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Sparx has completed the quest of
"Benvenuti a tutti" !


21st Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 1/30

@ Cooknook
Sparx begins its tour of "Southern Italy" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations!
Italy - South
In this part of the trip, the pets will explore sights ranging from narrow village backstreets to the famous Arco san Felice in Puglia and the Isle of Capri. They will see iconic Italian vehicles such as the tiny Fiat 500 and the Vespa scooter. Along the way they come across Italian flora and fauna, and have ample opportunity to sample the best of Italian cuisine, not only pizza, pasta and delicious gelati but dishes made with freshly picked lemons and grapes! But let's hope they're not kept awake by too much espresso!
Cooknook
Exploring the winding, narrow streets in this Italian town you come across a charming little eatery tucked away in its own niche. Can you resist sitting down at one of the invitingly set tables to relax over pasta and Chianti?


While touring Italy, you met Dave.

Sparx shook paws with Dave the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!

Dave gave you 1 "Italy - South"

Tries today: 443 Find points today: 72 Hunt total: 1137

DaveSparxQUEST REWARD


21st Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 2/30

@ Pizza de resistance
"That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Daisy?" remarked Sparx.
"On our table the waiter explained that risotto is a rice dish with origins in Lombardy. It’s cooked in a broth to make it creamy. It must be made with a short-grain variant of Italian rice, usually Arborio, as this absorbs less water and gives the risotto a sticky texture," said Daisy.
Pizza de resistance
Who wouldn't want to have some of this delicious looking cheesy pizza? Throughout Italy, there are traditional regional variations in pizza recipes and production, from the classic pizza Napoletana to the Pizza al Padellino and Pizza Siciliana. The one pictured here is Pizza Tonda Romana, with a very thin, crispy crust. If you fancy a tasty snack on the street, then street sellers provide Pizza al Taglio—served by the slice! In Naples you can buy Pizza Fritta fried pizza in circle or half-moon shapes.


While touring Italy, you met Daisy.

Sparx shook paws with Daisy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Daisy and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 477 Find points today: 76 Hunt total: 1141

DaisySparxQUEST REWARD
x 5


21st Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 3/30

@ Roof Invasion
“Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Sparx!” said W Axl Fox. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?"
Sparx good-naturedly took charge of W Axl Fox's possessions while he emptied his 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 he donned and then Sparx helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
Roof Invasion
These sun-baked roof tiles in shades of terracotta, apricot and pink have been complemented by wild flower seeds taking root and flowering in the cracks.


While touring Italy, you met W Axl Fox.

Sparx shook paws with W Axl Fox the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!

W Axl Fox and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 585 Find points today: 85 Hunt total: 1150

W Axl FoxSparxQUEST REWARD
x 5


21st Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 4/30

@ Draped Grapes
“Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Sparx!” said Draco. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?"
Sparx good-naturedly took charge of Draco's possessions while he emptied his 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 he donned and then Sparx helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
Draped Grapes
Italy is the world's largest wine producer. The most famous Italian wines are probably the Tuscan Chianti and the Piedmontese Barolo.


While touring Italy, you met Draco.

Sparx shook paws with Draco the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

Draco and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 671 Find points today: 94 Hunt total: 1159

DracoSparxQUEST REWARD
x 5


22nd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 5/30

@ Camogli, Genoa
"'Bella Italia!'" read out Cora from their tour brochure. " 'A country in which you will be swept off your paws by quaint seaside villages, pastoral countryside, idyllic islands, dramatic mountains and ancient historic cities. It's easy to understand why Bella Italia is one of the most romantic destinations in the world.'"
Sparx settled back in its tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, Cora!"
Camogli, Genoa
Camogli is a fishing village and tourist resort located on the west side of the peninsula of Portofino, on the Golfo Paradiso in the Riviera di Levante, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria, northern Italy. The prestigious naval college "Cristoforo Colombo" was founded in Camogli in 1874, named after the Genoese navigator Christopher Columbus.
In 1880, the former fishing village had, in a population of 12,000, 500 registered as ship captains. Camogli now relies mainly on tourism and is known for its colorful houses that line the beach. The house colors once helped the fishermen of Camogli find the way back to their port.


