@ Rocky Sardinian Cove Shirley begins her tour of "Islands of Italy" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Italy - Islands We go island-hopping off the "boot" of Italy on Sardinia and Sicily! There is so much for the pets to enjoy here, from the dozens of flawless sandy beaches, vibrant, colourful houses and special flora and fauna. The architecture reflects the melting pot of travellers from ancient empires of Europe, Africa and the Middle East that used the islands as a stopping-off place—the Byzantines, Phoenicians and of course, the Spanish, all of whom have left their mark. The water is perfectly clear, making it ultra-inviting for pets who want to try their paw at snorkling! And there's a banger of a surprise on Sicily, home to Europe's largest volcano, Mount Etna! It's classed as active, but pets need have no fear—that just means it's erupted once since the last Ice Age! Rest assured, your picnics will not be disturbed! Rocky Sardinian Cove With a morning spent in happily sailing the ocean blue around the island of Sardinia, the pets can pull in on the coastline wherever they want to explore. Just remember to tie the boat up firmly, chaps and chapesses, for when you're ready to embark again!
While touring Italy, you met Loosie.
Shirley shook paws with Loosie the Goose. They both received one silver mole!
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Shirley visits "Islands of Italy"!
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@ La Macchinina Rossa -- Little Red Car "... 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, Sly?" remarked Shirley. "I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Sly. Shirley 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." La Macchinina Rossa -- Little Red Car The Fiat 500 is an iconic Italian design. It's just the job to take a group of pets on a sightseeing tour ending in a picnic in the beautiful Italian countryside!
While touring Italy, you met Sly.
Shirley shook paws with Sly the Sloth. They both received one silver mole!
@ Deep Blue Sea Shirley and Wuzzle were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Deep Blue Sea Whether you chose to visit Sardinia to check out Phoenician or Roman ruins, or just to soak up some sun and enjoy some excellent Sardinian wines, you're sure to have a great time.
While touring Italy, you met Wuzzle.
Shirley shook paws with Wuzzle the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cagliari, Sardinia "Milan is widely considered to be the fashion capital of the world. Many internationally renowned fashion brands are based in Milan, including Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Prada. Quadrilatero della Moda is the high-end fashion district in Milan that contains luxury brands and exclusive fashion boutiques. It’s one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world," read out Misty from the itinerary. "We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Misty!" responded Shirley. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!" "Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Misty. Cagliari, Sardinia Sardinia is one of the most mysterious places on earth. The oldest landmass in Europe, it has archaeological sites, discovered in the 1970s, that date from between 1900 and 730 BCE (Sardinia’s Stonehenge).
While touring Italy, you met Misty.
Shirley shook paws with Misty the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sardinian Haven Shirley and Midnight were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Sardinian Haven Sardinia is undoubtedly best known for limpid turquoise sea and exquisite beaches on the Costa Smeralda, but there are plenty of those elsewhere on the island too. Food and wine is just as important here as well – the island is a designated ‘Blue Zone’, a region where the people live longer and healthier lives than anywhere else on the planet.
While touring Italy, you met Midnight.
Shirley shook paws with Midnight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Royal Olive Oil "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said Elvis. "I've realised how little I know about it." Shirley thought about this. "Good scheme!" she said. Royal Olive Oil There are over 400 varieties of olive in Italy! Each Italian region has its own special cultivars. For example, Ortice from Campania is one of the oldest olive trees in Italy dating back to 539 BCE; spicy and slightly bitter with elegant and well-balanced tones of fresh tomatoes and vegetables.
While touring Italy, you met Elvis.
Shirley shook paws with Elvis the Hound Dog. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sardinian Seaside Delight "A bit of trivia here, Swish!" remarked Shirley, 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, Shirley!" "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 Swish. Sardinian Seaside Delight About a quarter of the island of Sardinia is designated as either a National Park or other protected reserve territory, so much of the environment is unspoiled. The naturalists in your family can have a great time trying to spot incredibly rare creatures such as the Sardinian Fox or the Mediterranean Monk Seal!
While touring Italy, you met Swish.
Shirley shook paws with Swish the Short Haired Guinea Pig. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sea Glass Fragments "A bit of trivia here, Icy!" remarked Shirley, 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, Shirley!" "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 Icy. Sea Glass Fragments Sea glass is essentially pieces of glass ground smooth by the action of the sea. Taking anything from 20 to 100 years to complete the process, the end results can be exquisite. Jewellery made from sea glass will be absolutely unique.
While touring Italy, you met Icy.
Shirley shook paws with Icy the Baby Seal. They both received one silver mole!
@ I saw one ship go sailing by "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 Shirley. "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 Sugie. Shirley 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!" I saw one ship go sailing by Sardinia presents a huge range of activities for a holiday. From the sunbathing perfection of its Mediterranean beaches to the exploration of sites such as Su Nuraxi di Barumini - a building structure dating from the Megalithic period - there is something to interest everypet.
While touring Italy, you met Sugie.
