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@ Venice Lido
JESSICA begins her tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations!
Italy - North - Venice and Tyrol
We start by unashamedly concentrating on the beautiful water city of Venice from dawn to night life, and experience delights from gondola trips on the canals, viewing quaint little bridges and magnificent architecture, to a visit to the grand Opera House. The pets will round off their Venetian tour with a visit to the famous Murano glass factory! We then move on to a colourful little town outside Venice before completing this leg of the trip by visiting scenes of a very different nature in the mountainous South Tyrol and Dolomites.
Venice Lido
The term Lido, which originates from this island, forms the first part of the name of many seaside resorts in Italy and is used to refer to certain types of outdoor swimming pools, especially in Great Britain. It also the origin of the name "Lido deck" on a cruise ship.

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@ Venetian Gondolas at Dawn
“Would you pass me the binoculars, JESSICA?” said Smokey. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know."
Venetian Gondolas at Dawn
Gondolas waiting in readiness for another busy day on the canals of Venice.

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@ Canal Locale
"... the texture of fairy floss, the scent of fresh grapes and orange blossom and the mouthwatering flavour of lemon sherbet, green apples and juicy peaches. Sounds lovely, doesn't it, Tesla?" remarked JESSICA.
"I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Tesla.
JESSICA chuckled. "No, not gelato. That was a description of Asti Spumante, a delicious sparkling wine from Piedmont. Along with Lambrusco and Prosecco, it's a popular budget alternative to champagne."
Canal Locale
This quaint little bridge is typical of the backwaters of Venice's watery streets.

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@ Grand Old Opera
“What have you got in your rucksack, Layla?” asked JESSICA. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, JESSICA,” responded Layla. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Grand Old Opera
Have you got your opera glasses at the ready? As the lights dim and the chatter dies down, prepare to be amazed! What musical treat is in store? Is it perhaps something by Verdi, or Rossini? Or then again, it could be a piece by Mascagni, Puccini or Vivaldi!

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@ Bridge of Mystery
“Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, JESSICA. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Basil Brianberry.
“No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied JESSICA, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo JESSICA."
"It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Basil Brianberry indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'"
JESSICA seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", she grumbled.
Basil Brianberry sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead."
Bridge of Mystery
A beautiful old bridge in such a romantic city as Venice...

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@ Gondolas in the Misty Dawn
JESSICA flicked through the phrasebook. “The tour guide at the door of the museum this morning said Prego! as she ushered us all in. She said it meant ‛After you'. I asked her especially.”
“It's one of those terms that mean a number of things: ‛you're welcome', ‛don't mention it', ‛not at all', ‛after you!'. For example, if I reached for your bottle of orange juice you'd say, “Prego!—meaning ‛Please! Help yourself!”
“No, I wouldn't. I'd jolly well tell you to get your paws off it,” grumbled JESSICA. “It's very confusing, having just one word covering half a dozen situations.”
“Would you rather have to learn half a dozen different phrases, like you'd have in English, to cover each one?”
JESSICA thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Mrs Wabbit!” she said.
Gondolas in the Misty Dawn
Venice -- the gondoliers must rise early to ready their craft for that day's trade ferrying passengers to and fro on the water streets of Venice.

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@ Grand Canal, Venice
"What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, Woolly?" queried JESSICA, admiring the front of her travel itinerary.
"It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied Woolly.
Grand Canal, Venice
The Grand Canal not only connects most of Venice's top tourist attractions, it is one of its top attractions. Curving in a backwards 'S' shape through the very heart of the city, it is also Venice's High Street, always busy with waterborne traffic including everything from gondolas to barges carrying produce to market.

Episodio 8/30

@ Carnival of Venice
“Oh hello, JESSICA!” cried Sophia. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Scotland back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
Carnival of Venice
The Carnevale di Venezia is one of the most well known carnivals around the world, and a charming characteristic of the city. It originated as a celebration of the last days of Lent centuries ago. Wearing a colourful mask hid differences in class and status and enabled the working classes to poke fun at the aristocracy. The carnival annually attracts many tourists, who applaud the sumptuous costumes and masks being paraded in the streets and piazzas. Creating masks is an art form in Venice.

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@ Fiery Venetian Sunset
"Here's another bit of trivia for you, Cutey Purr!" called out JESSICA. "The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como has featured in which two well-known films?"
"I don't know, JESSICA. Which films were they?"
"The James Bond film Casino Royale and Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones," responded JESSICA.
Fiery Venetian Sunset
Sunset falls on Venice's Grand Canal as the boats wind down their trade for the night.