While touring Italy, you met Cora.

Sparx shook paws with Cora the Corgi. They both received one silver mole!

Cora and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 16 Find points today: 6 Hunt total: 1184

CoraSparxQUEST REWARD
x 75


22nd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 6/30

@ Little Egret
"It says in our brochure that Italy has produced many luxury sports cars, such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Maserati. That's impressive, isn't it, Mikey?" remarked Sparx.
"Well, they certainly are amazing, Sparx," responded Mikey. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!"
Little Egret
The little egret (Egretta garzetta) is a species of small heron. It breeds colonially, often with other species of water birds, making a platform nest of sticks in a tree, bush or reed bed. A clutch of three to five bluish-green eggs is laid and incubated by both parents for about three weeks. The young fledge at about six weeks of age.


While touring Italy, you met Mikey.

Sparx shook paws with Mikey the Miner's Cat. They both received one silver mole!

Mikey and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 39 Find points today: 13 Hunt total: 1191

MikeySparxQUEST REWARD
x 5


22nd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 7/30

@ Cygnet Rings
“I can never remember how to spell ‘Mediterranean’, Sparx,” mused Chance, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of his pen. “Is it two ts and one r?”
“Simples,” grinned Sparx. “You just need to remember it’s got ‘terra’ in the middle, which is Latin for ‘earth’, and the ‘Medi’ bit means ‘middle’. Put the two together and Bob’s your uncle.”
“Middle Earth!” cried Chance.
Cygnet Rings
Are these fluffy cuties watching the ripples spread outwards in circles as they try out their swimming skills for the first time? At least mother's there keeping a watchful eye on them!


While touring Italy, you met Chance.

Sparx shook paws with Chance the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!

Chance and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 202 Find points today: 46 Hunt total: 1224

ChanceSparxQUEST REWARD
x 5


22nd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 8/30

@ Black-Winged Stilt
"... 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, Hyacinthie?" remarked Sparx.
"I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Hyacinthie.
Sparx 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."
Black-Winged Stilt
Striking and unmistakable, with its elegant shape, boldly pied plumage, long pink legs, and its long, very fine bill. The black-winged stilt feeds by wading in water, picking with its bill from the water surface. In flight, its long pink legs stick out far beyond its tail!


While touring Italy, you met Hyacinthie.

Sparx shook paws with Hyacinthie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Hyacinthie and you found 15 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 388 Find points today: 75 Hunt total: 1253

HyacinthieSparxQUEST REWARD
x 15


22nd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 9/30

@ Scooter Italiana
“Oh wow, Sparx, there's a butterfly!” Nanuk cried out.
“It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied Sparx knowledgeably.
Scooter Italiana
Vespa is an Italian brand of scooter manufactured by Piaggio. The name means 'wasp' in Italian. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co.


While touring Italy, you met Nanuk.

Sparx shook paws with Nanuk the Blue Polar Bear. They both received one silver mole!

Nanuk and you found 10 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 412 Find points today: 81 Hunt total: 1259

NanukSparxQUEST REWARD
x 10


22nd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 10/30

@ River Rapids
"It's turned a bit hot, Sparx. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Midnight.
"Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Sparx.
River Rapids
This river provides the ideal opportunity to relax on its banks as the sun sinks below the horizon!


While touring Italy, you met Midnight.

Sparx shook paws with Midnight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

Midnight and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 527 Find points today: 94 Hunt total: 1272

MidnightSparxQUEST REWARD
x 75


22nd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 11/30

@ Frutta e Vino
“Let's practise saying 'hello' in Italian," said Khisanth.
"That's an easy one—Ciao!” said Sparx, beaming happily.
"Mm—yes, and mmm—no," replied Khisanth. "You should only say Ciao to pets you know very well. You mustn't say it to somepet's grandmother who you haven't met before, and you shouldn't walk into a shop and say it. It's far too informal."
“So what do you say then?" queried Sparx, somewhat grumpily.
"The simplest thing to say to friends or strangers to greet them is Salve!" replied Khisanth.
Frutta e Vino
This little shop will provide you with fresh local delicacies such as home grown lemons, regional olive oil and wine, and a range of other fruit and vegetables!


