@ Cooknook Tarzan 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 WillDroid.
Tarzan shook paws with WillDroid the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pizza de resistance “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this region here, Tarzan!” said Angel. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Tarzan. 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 Angel.
Tarzan shook paws with Angel the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Roof Invasion "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Tarzan," said Punky, "for this experience alone?" Tarzan, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! 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 Punky.
Tarzan shook paws with Punky the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Draped Grapes "It must be so romantic working on a vineyard, Tarzan," said Majestic 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 Tarzan. “Then more work throughout spring, leaf pruning later in the year, followed by grape pruning. It doesn’t stop.” Majestic waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. 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 Majestic.
Tarzan shook paws with Majestic the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Camogli, Genoa Tarzan and Julian shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Tarzan. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Julian. “This is my best side.” 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 Julian.
Tarzan shook paws with Julian the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Little Egret "'Bella Italia!'" read out MooCow 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.'" Tarzan settled back in his tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, MooCow!" 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 MooCow.
Tarzan shook paws with MooCow the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cygnet Rings "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said dora. "I've realised how little I know about it." Tarzan thought about this. "Good scheme!" he said. 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 dora.
Tarzan shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Black-Winged Stilt "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Astrid, after she and Tarzan had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Tarzan. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Astrid.
Tarzan shook paws with Astrid the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Scooter Italiana On disembarking from the tour bus, Flutter surveyed the current stopping place. “Would you fancy living here, Tarzan?” "Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Tarzan. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!" 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 Flutter.
Tarzan shook paws with Flutter the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ River Rapids “Would you pass me the binoculars, Tarzan?” said Moondustie. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." 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 Moondustie.
Tarzan shook paws with Moondustie the Moondust Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
@ Frutta e Vino “Where are we now, Tarzan?” asked lady lovely. "If it's Tuesday this must be Tuscany!" joked Tarzan. "Only kidding—let me check the map!" 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 lady lovely.
Tarzan shook paws with lady lovely the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tree in Mist "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 Tarzan. "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 W Axl Fox. Tarzan 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!" 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 W Axl Fox.
Tarzan shook paws with W Axl Fox the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ In Vino Veritas "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Tarzan," said Choose a name, "for this experience alone?" Tarzan, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! 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 Choose a name.
Tarzan shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Buon Appetito! "We'll be seeing a bit of everything here in Italy," remarked Chester. "You could say, from Giotto to gelato!" "That pistachio gelato we had last night was superb!" marvelled Tarzan. "You can certainly tell the difference between Italian ice cream and the mass produced stuff we have at home!" 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 Chester.
Tarzan shook paws with Chester the House Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Watery Perch Half way through Tarzan'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 Hoots.
Tarzan shook paws with Hoots the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yellow Corn Marigold “Would you pass me the binoculars, Tarzan?” said Nicole. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." 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 Nicole.
Tarzan shook paws with Nicole the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Confection Selection "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Coal, after he and Tarzan had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Tarzan. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." 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 Coal.
Tarzan shook paws with Coal the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Breathe In! "It must be so romantic working on a vineyard, Tarzan," said Pingu 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 Tarzan. “Then more work throughout spring, leaf pruning later in the year, followed by grape pruning. It doesn’t stop.” Pingu waved his glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” he said. 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 Pingu.
Tarzan shook paws with Pingu the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italian Tricolour “I can never remember how to spell ‘Mediterranean’, Tarzan,” mused sammy, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it two ts and one r?” “Simples,” grinned Tarzan. “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 sammy. 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 sammy.
Tarzan shook paws with sammy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rose Dawn “Oh wow, Tarzan, there's a butterfly!” Ziggy cried out. “It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied Tarzan knowledgeably. 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 Ziggy.
Tarzan shook paws with Ziggy the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mine's an espresso “Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Tarzan. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Skye. “No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Tarzan, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Tarzan." "It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Skye indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'" Tarzan seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", he grumbled. Skye sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead." 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 Skye.
Tarzan shook paws with Skye the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Arco san Felice, Puglia "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Tarzan," said frosty, "for this experience alone?" Tarzan, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! 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 frosty.
Tarzan shook paws with frosty the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bella Italia "... the texture of fairy floss, the scent of fresh grapes and orange blossom and the mouthwatering flavour of lemon sherbet, green apples and juicy peaches. Sounds lovely, doesn't it, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut?" remarked Tarzan. "I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Adept Sanitation Juggernaut. Tarzan chuckled. "No, not gelato. That was a description of Asti Spumante, a delicious sparkling wine from Piedmont. Along with Lambrusco and Prosecco, it's a popular budget alternative to champagne." 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 Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Tarzan shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Italian Quintet “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this region here, Tarzan!” said princess ♥ sparkles. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Tarzan. 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 princess ♥ sparkles.
Tarzan shook paws with princess ♥ sparkles the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
princess ♥ sparkles and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ 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 Tarzan to Flipper. “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 Flipper.
Tarzan shook paws with Flipper the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Amalfi Sunset "It must be so romantic working on a vineyard, Tarzan," said Brujula 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 Tarzan. “Then more work throughout spring, leaf pruning later in the year, followed by grape pruning. It doesn’t stop.” Brujula waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said. 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 Brujula.
Tarzan shook paws with Brujula the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mediterranean Splendour "What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, Midnight?" queried Tarzan, admiring the front of his travel itinerary. "It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied Midnight. 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 Midnight.
Tarzan shook paws with Midnight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Capri Sun Tarzan flicked through the phrasebook. “The tour guide at the door of the museum this morning said Prego! as she ushered us all in. She said it meant ‛After you'. I asked her especially.” “It's one of those terms that mean a number of things: ‛you're welcome', ‛don't mention it', ‛not at all', ‛after you!'. For example, if I reached for your bottle of orange juice you'd say, “Prego!—meaning ‛Please! Help yourself!” “No, I wouldn't. I'd jolly well tell you to get your paws off it,” grumbled Tarzan. “It's very confusing, having just one word covering half a dozen situations.” “Would you rather have to learn half a dozen different phrases, like you'd have in English, to cover each one?” Tarzan thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Lucy!” he said. 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 Lucy.
Tarzan shook paws with Lucy the Bee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bar Ridente, Sant'Angelo “Would you pass me the binoculars, Tarzan?” said Choose a name. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." 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 Choose a name.
Tarzan shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pizza Oven As Tarzan'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! Tarzan 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 Mystic.
Tarzan shook paws with Mystic the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
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