Shirley shook paws with Sugie the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lavender Shop "'Bella Italia!'" read out Enterbeauty a name for this pet 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.'" Shirley settled back in her tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, Enterbeauty a name for this pet!" Lavender Shop While strolling round idyllic Sardinia you may come across this delightful little shop offering all things lavender! You will find plants, bath foam, perfume sprays, fragrant sachets and more!
While touring Italy, you met Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Shirley shook paws with Enterbeauty a name for this pet the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Enterbeauty a name for this pet and you found 75 Travel Tokens!
@ Turquoise Surf "That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Chamaeleon?" remarked Shirley. "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 Chamaeleon. Turquoise Surf Enjoy the crystal clear waters of Cala Gonone, Italy. Who'll be the first to get their surf board out?
While touring Italy, you met Chamaeleon.
Shirley shook paws with Chamaeleon the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canopied Café “Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Shirley. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Tommen. “No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Shirley, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Shirley." "It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Tommen indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'" Shirley seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", she grumbled. Tommen sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead." Canopied Café A romantic setting for an outdoor café terrace area, where one can sip delicious coffee or indulge in an ice cream under a canopy of vine leaves.
While touring Italy, you met Tommen.
Shirley shook paws with Tommen the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cheer Me Up Tiramisu "It would be great to live on a houseboat in Italy!" said Mae enthusiastically. "You can sail round most of the country, and when you get tired, just moor the boat and hop in a bunk!" Shirley considered this carefully. "I don’t think houseboats are designed to go on the sea, Mae. You’d have to get a proper yacht, or something.” Cheer Me Up Tiramisu Tiramisu is a coffee-flavoured Italian dessert. The name comes from the Italian tirami sù, meaning "pick me up" or "cheer me up". This luscious pud is made of sponge fingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa. For that finishing touch, sprinkle with chocolate shreds and a sprig of fresh mint!
While touring Italy, you met Mae.
Shirley shook paws with Mae the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cala Gonone “If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Yozaria said, offering Shirley a chestnut biscotto from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Yozaria!" said Shirley. Cala Gonone An Italian seaside town in Sardinia. Due to the quality of its waters, Cala Gonone is a popular tourist venue.
While touring Italy, you met Yozaria.
Shirley shook paws with Yozaria the Meerkat. They both received one silver mole!
@ White Peacock Half way through Shirley's tour of "Islands of Italy", she finds a special prize! Bulrush Field If you're needing a place to relax and forget about your troubles, spend an afternoon resting among the bulrushes. White Peacock The white peacock fans out its snowy train to display its feathers of cloudy magnificence. The all-white color of a peacock is a trait of beauty among a species of beautiful birds. A white version of an animal can be found in nearly any species, but the white peacock is not an albino.
While touring Italy, you met Andrew.
Shirley shook paws with Andrew the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Let's Go A'Sailing "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 Shirley. "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 Zoot. Shirley 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!" Let's Go A'Sailing Here's a splendid little sailing boat all ready for a group of pets to jump aboard and go for a fun afternoon sailing around the lovely island of Sicily!
While touring Italy, you met Zoot.
Shirley shook paws with Zoot the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Town "Midnight," gulped Shirley apprehensively, "Have you seen this item on the itinerary? We'll be going to see an active volcano, Mount Vesuvius, on the Naples leg!" "Don't worry, Shirley!" said Midnight reassuringly. "It's not erupted since 79 CE. Admittedly, on that occasion, it did wipe out the Roman city of Pompeii and an estimated three million inhabitants, but today Mount Vesuvius is a large national park that attracts tourists wanting to hike up to the top and take a look inside. The brochure says the trail to the top is beginner-friendly and about a 2½ mile (4km) round trip." Sicilian Town A charming jumble of colourful houses is to be found in this Sicilian town.
While touring Italy, you met Midnight.
Shirley shook paws with Midnight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Boating Trip "It must be so romantic working on a vineyard, Shirley," said Venus 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 Shirley. “Then more work throughout spring, leaf pruning later in the year, followed by grape pruning. It doesn’t stop.” Venus waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. Sicilian Boating Trip Hire a sailing boat with a skipper; anchor offshore to take a dip in the clear waters. We suggest to diving pets and those who love to explore the underwater world to be equipped with snorkels so that they can admire the various species of marine life that populate these waters, like scorpion fish, morays or starfishes!
While touring Italy, you met Venus.
Shirley shook paws with Venus the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mural Apricot "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Unigy!" announced Shirley. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Unigy. Mural Apricot A sun-baked wall in warm apricot where the sage green shutters provide the perfect complementary colour. While the town drowses in the afternoon heat, this house interior looks invitingly cool.
While touring Italy, you met Unigy.
Shirley shook paws with Unigy the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Sea Holly “Buongiorno, Shirley!” said Ginny. "That means 'good morning', you know!" Shirley 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, Shirley!" "Well, buongiorno to you too, then," said Shirley. Sicilian Sea Holly This is a fine specimen of sea holly (Eryngium maritimum) found in the Mediterranean. This spiky beauty changes colour from blue, green and brown depending on the season.
While touring Italy, you met Ginny.