While touring Italy, you met Khisanth.

Sparx shook paws with Khisanth the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

Khisanth and you found 20 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 569 Find points today: 97 Hunt total: 1275

KhisanthSparxQUEST REWARD
x 20


22nd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 12/30

@ Tree in Mist
“Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Sparx. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Sir John Dee.
“No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Sparx, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Sparx."
"It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Sir John Dee indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'"
Sparx seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", it grumbled.
Sir John Dee sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead."
Tree in Mist
This fine, tall tree looms up out of the misty dawn at the start of another beautiful day!


While touring Italy, you met Sir John Dee.

Sparx shook paws with Sir John Dee the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!

Sir John Dee and you found 10 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 814 Find points today: 118 Hunt total: 1296

Sir John DeeSparxQUEST REWARD
x 10


23rd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 13/30

@ In Vino Veritas
Buongiorno, Sparx!” said ~squammy~. "That means 'good morning', you know!"
Sparx sniffed. "So—can I say it back, or do I have to say a different form of it, or say prego, or something?"
“Just say it back, Sparx!"
"Well, buongiorno to you too, then," said Sparx.
In Vino Veritas
Italy is divided into 20 administrative regions (see left), all of which produce wine to some extent, and all of which contain various wine regions. The most significant, when both quality and quantity are taken into consideration, are Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto. Each region has its flagship wine styles.


While touring Italy, you met ~squammy~.

Sparx shook paws with ~squammy~ the Moondust Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!

~squammy~ and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 106 Find points today: 29 Hunt total: 1329

~squammy~SparxQUEST REWARD
x 5


23rd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 14/30

@ Buon Appetito!
"... 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, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut?" remarked Sparx.
"I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Sparx 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."
Buon Appetito!
Enjoy your meal! The Mediterranean diet is reputed to be very healthy, although possibly the high incidence of sunshine in these lands plays its role in the health of their inhabitants!


While touring Italy, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.

Sparx shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!

Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 157 Find points today: 42 Hunt total: 1342

Adept Sanitation JuggernautSparxQUEST REWARD
x 5


23rd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 15/30

@ Watery Perch
Half way through Sparx's tour of "Southern Italy", it finds a special prize!
Blossoms Array (Royal Velvet)
Whimsically understated, the soft velvety petals of this arrangement are alluring to pets far and wide.
Watery Perch
He's very well disguised! A bare rock in the sea to him is a good resting place as he is waterproofed with his feathers, however uncomfortable it may look to us!


While touring Italy, you met Allegra.

Sparx shook paws with Allegra the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Allegra gave you 1 "Blossoms Array (Royal Velvet)"

Tries today: 192 Find points today: 48 Hunt total: 1348

AllegraSparxQUEST REWARD


23rd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 16/30

@ Yellow Corn Marigold
"Hey, it says in our tour guide that construction of the 8-storey Leaning Tower of Pisa started in 1173 and took 200 years to complete! It quite puts that two-week delay on your bathroom tiling project into perspective, doesn't it, Lucifer?" remarked Sparx. "Also, the name of the architect has been lost in the sands of time. You sort of wonder whether he'd have wanted his name to be linked to a tower that leans so noticeably to one side!"
Lucifer leaned across to read the description of the famous Leaning Tower. "It's good in a way that we can celebrate such an apparent disaster," he said. "It says here that it's a very popular design for wedding cakes!"
Yellow Corn Marigold
This cheerful flower, coleostephus myconis, more commonly known as the corn marigold, occurs in the Mediterranean region of southern Europe. It usually grows in grassy fields.


While touring Italy, you met Lucifer.

Sparx shook paws with Lucifer the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

Lucifer and you found 10 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 340 Find points today: 66 Hunt total: 1366

LuciferSparxQUEST REWARD
x 10


23rd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 17/30

@ Confection Selection
“What have you got in your rucksack, Lulu?” asked Sparx. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, Sparx,” responded Lulu. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Confection Selection
Get your choice of snack here, from an ice cold drink on a hot summer's day, or a delicious and unique Italian gelato—just the thing to cool you down!


While touring Italy, you met Lulu.

Sparx shook paws with Lulu the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!

