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1. It all began when Tommy Trotter set off to 'Funchal' on his travels. On which island renowned for its wine production was Tommy enjoying himself whilst visiting this capital city?
2. On leaving Funchal, Tommy decided to travel through the Strait of Gibraltar and head north eastwards to Genoa in Italy, where he would spend time at the 'funiculars'. What precisely is a funicular?
3. Whilst in Genoa, Tommy came across the word 'fungible' in a legal document he was reading, and enquired the meaning of a word he'd never come across before. Are you able to give him an answer to his query?
4. Reading further into the bundle of documents Tommy came across another word that meant nothing to him. This word was 'latifundium', are you able to enlighten him on the meaning of this word?
5. By now Tommy felt it was time to move on from Genoa so travelled inland through France. He came across a travelling circus and saw they were advertising a performance that evening by a 'funambulist'. What on earth could that be wondered Tommy? Can you enlighten him?
6. Having spent an absorbing evening marvelling at the skills of the funambulists, Tommy realised that their performance could in no way be described as 'perfunctory'. Hands up who knows the correct meaning of this 'fun' word.
7. The next morning Tommy continued travelling into the French countryside and came across a 'funnel trap'. For what purpose is this apparatus used?
8. Tommy decided it was now time to head back across The Channel towards home in England, and felt that his travels so far had provided him with 'profundity'. Was this a change for the better and what does it mean?
9. Now nearing home Tommy was quietly musing over all the 'fun' words he had come across on his travels when he spotted another one in his newspaper. This word was 'fundi' but again he had no idea of its meaning. Can you help him out?
10. Having arrived home Tommy was now keen to relax for a while, so decided to spend time in his garden. Whilst there he was pleased to see the 'funkia' in all their splendour. What could he have been admiring?
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