Shirley shook paws with Ginny the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tricolour Pig “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Shirley!” said Jus2cute. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" Shirley good-naturedly took charge of Jus2cute'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 Shirley helped him put everything back in his rucksack. Tricolour Pig I'm a tricolour pig, de diddly dee I'm not very big, de diddly dee My appearance is trig, de diddly dee And I'm dancing a jig, de diddly dee!
An Italian pig, de diddly dee I don't give a fig, de diddly dee For truffles I dig, de diddly dee As blythe as a grig, de diddly dee!
While touring Italy, you met Jus2cute.
Shirley shook paws with Jus2cute the Corgi. They both received one silver mole!
@ Land Ahoy! "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Wuzzle, after he and Shirley had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Shirley. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." Land Ahoy! Such fun for everypet to take a sailing boat on a trip round Sicily in Italy!
While touring Italy, you met Wuzzle.
Shirley shook paws with Wuzzle the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Couture Boutique "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Morri!" announced Shirley. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Morri. Couture Boutique This modest Sicilian frontage conceals the fact that behind its walls is an amazing ladies' fashion establishment. Check out their Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/ElioFronterreAtelier45
While touring Italy, you met Morri.
Shirley shook paws with Morri the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Strombolicchio, Sicily "'Bella Italia!'" read out Choose a name 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.'" Shirley settled back in her tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, Choose a name!" Strombolicchio, Sicily Strombolicchio is a sea stack of volcanic origin 2 km (1.2 miles) to the northeast of the island of Stromboli in the Aeolian Islands of Italy. Its name in the Sicilian language means Little Stromboli.
While touring Italy, you met Choose a name.
Shirley shook paws with Choose a name the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italy "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Starlight!" announced Shirley. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Starlight. Italy Italy, southern Europe, is a boot-shaped country is one of the world's most popular travel destinations for a number of reasons that include art treasures, trendy fashion, stunning landscapes, passionate people and top class cuisine.
While touring Italy, you met Starlight.
Shirley shook paws with Starlight the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tuscan Delicacy "Milan is widely considered to be the fashion capital of the world. Many internationally renowned fashion brands are based in Milan, including Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Prada. Quadrilatero della Moda is the high-end fashion district in Milan that contains luxury brands and exclusive fashion boutiques. It’s one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world," read out Twiggy from the itinerary. "We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Twiggy!" responded Shirley. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!" "Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Twiggy. Tuscan Delicacy Figs have been in Tuscany for centuries and the town of Carmignano, just outside Florence, is famous for its desiccated figs. Only available from September to October, the delicious fruit is still sought after in modern-day Italy. In fact, so entrenched it is in the Italian language that it originated many sayings and proverbs.
While touring Italy, you met Twiggy.
Shirley shook paws with Twiggy the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mediterranean Diet “Let's practise saying 'hello' in Italian," said Specks. "That's an easy one—Ciao!” said Shirley, beaming happily. "Mm—yes, and mmm—no," replied Specks. "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 Shirley, somewhat grumpily. "The simplest thing to say to friends or strangers to greet them is Salve!" replied Specks. Mediterranean Diet This delicious looking snack contains cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil leaves. The colours echo those of the tricolor, the Italian flag.
While touring Italy, you met Specks.
Shirley shook paws with Specks the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heavenly Hibiscus "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said shyla. "I've realised how little I know about it." Shirley thought about this. "Good scheme!" she said. Heavenly Hibiscus This gorgeous hibiscus with its large, showy yellow petals and crimson centre is found on the isle of Sicily. The hibiscus flourishes in warm and tropical climates.
While touring Italy, you met shyla.
Shirley shook paws with shyla the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cream Terrace "Milan is widely considered to be the fashion capital of the world. Many internationally renowned fashion brands are based in Milan, including Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Prada. Quadrilatero della Moda is the high-end fashion district in Milan that contains luxury brands and exclusive fashion boutiques. It’s one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world," read out Bailey from the itinerary. "We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Bailey!" responded Shirley. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!" "Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Bailey. Cream Terrace This Sicilian terrace, drowsing in the sun, offers an ideal spot to rest and relax over ice cream at a café or to sample the local cuisine at a cosy restaurant. Time to get those holiday postcards home written, perhaps!
While touring Italy, you met Bailey.
Shirley shook paws with Bailey the Golden retriever. They both received one silver mole!
@ Salina Islands, Sicily As Shirley's tour of "Islands of Italy" comes to an end, she rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day. False Harvest Floral Display It's not time for the autumn season yet, is it? These flowers may make you second-guess yourself as their hues are more commonly associated with the changing of seasons. Don't let that turn you away, these full blossoms thrive in any environment. Salina Islands, Sicily Salina is an Aeolian island, where small vineyards produce white wine, a riot of colourful flowers climb joyously among picturesque village houses, and visiting pets enjoy laid-back holidays away from tourist hubbub, underneath the island's twin green peaks—extinct volcanoes! This is the island for losing oneself in authentic island life, for strolling through village lanes, eating delicious meals made from local produce as well as sampling the sweet Malvasia wine. Shirley has completed their tour of "Islands of Italy"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Italy!
While touring Italy, you met Flitter.
Shirley shook paws with Flitter the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
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