Lulu and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 463 Find points today: 80 Hunt total: 1380

LuluSparxQUEST REWARD
x 5


23rd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 18/30

@ Breathe In!
“Let's practise some Italian phrases, Sparx!" said Mulrey. "Tell you what, hand me that postcard, will you? Grazie!”
Clutching the postcard, he looked at his friend expectantly. “That's your cue to say Prego—which means ‛you're welcome!'”
Sparx looked puzzled. "Why do I have to say anything at all, Mulrey? If I've performed a very minor service and you've said 'Thank you', do I need to say anything back? It's not like I made you a cake or mowed your lawn. I just handed you a postcard. You said 'thank you'. Couldn't I just smile slightly or something?"
Mulrey mused for some minutes. "The English language lacks the exact equivalent of prego or bitte schön and similar phrases in use in Continental Europe. Still, when in Rome ...!"
Breathe In!
The Fiat 500 is ideally suited to the narrow winding streets. It is very economical to drive and holds four occupants. This is an early model, air-cooled with a rear engine. The Fiat 500 is a very popular vehicle not only in Italy but in the rest of Europe and the UK.


While touring Italy, you met Mulrey.

Sparx shook paws with Mulrey the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!

Mulrey and you found 10 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 579 Find points today: 90 Hunt total: 1390

MulreySparxQUEST REWARD
x 10


23rd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 19/30

@ Italian Tricolour
"'Bella Italia!'" read out Flare from their tour brochure. " 'A country in which you will be swept off your paws by quaint seaside villages, pastoral countryside, idyllic islands, dramatic mountains and ancient historic cities. It's easy to understand why Bella Italia is one of the most romantic destinations in the world.'"
Sparx settled back in its tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, Flare!"
Italian Tricolour
The Italian flag is popularly known in Italy as Il Tricolore. The first use of a green/white/red tricolour design for a flag in what is now Italy was in 1796 when it represented a republic in the north. The red and white came from the flag of Milan, and the green from the colour of the region’s military uniform. Within a year, that republic had merged with another—and the tricolor design would be abandoned and re-adopted over the years—but the three colours of green, white and red would remain.


While touring Italy, you met Flare.

Sparx shook paws with Flare the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!

Flare and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 608 Find points today: 93 Hunt total: 1393

FlareSparxQUEST REWARD
x 5


23rd Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 20/30

@ Rose Dawn
Sparx and Mystique were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side!
Rose Dawn
There's some magic minutes just before dawn when birds stir in their nests and start tentatively chirping their own unique call. Other feathered songsters gradually join in until it becomes a veritable chorus. Imagine being on this stretch of Italian coastline while the sky slowly turns from grey to pinky purple, heralding the new day!


While touring Italy, you met Mystique.

Sparx shook paws with Mystique the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Mystique and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 741 Find points today: 107 Hunt total: 1407

MystiqueSparxQUEST REWARD
x 75


24th Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 21/30

@ Mine's an espresso
"Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, Sparx!" enthused Foxy.
"Yup. Pizza, pasta, Prada. I can't wait to get to Milan!"
"Oh! I was thinking more of world famous paintings and architecture, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, the Colosseum of Ancient Rome, Venice's canals, Pompeii, the opera. Italy has given the world so much!" said Foxy.
Sparx unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for itself, popped it in its mouth and offered the packet to Foxy. "Sure! You know me, I love a bit of culture. As long as there's a nice gift shop at the end, I'm happy."
Mine's an espresso
Each of Italy’s 20 regions boasts its own unique coffee culture. Espresso may be ubiquitous, but there are many regional twists to the caffè. In the northern Le Marche, enjoy a caffè anisette for an anise-flavored espresso; in southern Sicily, try caffè d’un parrinu, an Arabic-inspired coffee flavored with cloves, cinnamon, and cocoa.


While touring Italy, you met Foxy.

Sparx shook paws with Foxy the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!

Foxy and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 25 Find points today: 7 Hunt total: 1421

FoxySparxQUEST REWARD
x 5


24th Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 22/30

@ Arco san Felice, Puglia
"Here's another bit of trivia for you, Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof!" called out Sparx. "The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como has featured in which two well-known films?"
"I don't know, Sparx. Which films were they?"
"The James Bond film Casino Royale and Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones," responded Sparx.
Arco san Felice, Puglia
A naturally formed limestone arch, this is equally impressive from the sea, where you can sometimes get through, and from the coast road by one of the watchtowers.


