drive in the country is seeing the pastoral beauty of the rows of gloriously hued roadside trees enveloping you in their magnificence and refreshing your soul. Sweet Dreams While you are now home and are glad to have gone "there and back again" as one of your most likable heroes in one of your favorite books expresses, you can always have sweet, relaxing, peaceful dreams of the places you went. Where are you in your dreams tonight?
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Earl Grey.
Tuffe shook paws with Earl Grey the Stormy Sky Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
@ Beck Tuffe has seen enough buildings to plan his own town, and is tired out. Wiseguy agrees it is time to go home and discuss which building they would most like to live in! Beck For this leg of the travel game, the pets embark on a river trip past many beautiful buildings. They will need to wrap up warmly before arriving at the cold, snowy region before the boat continues over open water and past a sturdy old lighthouse before reaching the next landing stage, where the climate is much warmer! They will stretch their legs or wings by crossing the bridge back to their starting point. Tuffe has completed the quest! "Fantastic Buildings" is now over, but PnF will hold a new event again soon!
While visiting Fantastic Buildings, you met Wiseguy.
Tuffe shook paws with Wiseguy the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
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