@ Cooknook Chloe Rose 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 swinger.
Chloe Rose shook paws with swinger the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pizza de resistance "Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, Chloe Rose!" enthused Crowley. "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 Crowley. Chloe Rose unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for herself, popped it in her mouth and offered the packet to Crowley. "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." 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 Crowley.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Crowley the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Roof Invasion “If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Autumn Fall said, offering Chloe Rose a chestnut biscotto from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Autumn Fall!" said Chloe Rose. 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 Autumn Fall.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Autumn Fall the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Draped Grapes “Let's practise saying 'hello' in Italian," said Choose a name. "That's an easy one—Ciao!” said Chloe Rose, beaming happily. "Mm—yes, and mmm—no," replied Choose a name. "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 Chloe Rose, somewhat grumpily. "The simplest thing to say to friends or strangers to greet them is Salve!" replied Choose a name. 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 Choose a name.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Camogli, Genoa “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Chloe Rose to Jimmy. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!” 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 Jimmy.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Jimmy the Quokka. They both received one silver mole!
@ Little Egret “Let's practise saying 'hello' in Italian," said shotzee. "That's an easy one—Ciao!” said Chloe Rose, beaming happily. "Mm—yes, and mmm—no," replied shotzee. "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 Chloe Rose, somewhat grumpily. "The simplest thing to say to friends or strangers to greet them is Salve!" replied shotzee. 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 shotzee.
Chloe Rose shook paws with shotzee the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cygnet Rings “Buongiorno, Chloe Rose!” said Autumn Fall. "That means 'good morning', you know!" Chloe Rose 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, Chloe Rose!" "Well, buongiorno to you too, then," said Chloe Rose. 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 Autumn Fall.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Autumn Fall the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Black-Winged Stilt “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Chloe Rose?” said Guaca. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Chloe Rose. 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 Guaca.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Guaca the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Scooter Italiana “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick as he did on the Irish Sea, Chloe Rose!” said Tweety Pi, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Chloe Rose. "Oh yes, indeedy," said Tweety Pi. 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 Tweety Pi.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Tweety Pi the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Rapids “Let's practise some Italian phrases, Chloe Rose!" said Bella. "Tell you what, hand me that postcard, will you? Grazie!” Clutching the postcard, she looked at her friend expectantly. “That's your cue to say Prego—which means ‛you're welcome!'” Chloe Rose looked puzzled. "Why do I have to say anything at all, Bella? 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?" Bella 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 ...!" 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 Bella.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Bella the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frutta e Vino "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, Cindy?" remarked Chloe Rose. "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!" Cindy 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!" 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 Cindy.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Cindy the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tree in Mist Chloe Rose was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Myngetta!” she exclaimed happily. "O Sole Mio or My Own Sun. This takes me back!" 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 Myngetta.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Myngetta the Pink Forest Spider. They both received one silver mole!
@ In Vino Veritas “I can never remember how to spell ‘Mediterranean’, Chloe Rose,” mused Adriana, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it two ts and one r?” “Simples,” grinned Chloe Rose. “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 Adriana. 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 Adriana.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Adriana the Fox’Maid (Ariilina) . They both received one silver mole!
@ Buon Appetito! "'Bella Italia!'" read out Joe 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.'" Chloe Rose settled back in her tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, Joe!" 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 Joe.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Joe the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Watery Perch Half way through Chloe Rose'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.
Chloe Rose 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 "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Choose a name!" announced Chloe Rose. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Choose a name. 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 Choose a name.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Confection Selection “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Chloe Rose?” suggested Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Chloe Rose agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Chloe Rose 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!
@ Breathe In! "Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, Chloe Rose!" enthused FLAPPY. "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 FLAPPY. Chloe Rose unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for herself, popped it in her mouth and offered the packet to FLAPPY. "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." 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 FLAPPY.
Chloe Rose shook paws with FLAPPY the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italian Tricolour "What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, Flitter?" queried Chloe Rose, admiring the front of her travel itinerary. "It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied Flitter. 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 Flitter.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Flitter the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rose Dawn Chloe Rose and Lucy shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Chloe Rose. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Lucy. “This is my best 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 Lucy.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Lucy the Bee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mine's an espresso “Let's practise saying 'hello' in Italian," said Dave. "That's an easy one—Ciao!” said Chloe Rose, beaming happily. "Mm—yes, and mmm—no," replied Dave. "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 Chloe Rose, somewhat grumpily. "The simplest thing to say to friends or strangers to greet them is Salve!" replied Dave. 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 Dave.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Dave the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Arco san Felice, Puglia “Oh wow, Chloe Rose, there's a butterfly!” Foxy Rex cried out. “It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied Chloe Rose knowledgeably. 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 Foxy Rex.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Foxy Rex the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bella Italia “Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Chloe Rose. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Sir Barkey Barksalot. “No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Chloe Rose, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Chloe Rose." "It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Sir Barkey Barksalot indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'" Chloe Rose seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", she grumbled. Sir Barkey Barksalot sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead." 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 Sir Barkey Barksalot.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Sir Barkey Barksalot the Westie. They both received one silver mole!
Sir Barkey Barksalot and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Italian Quintet "What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, Foxy?" queried Chloe Rose, admiring the front of her travel itinerary. "It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied Foxy. 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 Foxy.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Foxy the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Is it Italian? “Let's practise saying 'hello' in Italian," said Tornado. "That's an easy one—Ciao!” said Chloe Rose, beaming happily. "Mm—yes, and mmm—no," replied Tornado. "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 Chloe Rose, somewhat grumpily. "The simplest thing to say to friends or strangers to greet them is Salve!" replied Tornado. 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 Tornado.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Tornado the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Amalfi Sunset “Buongiorno, Chloe Rose!” said Crazy Charlie Cupig. "That means 'good morning', you know!" Chloe Rose 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, Chloe Rose!" "Well, buongiorno to you too, then," said Chloe Rose. 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 Crazy Charlie Cupig.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Crazy Charlie Cupig the Cupig. They both received one silver mole!
Crazy Charlie Cupig and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Mediterranean Splendour “I can never remember how to spell ‘Mediterranean’, Chloe Rose,” mused Adriana, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it two ts and one r?” “Simples,” grinned Chloe Rose. “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 Adriana. 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 Adriana.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Adriana the Fox’Maid (Ariilina) . They both received one silver mole!
@ Capri Sun "'Bella Italia!'" read out Mikey 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.'" Chloe Rose settled back in her tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, Mikey!" 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 Mikey.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Mikey the Miner's Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bar Ridente, Sant'Angelo "What are you doing, Night Wing?" asked Chloe Rose, coming across her friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen. "I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, Chloe Rose. I don't want to forget anything!" responded Night Wing. "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 Night Wing.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Night Wing the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Night Wing gave you 1 "Italy Passport Stamp" size 7
@ Pizza Oven As Chloe Rose'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! Chloe Rose 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 Rufus.
Chloe Rose shook paws with Rufus the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
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