While touring Italy, you met Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.

Sparx shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 148 Find points today: 40 Hunt total: 1454

Daphne Fluffster TinklehoofSparxQUEST REWARD
x 5


24th Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 23/30

@ Bella Italia
Buongiorno, Sparx!” said Lunaray. "That means 'good morning', you know!"
Sparx sniffed. "So—can I say it back, or do I have to say a different form of it, or say prego, or something?"
“Just say it back, Sparx!"
"Well, buongiorno to you too, then," said Sparx.
Bella Italia
Italy has been the source of many inventions and discoveries and has long been a global centre of art, music, literature, philosophy, science and technology--also fashion (including Gucci, Armani, Prada, Versace, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana). It has a large automotive industry, e.g. Maserati, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. Italy is the world's largest wine producer. It is a leading producer of olive oil and exports large amounts of fruit and vegetables. It is known for its quality regional cheeses.
The country extends over 300,000 km2 (116,350 sq miles). The official language is Italian but there are several other official co-languages in various regions, e.g. German in the South Tyrol.


While touring Italy, you met Lunaray.

Sparx shook paws with Lunaray the Gentle Jellyfish. They both received one silver mole!

Lunaray and you found 10 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 161 Find points today: 45 Hunt total: 1459

LunaraySparxQUEST REWARD
x 10


24th Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 24/30

@ Italian Quintet
"Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, Sparx!" enthused HappyCheerling.
"Yup. Pizza, pasta, Prada. I can't wait to get to Milan!"
"Oh! I was thinking more of world famous paintings and architecture, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, the Colosseum of Ancient Rome, Venice's canals, Pompeii, the opera. Italy has given the world so much!" said HappyCheerling.
Sparx unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for itself, popped it in its mouth and offered the packet to HappyCheerling. "Sure! You know me, I love a bit of culture. As long as there's a nice gift shop at the end, I'm happy."
Italian Quintet
Guitars, drums and romantic Italian vocals against the colourful backdrop of Il Tricolore—what better and more colourful night out could you want?


While touring Italy, you met HappyCheerling.

Sparx shook paws with HappyCheerling the Starlight Cheerling. They both received one silver mole!

HappyCheerling and you found 10 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 167 Find points today: 48 Hunt total: 1462

HappyCheerlingSparxQUEST REWARD
x 10


24th Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 25/30

@ Is it Italian?
"Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, Sparx!" enthused Panda.
"Yup. Pizza, pasta, Prada. I can't wait to get to Milan!"
"Oh! I was thinking more of world famous paintings and architecture, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, the Colosseum of Ancient Rome, Venice's canals, Pompeii, the opera. Italy has given the world so much!" said Panda.
Sparx unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for itself, popped it in its mouth and offered the packet to Panda. "Sure! You know me, I love a bit of culture. As long as there's a nice gift shop at the end, I'm happy."
Is it Italian?
Spaghetti bolognese (sometimes called spaghetti alla bolognese, or colloquially 'spag bol', spaghetti with meat sauce, or just spaghetti) is a pasta dish that is popular outside Italy, but not part of traditional Bolognese or even Italian cuisine in general. The dish is generally perceived as inauthentic when encountered by Italians abroad.
It consists of spaghetti served with a sauce made from tomatoes, minced beef, garlic, wine and herbs. In this sense the sauce is actually more similar to Neapolitan ragù from the south of Italy than the northern Bolognese version of ragù. It is often served with grated Parmesan on top, but local cheeses, such as grated Cheddar are also often used. It may be served with a larger proportion of sauce to pasta than is common in genuine Italian spaghetti dishes.


While touring Italy, you met Panda.

Sparx shook paws with Panda the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!

