Annika's Adventure Diary

Annika introduces herself!

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Dear diary,

I'm back. After all my travels through distant lands, mountains, deserts, and seas, I have returned to Wonderland today.

And as always, Kernie and Kerna were standing at the entrance waving. It feels like home.

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I have experienced so many adventures and collected so many stories on my travels. Now I am back to share them with the children at Wonderland.

And I have a feeling... this is the beginning of something really big.

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What happened here?

After all my travels, I thought nothing could surprise me anymore. But... I was wrong.

Where the old cooling tower once stood, everything now looks different. It's as if a piece of the Himalayas had simply moved here.

I stood there and thought: "
" How did all this get here?

I decided to record everything. Every discovery. Every detail.

This new area... it feels like the beginning of a great story.

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The most adventurous airport in the world?

Today I spotted an airplane. Not a big one, but a small propeller plane.

It takes off from a tiny airport. The runway is short. Very short.
And all around: mountains. Steep. High. Majestic.

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It is known as the most challenging airport in the world – Lukla Airport. From here, you can fly to Everest Base Camp.

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The dragon boat

Today I ended up at a quiet lake surrounded by high mountains. It feels so familiar, almost like my past trips to the Himalayas. The air is clear and fresh, and the sun makes the peaks glow in warm colors.

A dragon boat lies in the middle of the water. Its head looks out over the lake in a friendly manner, as if it were watching over this place. It seems as if it has been waiting just for me!

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Mani Mill

The dragon boat brought me to shore and I moved on. The path led me between rocks and prayer flags, and suddenly I stopped.
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Right in front of me, I spotted a mani mill. Immediately, I thought back to my stories from the past. To the many questions and Kernie's curious gaze as I recounted my experiences.

Back then, my friends from the mountains explained to me that a mani wheel carries wishes.
When you turn it, you send good thoughts out into the world. For yourself, for others, and for everything that connects us.

I love this idea.
That even little hands can send out big wishes.
And that this special place now also exists here in Wonderland.

The Sherpa Track

Dear diary,

Today I set out on a journey that requires courage. The Sherpa Trek takes you high up into the mountains.

At first, I hesitated for a moment. The path looked steep and thrilling at the same time. But with every grip and every step, I felt more confident. Confident in myself.

I learned to walk slowly, to pay attention, and not to give up. And suddenly I was further up than I would have thought.

When I reached the end of my journey, I was left in awe. One question kept nagging at me: How did this Himalaya—as I know it from my previous adventures—actually come to be right in the middle of Wonderland?

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Finale – The Truth About the Himalayas

Dear diary,

I found out today.

The Himalayas didn't just appear out of nowhere.
They were conjured into existence.

By Piep.
With his magic flute.
And a flash of lightning that was stronger than any storm.

Kerni and Kerna loved my stories—and Piep wanted to bring them to life for all children.

And now… I’d like to share them here.

Welcome to the Himalayas of Wonderland. 🏔✨

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