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@ Orange and Lemon
“Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, JESSICA!” said Choose a name. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?"
JESSICA good-naturedly took charge of Choose a name's possessions while she emptied her rucksack of a pack of sandwiches, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of toffees, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a hotel key, some shopping receipts and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the Pac-a-Mac right at the bottom. This she donned and then JESSICA helped her put everything back in her rucksack.
Orange and Lemon
These magnificent buildings on Venice's Grand Canal are in gorgeous shades of amber and apricot.

Episodio 11/30

@ Water Taxi
"When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said Coco. "I've realised how little I know about it."
JESSICA thought about this. "Good scheme!" she said.
Water Taxi
What better way to admire the Venetian architecture than to lie back on the gondola cushions as the gondolier steers you along the Grand Canal?

Episodio 12/30

@ Murano Glass Birds
"We'll be seeing a bit of everything here in Italy," remarked Chica. "You could say, from Giotto to gelato!"
"That pistachio gelato we had last night was superb!" marvelled JESSICA. "You can certainly tell the difference between Italian ice cream and the mass produced stuff we have at home!"
Murano Glass Birds
Murano glassware production dates back to the Middle Ages. The same-name island has quickly become a centre of glassmaking and shot to fame worldwide attracting more and more visitors. MadeMuranoGlass.com is located right there, in the picturesque Venetian Lagoon, selling pieces of art that will spark your interest.

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@ Serene Venice
“Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, JESSICA!” said Hera. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?"
JESSICA good-naturedly took charge of Hera's possessions while she emptied her rucksack of a pack of sandwiches, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of toffees, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a hotel key, some shopping receipts and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the Pac-a-Mac right at the bottom. This she donned and then JESSICA helped her put everything back in her rucksack.
Serene Venice
Venice at night—serene and romantic ...

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@ Gothic Windows
“I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, JESSICA!” said Asparagus ruefully.
"Never mind," said JESSICA. "We'll look them up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
Gothic Windows
Gondolas wait moored outside these architectural wonders.

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@ Venetian Nights
Half way through JESSICA's tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol", she finds a special prize!
Soft Azure Lake
The soft delicate waters of this isolated lake are calling your name. Take some time off your busy schedule to make a visit.
Venetian Nights
As the heat of the day falls and the daytime busy-ness of the canal dies down, Venice lights up as waterside bars and restaurants fill up with patrons all set to enjoy pizza, pasta and Chianti while the water laps against the tethered gondolas.

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@ Caorle Lighthouse, Italy
"We'll be seeing a bit of everything here in Italy," remarked Midnight. "You could say, from Giotto to gelato!"
"That pistachio gelato we had last night was superb!" marvelled JESSICA. "You can certainly tell the difference between Italian ice cream and the mass produced stuff we have at home!"
Caorle Lighthouse, Italy
Caorle Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on a little promontory at the end of the waterfront promenade in Caorle, Veneto on the Adriatic Sea. The lighthouse, established in 1905, consists of a quadrangular bell tower, 9 m (30 ft) high.

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@ Venetian Mystery
“Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, JESSICA!” said Milko. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?"
JESSICA good-naturedly took charge of Milko's possessions while she emptied her rucksack of a pack of sandwiches, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of toffees, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a hotel key, some shopping receipts and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the Pac-a-Mac right at the bottom. This she donned and then JESSICA helped her put everything back in her rucksack.
Venetian Mystery
Dive in the wonderful atmosphere of a concert or an opera on stages full of charm and history, in the company of the virtuosity of great musicians and the amazing voices of singers in immortal operas.

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@ Murano Glass Bubbles
"It must be so romantic working on a vineyard, JESSICA," said Laveme contentedly sipping grape juice after a hard day’s sightseeing. "Imagine picking the ripe grapes while the sun sets and seeing them turned into wine!"
"Hmm—now imagine being up at dawn in the cold of January and February pruning the woody stalks by hand and crushing them up for compost,” said JESSICA. “Then more work throughout spring, leaf pruning later in the year, followed by grape pruning. It doesn’t stop.”
Laveme waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said.
Murano Glass Bubbles
Skilled craftsmen of Murano fashion these gorgeous globes in an array of stunning colours: azure, turquoise, orange, lime green and amber. Your trip to Venice would be incomplete without a visit to this artisans' factory!