Panda and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 253 Find points today: 66 Hunt total: 1480

PandaSparxQUEST REWARD
x 75


24th Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 26/30

@ Amalfi Sunset
"The tour guide said we'll be visiting Il Duomo. I asked her what that was and she said it meant 'the cathedral' in Italian. But there are lots of cathedrals in Italy!" remarked Sparx.
"When they say Il Duomo they most often mean the one in Florence, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. It says in our brochure it was first built in the 13th century, with the dome added in the 15th century. It has a pink, white and green exterior in a gothic style with a large dome on top. Sounds beautiful!" remarked Sheba.
Sparx mused for a minute. "I guess it's like when we were touring England last spring, everypet in London would talk about 'The Monument'—to the Great Fire of London of 1666—as if there were only one monument in the whole of London, instead of thousands!"
Amalfi Sunset
The spectacular sunsets along the exquisite coastline are known and adored worldwide, and you simply cannot go home without experiencing one.


While touring Italy, you met Sheba.

Sparx shook paws with Sheba the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!

Sheba and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 282 Find points today: 69 Hunt total: 1483

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24th Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 27/30

@ Mediterranean Splendour
"A bit of trivia here, cuddles!" remarked Sparx, reading from their tour brochure. "Can you name two films that popularised the Vespa as the ultimate way to explore Italy?"
"I don't think I can, Sparx!"
"Well, to be fair, they were both from before we were born. The 1953 film, Roman Holiday, and La Dolce Vita in 1960. It says the latter is a particularly good film."
"We'll have to see if we can watch them when we get back," said cuddles.
Mediterranean Splendour
What more beautiful sight can be imagined than the Amalfi coast on a hot summer's day, with the deep blue sea stretching forever and the crystal clear waters of the coastline to explore?


While touring Italy, you met cuddles.

Sparx shook paws with cuddles the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

cuddles and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 449 Find points today: 88 Hunt total: 1502

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24th Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 28/30

@ Capri Sun
“Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Sparx?” suggested Delilah, sinking down on a convenient tree stump.
Sparx agreed it was well worth spending some time there!
Capri Sun
Capri—an island lin the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrento Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples, Italy. It has been a resort since Roman times and was named by those people as "Goat Island".
Some of the main features of the island include the Marina Piccola (the little harbour), the Belvedere of Tragara (a high panoramic promenade lined with villas), the limestone crags called sea stacks that project above the sea (the faraglioni), the town of Anacapri, the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), the ruins of the Imperial Roman villas, and the vistas of various towns surrounding the Island of Capri including Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento, Nerano, and Naples.


While touring Italy, you met Delilah.

Sparx shook paws with Delilah the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Delilah and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 491 Find points today: 92 Hunt total: 1506

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24th Jul 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 29/30

@ Bar Ridente, Sant'Angelo
"That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Sebastian?" remarked Sparx.
"On our table the waiter explained that risotto is a rice dish with origins in Lombardy. It’s cooked in a broth to make it creamy. It must be made with a short-grain variant of Italian rice, usually Arborio, as this absorbs less water and gives the risotto a sticky texture," said Sebastian.
Bar Ridente, Sant'Angelo
Bar Ridente is a large snack-bar/café located in the village of Sant'Angelo's main square. It has an indoor bar area where you can have a quick drink, or alternatively, a large outdoor seated area where you can sit down to have a snack, light meal or just a drink. There's also a kiosk where you can buy cold drinks and ice creams . Just look at those locally grown lemons!


While touring Italy, you met Sebastian.

Sparx shook paws with Sebastian the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!

Sebastian gave you 1 "Italy Passport Stamp" size 10

Tries today: 834 Find points today: 125 Hunt total: 1539

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6th Aug 2021
Sparx visits "Southern Italy"!
Episodio 30/30

@ Pizza Oven
As Sparx's tour of "Southern Italy" comes to an end, it rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day.
Purple Clouds
Have you ever seen a purple cloud? No? Well now you've not seen just one, but a whole bunch.
Pizza Oven
It's not only pizza that tastes fantastic when cooked in a wood fired oven! But to sample the genuine flavour of Italian pizza, the authentic oven is a must!
Sparx has completed their tour of "Southern Italy"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Italy!


While touring Italy, you met Crystal.

Sparx shook paws with Crystal the Swan. They both received one silver mole!

Crystal gave you 1 "Purple Clouds"

Tries today: 2 Find points today: 2 Hunt total: 1552

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