@ Cooknook Smokey begins his 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 Jaylee.
Smokey shook paws with Jaylee the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pizza de Resistance "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said Sweetums. "I've realised how little I know about it." Smokey thought about this. "Good scheme!" he said. 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 Sweetums.
Smokey shook paws with Sweetums the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Roof Invasion "Italian pets talk with their paws an awful lot, don't they, Woolly?" remarked Smokey. "You know, I was talking to the tour guide about that, Smokey. 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!" 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 Woolly.
Smokey shook paws with Woolly the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Draped Grapes "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, Bo?" remarked Smokey. "Well, they certainly are amazing, Smokey," responded Bo. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" 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 Bo.
Smokey shook paws with Bo the Wolverine. They both received one silver mole!
@ Camogli, Genoa “What have you got in your rucksack, Pony Pony?” asked Smokey. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Smokey,” responded Pony Pony. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Pony Pony.
Smokey shook paws with Pony Pony the Yellow Maned Pony. They both received one silver mole!
@ Little Egret “Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Smokey. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Butterscotch. “No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Smokey, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Smokey." "It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Butterscotch indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'" Smokey seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", he grumbled. Butterscotch sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead." 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 Butterscotch.
Smokey shook paws with Butterscotch the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cygnet Rings Smokey and Chessie were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! 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 Chessie.
Smokey shook paws with Chessie the Manatee (Blue). They both received one silver mole!
@ Black-Winged Stilt “Let's practise saying 'hello' in Italian," said Crocodile Beauty. "That's an easy one—Ciao!” said Smokey, beaming happily. "Mm—yes, and mmm—no," replied Crocodile Beauty. "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 Smokey, somewhat grumpily. "The simplest thing to say to friends or strangers to greet them is Salve!" replied Crocodile Beauty. 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 Crocodile Beauty.
Smokey shook paws with Crocodile Beauty the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Scooter Italiana "It's turned a bit hot, Smokey. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Donna. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Smokey. 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 Donna.
Smokey shook paws with Donna the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Rapids Smokey was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Smoothie!” he exclaimed happily. "O Sole Mio or My Own Sun. This takes me back!" 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 Smoothie.
Smokey shook paws with Smoothie the Golden retriever. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frutta e Vino Smokey and Priya were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! 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 Priya.
Smokey shook paws with Priya the Posh Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tree in Mist "It's turned a bit hot, Smokey. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said jingle. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Smokey. 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 jingle.
Smokey shook paws with jingle the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ In Vino Veritas Smokey and Nutsy Mouse were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! 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 Nutsy Mouse.
Smokey shook paws with Nutsy Mouse the Caffiend Clean Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Buon Appetito! “I can never remember how to spell ‘Mediterranean’, Smokey,” mused Kalila, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it two ts and one r?” “Simples,” grinned Smokey. “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 Kalila. 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 Kalila.
Smokey shook paws with Kalila the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Watery Perch Half way through Smokey's tour of "Southern Italy", he 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 Josie.
Smokey shook paws with Josie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yellow Corn Marigold "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, Doctor Hoo?" remarked Smokey. "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!" Doctor Hoo 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!" 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 Doctor Hoo.
Smokey shook paws with Doctor Hoo the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Confection Selection "It's turned a bit hot, Smokey. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said THX1138. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Smokey. 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 THX1138.
Smokey shook paws with THX1138 the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Breathe In! "'Bella Italia!'" read out Polly 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.'" Smokey settled back in his tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, Polly!" 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 Polly.
Smokey shook paws with Polly the Macaw. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italian Tricolour "We'll be seeing a bit of everything here in Italy," remarked Ubba. "You could say, from Giotto to gelato!" "That pistachio gelato we had last night was superb!" marvelled Smokey. "You can certainly tell the difference between Italian ice cream and the mass produced stuff we have at home!" 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 Ubba.
Smokey shook paws with Ubba the Glittering Violet Fish. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rose Dawn “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Smokey?” suggested Adept Sanitation Juggernaut, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Smokey agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Smokey shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 75 Travel Tokens!
@ Mine's an espresso "Italian pets talk with their paws an awful lot, don't they, Getaway?" remarked Smokey. "You know, I was talking to the tour guide about that, Smokey. 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!" 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 Getaway.
Smokey shook paws with Getaway the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Arco san Felice, Puglia "It must be so romantic working on a vineyard, Smokey," said Foxy contentedly sipping grape juice after a hard day’s sightseeing. "Imagine picking the ripe grapes while the sun sets and seeing them turned into wine!" "Hmm—now imagine being up at dawn in the cold of January and February pruning the woody stalks by hand and crushing them up for compost,” said Smokey. “Then more work throughout spring, leaf pruning later in the year, followed by grape pruning. It doesn’t stop.” Foxy waved his glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” he said. 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.
Smokey shook paws with Foxy the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bella Italia pengo was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Smokey unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking pengo’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said pengo, 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!” 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 pengo.
Smokey shook paws with pengo the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italian Quintet “Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Smokey. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Plumeria. “No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Smokey, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Smokey." "It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Plumeria indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'" Smokey seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", he grumbled. Plumeria sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead." 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 Plumeria.
Smokey shook paws with Plumeria the Sugar Plum Fairy. They both received one silver mole!
@ Is it Italian? “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Smokey to Ada. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!” 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 Ada.
Smokey shook paws with Ada the Astonishing Helper Ant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Amalfi Sunset “Would you pass me the binoculars, Smokey?” said Butterscotch. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." 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 Butterscotch.
Smokey shook paws with Butterscotch the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mediterranean Splendour "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Smokey," said Supahfly, "for this experience alone?" Smokey, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! 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 Supahfly.
Smokey shook paws with Supahfly the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Capri Sun "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, CatchThis18?" remarked Smokey. "Well, they certainly are amazing, Smokey," responded CatchThis18. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" 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 CatchThis18.
Smokey shook paws with CatchThis18 the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bar Ridente, Sant'Angelo “Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Smokey. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Spearmint. “No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Smokey, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Smokey." "It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Spearmint indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'" Smokey seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", he grumbled. Spearmint sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead." 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 Spearmint.
Smokey shook paws with Spearmint the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pizza Oven As Smokey's tour of "Southern Italy" comes to an end, he 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! Smokey has completed their tour of "Southern Italy"! Your PnF tour of Italy is now over, but PnF will hold a new event again soon!
While touring Italy, you met Hero.
Smokey shook paws with Hero the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
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