It was very early in the morning when Kelebek arrived in Salzburg. Before checking into her hotel, she went to the lake and made friends with a family of ducks.
While travelling in Europe, you met Rhodo.
Kelebek shook paws with Rhodo the Lovely Pink Kitty. They both received one silver mole!
Kelebek arrived at the beautiful old hotel, die Altstadt, which was in a central location of the Old Town, very close to restaurants and all sorts of quaint shops.
While travelling in Europe, you met Dot.
Kelebek shook paws with Dot the Moondust Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
Dot and you found 5 "Snow Covered Eastern White Pine" size 4.
Austria! Excited to be here for the first time, Kelebek was fascinated to learn that Austria has the national flag with the longest history, having been in continuous use since 1230!
While travelling in Europe, you met Taffy.
Kelebek shook paws with Taffy the Pink baby bear. They both received one silver mole!
Taffy gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé vert et bleu" FULL SIZE
Kelebek and the group visited the Café founded by confectioner Paul Fürst in 1890. Fürst created the now world-famous Salzburg Mozartkugel (pistachio, marzipan and nougat coated with chocolate), winning a gold medal for his product at the 1905 Paris exhibition.
While travelling in Europe, you met FNUG.
Kelebek shook paws with FNUG the Elf Baby. They both received one silver mole!
FNUG and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowdog" size 4.
Kelebek loved her slice of Sachertorte with whipped cream! The group learnt that it had been concocted by a 16-year-old apprentice chef, Franz Sacher, in 1832.
While travelling in Europe, you met Coldon.
Kelebek shook paws with Coldon the Spotted Seal. They both received one silver mole!
Coldon and you found 5 "Plowy McPlowface the Snowplow" size 4.
On their first expedition after their Kaffee und Kuchen, the pets learnt about the history of beer brewing in Salzburg, a tradition that goes back 600 years.
While travelling in Europe, you met Selina.
Kelebek shook paws with Selina the Candy Cane Fairy. They both received one silver mole!
The group then had a tour down the Getreidegasse, the bustling, charming heart of Salzburg's Old Town. Kelebek and the others met visiting pets from around the world. They all enjoyed the traditional inns and unique businesses steeped in history!
While travelling in Europe, you met GUMPE.
Kelebek shook paws with GUMPE the Dwarf Hamster. They both received one silver mole!
"Oh, Sue!" exclaimed Kelebek. "We've just met two fabulous unicorns in Salzburg! Time to party!" The group were at the Mirabell Palace, where unicorns guard the gate. The pets had great fun re­creating a well-known scene from The Sound of Music although they had trouble hitting those high notes!
While travelling in Europe, you met Anastasia.
Kelebek shook paws with Anastasia the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Kelebek and her fellow guests on the Singletons' Romantic Salzburg tour enjoyed a light luncheon of Italian pasta with rocket and parmesan at a local Konditorei before the afternoon's events commenced.
While travelling in Europe, you met Scaredy Cat.
Kelebek shook paws with Scaredy Cat the Scared Black Cat. They both received one silver mole!
One pet in the group ventured a little too far out on the wet stones to capture the perfect shot of the waterfall, and wailed for help! Kelebek carefully ventured over, slipping a few times, hung the pet's camera safely round her neck, then with both pets clutching paws, Kelebek guided her companion back to terra firma!
While travelling in Europe, you met Flurry.
Kelebek shook paws with Flurry the Snowman. They both received one silver mole!
Flurry and you found 5 "Winter Door For The Brick House, Closed" size 4.
Visiting an old farmhouse where there had been a great deal of snow, Kelebek had to face her fears and press on when the terrain was really very difficult and scary!
While travelling in Europe, you met Midnight.
Kelebek shook paws with Midnight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Midnight and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowcat" size 4.
The little group had a taste of skiing! Kelebek was extremely nervous, partly from a fear of looking a fool in front of the others, and partly because she thought she might lose control of her skis and go sliding helplessly down the slope! But she overcame her feelings of being scared and managed very well!
While travelling in Europe, you met Snow.
Kelebek shook paws with Snow the Snowman. They both received one silver mole!
Snow and you found 5 "Plowy McPlowface the Snowplow" size 4.
On a trip to the zoo they enjoyed banana milkshakes sitting round the penguin enclosure. One of the penguins in the group made friends with one of the zoo inhabitants!
While travelling in Europe, you met Unique.
Kelebek shook paws with Unique the Lilac Daydream Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Unique gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Vert & Gris" FULL SIZE
The pets were taken on an evening coach tour. As the light started to dim, they stopped at the romantic Millstättersee to stretch their paws, flippers and wings, and to take photographs of the memorable scene.
While travelling in Europe, you met Gigit.
Kelebek shook paws with Gigit the Baby Gorilla. They both received one silver mole!
Gigit gave you 1 "Smoky Quartz (Stone Of Power) Gem" size 8
Their guide explained that in Bad Hofgastein, well-being is the top priority, with forest bathing, yoga or thermal baths, and in summer & autumn, the area was a real hiking hotspot. The peaks around Bad Hofgastein rise to over 2,400 m (7875 feet). The Gastein cable cars take you up and right into the heart of the enchanting mountain world of the Hohe Tauern.
While travelling in Europe, you met Happy.
Kelebek shook paws with Happy the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
The guide said that on a summer's day the lake was a beautiful turquoise colour, and good for sailing and swimming. There were stunning views all around, even on this misty February evening. Kelebek felt very happy at being present at this wonderful lake with its sense of tranquillity.
While travelling in Europe, you met Aglewar.
Kelebek shook paws with Aglewar the Escaped Aye-Aye. They both received one silver mole!
This Baroque RC cathedral, in the Old Town, was rebuilt in the 17th C on the site of an existing building . The dome has a height of 108 feet. The bells were cast in 1628. Mozart was baptised here in 1756.
While travelling in Europe, you met Sandy.
Kelebek shook paws with Sandy the Brown Sea Turtle. They both received one silver mole!
Kelebek was interested to learn about the Mönchsberg, a mountain close to the city of Salzburg, named after the monks of St Peter's Abbey, and from which magnificent panoramas of the city can be seen.
While travelling in Europe, you met Happy.
Kelebek shook paws with Happy the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Happy gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Vert & Gris" FULL SIZE
Leopoldskron Palace was one of the most important filming locations for The Sound of Music as the majestic palace and perfect lake view backdrop served as the primary filming location for all of the lake terrace scenes of the Von Trapp family home.
While travelling in Europe, you met Persephone.
Kelebek shook paws with Persephone the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
A final stop allowed the pets to view part of Salzburg as it slept under the moonlight. Kelebek mused gently, "Oh Dorothy, I wish you were here to see this!"
While travelling in Europe, you met Eldon.
Kelebek shook paws with Eldon the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
Dorothy gave you a really great gift, "A Pair Of Pink Roses" !
As the day drew to a close, the pets, many of them singing, more or less in tune, their favourite songs from The Sound of Music were driven back to the hotel for one final night before moving on.
Kelebek has enjoyed visting Salzburg, but it is time to go home. Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy this event!
While travelling in Europe, you met nellie.
Kelebek shook paws with nellie the Graceful Elephant. They both received one silver mole!