@ Rocky Sardinian Cove Max begins his 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 Balthazar.
Max shook paws with Balthazar the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
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Max visits "Islands of Italy"!
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@ La Macchinina Rossa -- Little Red Car "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Elias!" announced Max. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Elias. 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 Elias.
Max shook paws with Elias the Graceful Elephant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Deep Blue Sea "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Cuddles, after she and Max had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Max. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Cuddles.
Max shook paws with Cuddles the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cagliari, Sardinia “What have you got in your rucksack, Sweetums?” asked Max. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Max,” responded Sweetums. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Sweetums.
Max shook paws with Sweetums the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sardinian Haven "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, pinky pie?" remarked Max. "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!" pinky pie 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," she said. "It says here that it's a very popular design for wedding cakes!" 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 pinky pie.
Max shook paws with pinky pie the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Royal Olive Oil "It's turned a bit hot, Max. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Ugie. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Max. 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 Ugie.
Max shook paws with Ugie the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sardinian Seaside Delight "Here's another bit of trivia for you, Orchid!" called out Max. "The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como has featured in which two well-known films?" "I don't know, Max. Which films were they?" "The James Bond film Casino Royale and Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones," responded Max. 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 Orchid.
Max shook paws with Orchid the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sea Glass Fragments "Italian pets talk with their paws an awful lot, don't they, Coca?" remarked Max. "You know, I was talking to the tour guide about that, Max. 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!" 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 Coca.
Max shook paws with Coca the Chickadee. They both received one silver mole!
@ I saw one ship go sailing by "We'll be spending at least three days in Venice, as there's so much to see, Max!" remarked Silver. "It says in our brochure it's one of the most recognisable destinations in the world thanks to its unique construction of canals and bridges. It says the main city of Venice is made up of 118 islands connected only by 400 bridges and 170 canals. It’s renowned for its gondolas, flat bottomed Venetian rowing boats that are the equivalent to taxis. Becoming a gondolier is no easy feat as you need a professional licence that’s only granted after 400 hours of training." "It doesn't sound as bad as London black cab drivers having to take The Knowledge before being granted a licence. That can take three or four years!" remarked Max. 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 Silver.
Max shook paws with Silver the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lavender Shop "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Waylon, after he and Max had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Max. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Waylon.
Max shook paws with Waylon the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Turquoise Surf "A bit of trivia here, PufFy!" remarked Max, 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, Max!" "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 PufFy. 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 PufFy.
Max shook paws with PufFy the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canopied Café “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Max to Mia. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!” 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 Mia.
Max shook paws with Mia the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cheer Me Up Tiramisu “I can never remember how to spell ‘Mediterranean’, Max,” mused Mini, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it two ts and one r?” “Simples,” grinned Max. “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 Mini. 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 Mini.
Max shook paws with Mini the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cala Gonone "A bit of trivia here, Nazareth!" remarked Max, 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, Max!" "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 Nazareth. 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 Nazareth.
Max shook paws with Nazareth the Corgi. They both received one silver mole!
@ White Peacock Half way through Max's tour of "Islands of Italy", he 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 Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Max shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut gave you 1 "Bulrush Field"
@ Let's Go A'Sailing “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick as he did on the Irish Sea, Max!” said Coco, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Max. "Oh yes, indeedy," said Coco. 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 Coco.
Max shook paws with Coco the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Town "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 Cashmere from the itinerary. "We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Cashmere!" responded Max. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!" "Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Cashmere. Sicilian Town A charming jumble of colourful houses is to be found in this Sicilian town.
While touring Italy, you met Cashmere.
Max shook paws with Cashmere the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Boating Trip "Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, Max!" enthused Amethyst. "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 Amethyst. Max unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for himself, popped it in his mouth and offered the packet to Amethyst. "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." 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 Amethyst.
Max shook paws with Amethyst the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mural Apricot "What are you doing, Robby?" asked Max, coming across his friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen. "I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, Max. I don't want to forget anything!" responded Robby. "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." 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 Robby.
Max shook paws with Robby the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Sea Holly “What have you got in your rucksack, Roxy?” asked Max. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Max,” responded Roxy. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Roxy.
Max shook paws with Roxy the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tricolour Pig "That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Mama Bear ❤️?" remarked Max. "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 Mama Bear ❤️. 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 Mama Bear ❤️.
Max shook paws with Mama Bear ❤️ the Brown Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Land Ahoy! “Would you pass me the binoculars, Max?” said Tommy. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." Land Ahoy! Such fun for everypet to take a sailing boat on a trip round Sicily in Italy!
While touring Italy, you met Tommy.
Max shook paws with Tommy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Couture Boutique "Italian pets talk with their paws an awful lot, don't they, Zazzy?" remarked Max. "You know, I was talking to the tour guide about that, Max. 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!" 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 Zazzy.
Max shook paws with Zazzy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Strombolicchio, Sicily "Here's another bit of trivia for you, Berry!" called out Max. "The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como has featured in which two well-known films?" "I don't know, Max. Which films were they?" "The James Bond film Casino Royale and Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones," responded Max. 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 Berry.
Max shook paws with Berry the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italy “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Max to Jasper. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!” 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 Jasper.
Max shook paws with Jasper the Black Feisty Fox. 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 Clarice from the itinerary. "We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Clarice!" responded Max. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!" "Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Clarice. 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 Clarice.
Max shook paws with Clarice the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mediterranean Diet "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 Bear from the itinerary. "We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Bear!" responded Max. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!" "Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Bear. 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 Bear.
Max shook paws with Bear the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heavenly Hibiscus "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Trix, after she and Max had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Max. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Trix.
Max shook paws with Trix the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cream Terrace “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, Max!” said Chocolicious. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" Max good-naturedly took charge of Chocolicious'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 Max helped her put everything back in her rucksack. 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 Chocolicious.
Max shook paws with Chocolicious the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
Chocolicious gave you 1 "Italy Passport Stamp" size 7
@ Salina Islands, Sicily As Max's tour of "Islands of Italy" comes to an end, he 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. Max 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 Venus.
Max shook paws with Venus the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
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