It was very early in the morning when Pylades arrived in Salzburg. Before checking into his hotel, he went to the lake and made friends with a family of ducks.
While travelling in Europe, you met Gulliver.
Pylades shook paws with Gulliver the Fennec Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Pylades arrived at the beautiful old hotel, die Altstadt, which was in a central location of the Old Town, very close to restaurants and all sorts of quaint shops.
While travelling in Europe, you met Droopy.
Pylades shook paws with Droopy the Spotted Hound Dog. They both received one silver mole!
Droopy gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Violet" FULL SIZE
Austria! Excited to be here for the first time, Pylades was fascinated to learn that Austria has the national flag with the longest history, having been in continuous use since 1230!
While travelling in Europe, you met Lady Aelfgifu.
Pylades shook paws with Lady Aelfgifu the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Pylades and the group visited the Café founded by confectioner Paul Fürst in 1890. Fürst created the now world-famous Salzburg Mozartkugel (pistachio, marzipan and nougat coated with chocolate), winning a gold medal for his product at the 1905 Paris exhibition.
While travelling in Europe, you met Gordon.
Pylades shook paws with Gordon the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Gordon and you found 5 "Snow Covered Eastern White Pine" size 4.
Pylades loved his slice of Sachertorte with whipped cream! The group learnt that it had been concocted by a 16-year-old apprentice chef, Franz Sacher, in 1832.
While travelling in Europe, you met Fyzbana.
Pylades shook paws with Fyzbana the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Fyzbana and you found 5 "Ski Rack, Basic, Red." size 4.
On their first expedition after their Kaffee und Kuchen, the pets learnt about the history of beer brewing in Salzburg, a tradition that goes back 600 years.
While travelling in Europe, you met Oliver.
Pylades shook paws with Oliver the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Oliver and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowdog" size 4.
The group then had a tour down the Getreidegasse, the bustling, charming heart of Salzburg's Old Town. Pylades and the others met visiting pets from around the world. They all enjoyed the traditional inns and unique businesses steeped in history!
While travelling in Europe, you met Oscar.
Pylades shook paws with Oscar the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
"Oh, Sue!" exclaimed Pylades. "We've just met two fabulous unicorns in Salzburg! Time to party!" The group were at the Mirabell Palace, where unicorns guard the gate. The pets had great fun recreating a well-known scene from The Sound of Music although they had trouble hitting those high notes!
While travelling in Europe, you met Midnight Blue.
Pylades shook paws with Midnight Blue the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Pylades and his fellow guests on the Singletons' Romantic Salzburg tour enjoyed a light luncheon of Italian pasta with rocket and parmesan at a local Konditorei before the afternoon's events commenced.
While travelling in Europe, you met BLUEY.
Pylades shook paws with BLUEY the Blue Polar Bear. They both received one silver mole!
BLUEY and you found 5 "Plowy McPlowface the Snowplow" size 4.
One pet in the group ventured a little too far out on the wet stones to capture the perfect shot of the waterfall, and wailed for help! Pylades carefully ventured over, slipping a few times, hung the pet's camera safely round his neck, then with both pets clutching paws, Pylades guided his companion back to terra firma!
While travelling in Europe, you met Joshua.
Pylades shook paws with Joshua the Spirit Bear. They both received one silver mole!
Visiting an old farmhouse where there had been a great deal of snow, Pylades had to face his fears and press on when the terrain was really very difficult and scary!
While travelling in Europe, you met Balthazar.
Pylades shook paws with Balthazar the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
Balthazar and you found 5 "Old Fashioned Wooden Toboggan" size 4.
The little group had a taste of skiing! Pylades was extremely nervous, partly from a fear of looking a fool in front of the others, and partly because he thought he might lose control of his skis and go sliding helplessly down the slope! But he overcame his feelings of being scared and managed very well!
While travelling in Europe, you met Sunshine.
Pylades shook paws with Sunshine the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
Sunshine and you found 5 "Snow Covered Sugar Maple Tree" size 4.
On a trip to the zoo they enjoyed banana milkshakes sitting round the penguin enclosure. One of the penguins in the group made friends with one of the zoo inhabitants!
While travelling in Europe, you met Kitty.
Pylades shook paws with Kitty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Kitty gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Vert & Gris" FULL SIZE
The pets were taken on an evening coach tour. As the light started to dim, they stopped at the romantic Millstättersee to stretch their paws, flippers and wings, and to take photographs of the memorable scene.
While travelling in Europe, you met Icy.
Pylades shook paws with Icy the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Their guide explained that in Bad Hofgastein, well-being is the top priority, with forest bathing, yoga or thermal baths, and in summer & autumn, the area was a real hiking hotspot. The peaks around Bad Hofgastein rise to over 2,400 m (7875 feet). The Gastein cable cars take you up and right into the heart of the enchanting mountain world of the Hohe Tauern.
While travelling in Europe, you met Maybelle.
Pylades shook paws with Maybelle the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
Maybelle gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Violet" FULL SIZE
The guide said that on a summer's day the lake was a beautiful turquoise colour, and good for sailing and swimming. There were stunning views all around, even on this misty February evening. Pylades felt very happy at being present at this wonderful lake with its sense of tranquillity.
While travelling in Europe, you met Sebastian.
Pylades shook paws with Sebastian the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
Sebastian and you found 5 "Door For The Brick House, Open" size 4.
This Baroque RC cathedral, in the Old Town, was rebuilt in the 17th C on the site of an existing building . The dome has a height of 108 feet. The bells were cast in 1628. Mozart was baptised here in 1756.
While travelling in Europe, you met Coal.
Pylades shook paws with Coal the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Pylades was interested to learn about the Mönchsberg, a mountain close to the city of Salzburg, named after the monks of St Peter's Abbey, and from which magnificent panoramas of the city can be seen.
While travelling in Europe, you met Midnight Bleu.
Pylades shook paws with Midnight Bleu the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Midnight Bleu and you found 5 "Snow Covered Eastern White Pine" size 4.
Leopoldskron Palace was one of the most important filming locations for The Sound of Music as the majestic palace and perfect lake view backdrop served as the primary filming location for all of the lake terrace scenes of the Von Trapp family home.
While travelling in Europe, you met Fire.
Pylades shook paws with Fire the K-9 Pup. They both received one silver mole!
A final stop allowed the pets to view part of Salzburg as it slept under the moonlight. Pylades mused gently, "Oh Dorothy, I wish you were here to see this!"
While travelling in Europe, you met Star.
Pylades shook paws with Star the Moondust Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
Dorothy gave you a really great gift, "A Pair Of Pink Roses" !
As the day drew to a close, the pets, many of them singing, more or less in tune, their favourite songs from The Sound of Music were driven back to the hotel for one final night before moving on.
Pylades has enjoyed visting Salzburg, but it is time to go home. Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy this event!
While travelling in Europe, you met Rhodo.
Pylades shook paws with Rhodo the Lovely Pink Kitty. They both received one silver mole!
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