@ Rocky Sardinian Cove siema 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!
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siema shook paws with Grace the Afghan Hound. They both received one silver mole!
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siema visits "Islands of Italy"!
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@ La Macchinina Rossa -- Little Red Car “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick as he did on the Irish Sea, siema!” said BRUNO, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked siema. "Oh yes, indeedy," said BRUNO. 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 BRUNO.
siema shook paws with BRUNO the Brown Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Deep Blue Sea "Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, siema!" enthused Rainz. "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 Rainz. siema unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for herself, popped it in her mouth and offered the packet to Rainz. "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." 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 Rainz.
siema shook paws with Rainz the Luscious Lilac Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cagliari, Sardinia siema and Sadie were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! 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 Sadie.
siema shook paws with Sadie the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sardinian Haven “Let's practise saying 'hello' in Italian," said Choose a name. "That's an easy one—Ciao!” said siema, 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 siema, somewhat grumpily. "The simplest thing to say to friends or strangers to greet them is Salve!" replied Choose a name. 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 Choose a name.
siema shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Royal Olive Oil "Here's another bit of trivia for you, ****!" called out siema. "The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como has featured in which two well-known films?" "I don't know, siema. Which films were they?" "The James Bond film Casino Royale and Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones," responded siema. 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 ****.
siema shook paws with **** the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sardinian Seaside Delight "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, Archie?" remarked siema. "Well, they certainly are amazing, siema," responded Archie. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" 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 Archie.
siema shook paws with Archie the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sea Glass Fragments "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, CatchThis18!" announced siema. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded CatchThis18. 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 CatchThis18.
siema shook paws with CatchThis18 the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ I saw one ship go sailing by "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Otto. "Me too!" said siema. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" 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 Otto.
siema shook paws with Otto the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lavender Shop "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 siema. "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 Buzzz. siema 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!" 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 Buzzz.
siema shook paws with Buzzz the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Turquoise Surf "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 Sasha from the itinerary. "We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Sasha!" responded siema. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!" "Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Sasha. 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 Sasha.
siema shook paws with Sasha the Golden retriever. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canopied Café “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, siema?” suggested Mikey, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. siema agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Mikey.
siema shook paws with Mikey the Miner's Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cheer Me Up Tiramisu "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, Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof?" remarked siema. "Well, they certainly are amazing, siema," responded Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" 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 Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
siema shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Cala Gonone “Would you pass me the binoculars, siema?” said Gentle. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." 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 Gentle.
siema shook paws with Gentle the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ White Peacock Half way through siema'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 Archie.
siema shook paws with Archie the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Let's Go A'Sailing "What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, Donna?" queried siema, admiring the front of her travel itinerary. "It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied Donna. 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 Donna.
siema shook paws with Donna the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Town "A bit of trivia here, Enterbeauty a name for this pet!" remarked siema, 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, siema!" "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 Enterbeauty a name for this pet. Sicilian Town A charming jumble of colourful houses is to be found in this Sicilian town.
While touring Italy, you met Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
siema 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!
@ Sicilian Boating Trip “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, siema?” said Reynard. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said siema. 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 Reynard.
siema shook paws with Reynard the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mural Apricot “I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, siema!” said WillDroid ruefully. "Never mind," said siema. "We'll look them up when we get back to the hotel tonight!" 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 WillDroid.
siema shook paws with WillDroid the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Sea Holly “If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Choose a name said, offering siema a chestnut biscotto from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Choose a name!" said siema. 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 Choose a name.
siema shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tricolour Pig “Buongiorno, siema!” said Starlite. "That means 'good morning', you know!" siema 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, siema!" "Well, buongiorno to you too, then," said siema. 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 Starlite.
siema shook paws with Starlite the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Land Ahoy! “What have you got in your rucksack, Brujula?” asked siema. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, siema,” responded Brujula. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” Land Ahoy! Such fun for everypet to take a sailing boat on a trip round Sicily in Italy!
While touring Italy, you met Brujula.
siema shook paws with Brujula the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Couture Boutique “If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," jimkitty said, offering siema a chestnut biscotto from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, jimkitty!" said siema. 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 jimkitty.
siema shook paws with jimkitty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Strombolicchio, Sicily "Flora," gulped siema 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, siema!" said Flora 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." 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 Flora.
siema shook paws with Flora the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italy "That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Chamaeleon?" remarked siema. "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. 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 Chamaeleon.
siema shook paws with Chamaeleon the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tuscan Delicacy “Would you pass me the binoculars, siema?” said Chester. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." 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 Chester.
siema shook paws with Chester the House Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mediterranean Diet siema was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Choose a name!” she exclaimed happily. "O Sole Mio or My Own Sun. This takes me back!" 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 Choose a name.
siema shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heavenly Hibiscus "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, Cashmere?" remarked siema. "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!" Cashmere 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!" 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 Cashmere.
siema shook paws with Cashmere the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cream Terrace "Here's another bit of trivia for you, Whoot!" called out siema. "The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como has featured in which two well-known films?" "I don't know, siema. Which films were they?" "The James Bond film Casino Royale and Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones," responded siema. 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 Whoot.
siema shook paws with Whoot the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Salina Islands, Sicily As siema'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. siema 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 BERT.
siema shook paws with BERT the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
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