@ Cooknook Zazzles begins her 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 Autumn Fall.
Zazzles shook paws with Autumn Fall the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pizza de resistance FLAPPY was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Zazzles unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking FLAPPY’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said FLAPPY, irritated. “We’re about to pose on either side of this amazing scene—the picture will all be of your map if you don’t fold it up pronto!” 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 FLAPPY.
Zazzles shook paws with FLAPPY the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Roof Invasion “Where are we now, Zazzles?” asked Bellat. "If it's Tuesday this must be Tuscany!" joked Zazzles. "Only kidding—let me check the map!" 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 Bellat.
Zazzles shook paws with Bellat the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Draped Grapes "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said Tweety Pi. "I've realised how little I know about it." Zazzles thought about this. "Good scheme!" she said. 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 Tweety Pi.
Zazzles shook paws with Tweety Pi the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Camogli, Genoa "'Bella Italia!'" read out Baby 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.'" Zazzles settled back in her tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, Baby!" 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 Baby.
Zazzles shook paws with Baby the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Little Egret “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Zazzles to Coco. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!” 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 Coco.
Zazzles shook paws with Coco the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cygnet Rings Zazzles 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 Zazzles. “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?” Zazzles thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Gray!” she said. 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 Gray.
Zazzles shook paws with Gray the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Black-Winged Stilt “Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Zazzles. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Laila Lu. “No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Zazzles, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Zazzles." "It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Laila Lu indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'" Zazzles seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", she grumbled. Laila Lu sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead." 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 Laila Lu.
Zazzles shook paws with Laila Lu the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Scooter Italiana "We'll be seeing a bit of everything here in Italy," remarked Getaway. "You could say, from Giotto to gelato!" "That pistachio gelato we had last night was superb!" marvelled Zazzles. "You can certainly tell the difference between Italian ice cream and the mass produced stuff we have at home!" 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 Getaway.
Zazzles shook paws with Getaway the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Rapids "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, BLUEY!" announced Zazzles. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded BLUEY. 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 BLUEY.
Zazzles shook paws with BLUEY the Blue Polar Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frutta e Vino "That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Enterbeauty a name for this pet?" remarked Zazzles. "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 Enterbeauty a name for this pet. 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 Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Zazzles 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 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Tree in Mist "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, Kaycee?" remarked Zazzles. "Well, they certainly are amazing, Zazzles," responded Kaycee. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" 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 Kaycee.
Zazzles shook paws with Kaycee the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ In Vino Veritas On disembarking from the tour bus, Zubi surveyed the current stopping place. “Would you fancy living here, Zazzles?” "Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Zazzles. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!" 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 Zubi.
Zazzles shook paws with Zubi the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Buon Appetito! "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Tundra. "Me too!" said Zazzles. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" 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 Tundra.
Zazzles shook paws with Tundra the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Watery Perch Half way through Zazzles's tour of "Southern Italy", she 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 Choose a name.
Zazzles shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 1 "Blossoms Array (Royal Velvet)"
@ Yellow Corn Marigold "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 Zazzles. "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 Misty. Zazzles 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!" 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 Misty.
Zazzles shook paws with Misty the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Confection Selection “Oh hello, Zazzles!” cried Vinny the collector. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Scotland back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't 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 Vinny the collector.
Zazzles shook paws with Vinny the collector the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Vinny the collector and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Breathe In! “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Zazzles?” said Abel. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Zazzles. 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 Abel.
Zazzles shook paws with Abel the Fennec Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italian Tricolour “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Zazzles to Mousey. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!” 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 Mousey.
Zazzles shook paws with Mousey the House Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rose Dawn "fresh," gulped Zazzles 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, Zazzles!" said fresh 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." 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 fresh.
Zazzles shook paws with fresh the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mine's an espresso "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, tails?" remarked Zazzles. "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!" tails 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!" 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 tails.
Zazzles shook paws with tails the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Arco san Felice, Puglia "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, Daba?" remarked Zazzles. "Well, they certainly are amazing, Zazzles," responded Daba. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" 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 Daba.
Zazzles shook paws with Daba the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bella Italia Zazzles 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 Zazzles. “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?” Zazzles thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Zoomer!” she said. 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 Zoomer.
Zazzles shook paws with Zoomer the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italian Quintet “Would you pass me the binoculars, Zazzles?” said Choose a name. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." 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 Choose a name.
Zazzles shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Is it Italian? "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, Hermione?" remarked Zazzles. "Well, they certainly are amazing, Zazzles," responded Hermione. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" 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 Hermione.
Zazzles shook paws with Hermione the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Amalfi Sunset "'Bella Italia!'" read out Midnight Blue 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.'" Zazzles settled back in her tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, Midnight Blue!" 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 Midnight Blue.
Zazzles shook paws with Midnight Blue the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mediterranean Splendour “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this region here, Zazzles!” said Bess. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Zazzles. 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 Bess.
Zazzles shook paws with Bess the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Capri Sun “I can never remember how to spell ‘Mediterranean’, Zazzles,” mused Tammie, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it two ts and one r?” “Simples,” grinned Zazzles. “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 Tammie. 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 Tammie.
Zazzles shook paws with Tammie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bar Ridente, Sant'Angelo "What are you doing, Esmerelda?" asked Zazzles, coming across her friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen. "I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, Zazzles. I don't want to forget anything!" responded Esmerelda. "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." 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 Esmerelda.
Zazzles shook paws with Esmerelda the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
Esmerelda gave you 1 "Italy Passport Stamp" size 7
@ Pizza Oven As Zazzles's tour of "Southern Italy" comes to an end, she 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! Zazzles 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 b-rok.
Zazzles shook paws with b-rok the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
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