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@ Lagoon Boat Trip
"What are you doing, Sapphire Rose?" asked JESSICA, coming across her friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen.
"I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, JESSICA. I don't want to forget anything!" responded Sapphire Rose. "Oh, and the tour guide taught me a lovely phrase just now—Dall'Italia, con amore!—'From Italy, with love'. I'm going to use it on my postcards home to my Mum."
Lagoon Boat Trip
All over Venice, small boats are at hand to ferry passengers hither and thither.

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@ Dreamy Venice Sunset
"We'll be seeing a bit of everything here in Italy," remarked shotzee. "You could say, from Giotto to gelato!"
"That pistachio gelato we had last night was superb!" marvelled JESSICA. "You can certainly tell the difference between Italian ice cream and the mass produced stuff we have at home!"
Dreamy Venice Sunset
As the sun falls and a mist rises, Venice starts to wind down after another busy day.

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@ Burano, Italy
On disembarking from the tour bus, Snipsnap surveyed the current stopping place. “Would you fancy living here, JESSICA?”
"Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said JESSICA. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!"
Burano, Italy
This colourful little town is near Venice.

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@ Venetian Memories
"I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Flutter!" announced JESSICA.
"I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Flutter.
Venetian Memories
Anypet would love to own this splendid oil painting to put on their wall as a beautiful memento of their Italian trip!

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@ Ornate Italian Ironwork
JESSICA and Silk shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled JESSICA. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Silk. “This is my best side.”
Ornate Italian Ironwork
A fine example of wrought ironwork guarding this Italian house.

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@ Tyrolean Peaks
"I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Choose a name!" announced JESSICA.
"I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Choose a name.
Tyrolean Peaks
Imagine living and working on the slopes of this mountain range, far from the nearest town, with the chamois and other wildlife as your companions! The peace and being at one with nature must make up for the lack of mod cons.

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@ Dolomite Backdrop
“Where are we now, JESSICA?” asked Flapke.
"If it's Tuesday this must be Tuscany!" joked JESSICA. "Only kidding—let me check the map!"
Dolomite Backdrop
This is a "The hills are alive with the sound of music" backdrop if ever there was one! It is situated in Villnöß, Funes, South Tyrol, Italy. It has a German name and most people here speak German as their first language rather than Italian.

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@ Pragser Wildsee, Tyrol
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Daisy Duke, after she and JESSICA had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end.
"Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired JESSICA. "The thought of that generally keeps me going."
Pragser Wildsee, Tyrol
The most iconic sight in the Dolomites, the Lago di Braies is famous the world over for its turquoise waters, numerous boat houses, impressive spruce pines forests and immense limestone peaks.

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@ Mountain Skiing
"Italian pets talk with their paws an awful lot, don't they, Cookie?" remarked JESSICA.
"You know, I was talking to the tour guide about that, JESSICA. She said the gestures originate from the Romans who used chironomia, which incorporates hand movements into everyday language. They aren’t random gestures, each one has a meaning; so as a foreign pet, you never really known what they mean!"
Mountain Skiing
The Dolomites in Italy waking up to another day's skiing opportunities.

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@ Skiing Paradise
"... the texture of fairy floss, the scent of fresh grapes and orange blossom and the mouthwatering flavour of lemon sherbet, green apples and juicy peaches. Sounds lovely, doesn't it, nellie?" remarked JESSICA.
"I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked nellie.
JESSICA chuckled. "No, not gelato. That was a description of Asti Spumante, a delicious sparkling wine from Piedmont. Along with Lambrusco and Prosecco, it's a popular budget alternative to champagne."
Skiing Paradise
Perfectly manicured white slopes for skiing in winter or fragrant flower meadows and dreamy scenery in summer months? The Dolomites can offer you both.

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@ Dolomite Songster
“I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, JESSICA!” said Flicka ruefully.
"Never mind," said JESSICA. "We'll look them up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
Dolomite Songster
A lone songbird greets the dawn in the Italian Dolomtes.

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@ Misty Peaks
As JESSICA's tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol" comes to an end, she rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day.
Soft Azure Stepped Waterfall
Cascading not-so-slowly down a set of stone stairs, this waterfall is small yet powerful.
Misty Peaks
The Dolomites at dawn -- a rhapsody in blue!
JESSICA has completed their tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Italy!