@ Rocky Sardinian Cove MotoMoto begins its 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!
While touring Italy, you met Lady Aelfgifu.
MotoMoto shook paws with Lady Aelfgifu the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ La Macchinina Rossa -- Little Red Car "Here's another bit of trivia for you, PHOENIX!" called out MotoMoto. "The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como has featured in which two well-known films?" "I don't know, MotoMoto. Which films were they?" "The James Bond film Casino Royale and Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones," responded MotoMoto. 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 PHOENIX.
MotoMoto shook paws with PHOENIX the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Deep Blue Sea MotoMoto 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 MotoMoto. “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?” MotoMoto thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Choose a name!” it said. 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 Choose a name.
MotoMoto shook paws with Choose a name the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cagliari, Sardinia “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick as he did on the Irish Sea, MotoMoto!” said Suzy Q, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked MotoMoto. "Oh yes, indeedy," said Suzy Q. 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 Suzy Q.
MotoMoto shook paws with Suzy Q the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sardinian Haven "It's turned a bit hot, MotoMoto. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Frost. "Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said MotoMoto. 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 Frost.
MotoMoto shook paws with Frost the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Royal Olive Oil "Italian pets talk with their paws an awful lot, don't they, Skye?" remarked MotoMoto. "You know, I was talking to the tour guide about that, MotoMoto. 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!" 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 Skye.
MotoMoto shook paws with Skye the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sardinian Seaside Delight “Oh wow, MotoMoto, there's a butterfly!” Faεяydaε cried out. “It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied MotoMoto knowledgeably. 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 Faεяydaε.
MotoMoto shook paws with Faεяydaε the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sea Glass Fragments "'Bella Italia!'" read out Inukshuk 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.'" MotoMoto settled back in its tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, Inukshuk!" 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 Inukshuk.
MotoMoto shook paws with Inukshuk the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ I saw one ship go sailing by “Ooh, it's just starting to drizzle, MotoMoto!” said poddu laddoo. “Can you hold my gelato and map while I dig out my Pac-a-Mac?" MotoMoto good-naturedly took charge of poddu laddoo's possessions while she emptied her rucksack of a pack of sandwiches, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of toffees, a paperback novel, a bottle of mineral water, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old train tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a hotel key, some shopping receipts and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and tomato ketchup before locating the Pac-a-Mac right at the bottom. This she donned and then MotoMoto helped her put everything back in her rucksack. 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 poddu laddoo.
MotoMoto shook paws with poddu laddoo the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lavender Shop “What have you got in your rucksack, Stella?” asked MotoMoto. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, MotoMoto,” responded Stella. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Stella.
MotoMoto shook paws with Stella the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Turquoise Surf “Would you pass me the binoculars, MotoMoto?” said Lucky. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." 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 Lucky.
MotoMoto shook paws with Lucky the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canopied Café “Oh wow, MotoMoto, there's a butterfly!” Mittens cried out. “It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied MotoMoto knowledgeably. 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 Mittens.
MotoMoto shook paws with Mittens the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cheer Me Up Tiramisu “Let's practise some Italian phrases, MotoMoto!" said Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof. "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!'” MotoMoto looked puzzled. "Why do I have to say anything at all, Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof? 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?" Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof 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 ...!" 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.
MotoMoto shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Cala Gonone Koo was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as MotoMoto unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which it succeeded in knocking Koo’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Koo, 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!” 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 Koo.
MotoMoto shook paws with Koo the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
@ White Peacock Half way through MotoMoto's tour of "Islands of Italy", it 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 fluffy.
MotoMoto shook paws with fluffy the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Let's Go A'Sailing "We'll be spending at least three days in Venice, as there's so much to see, MotoMoto!" remarked Sweetie pie. "It says in our brochure it's one of the most recognisable destinations in the world thanks to its unique construction of canals and bridges. It says the main city of Venice is made up of 118 islands connected only by 400 bridges and 170 canals. It’s renowned for its gondolas, flat bottomed Venetian rowing boats that are the equivalent to taxis. Becoming a gondolier is no easy feat as you need a professional licence that’s only granted after 400 hours of training." "It doesn't sound as bad as London black cab drivers having to take The Knowledge before being granted a licence. That can take three or four years!" remarked MotoMoto. 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 Sweetie pie.
MotoMoto shook paws with Sweetie pie the Little Pink Monster. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Town “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Genoa? So romantic!" mused MotoMoto, sipping a leisurely espresso. "Well, I don't know," said Azure Beauty. "It's not all about drinking coffee and gazing at the sea. You have run up and down stairs to operate the light and the foghorn, and there may be no running water or electricity apart from a generator." MotoMoto considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." Sicilian Town A charming jumble of colourful houses is to be found in this Sicilian town.
While touring Italy, you met Azure Beauty.
MotoMoto shook paws with Azure Beauty the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Boating Trip “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, MotoMoto?” suggested Specks, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. MotoMoto agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Specks.
MotoMoto shook paws with Specks the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mural Apricot “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, MotoMoto?” suggested pinkguick, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. MotoMoto agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 pinkguick.
MotoMoto shook paws with pinkguick the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Sea Holly “Buongiorno, MotoMoto!” said Thimbl. "That means 'good morning', you know!" MotoMoto 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, MotoMoto!" "Well, buongiorno to you too, then," said MotoMoto. 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 Thimbl.
MotoMoto shook paws with Thimbl the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tricolour Pig On disembarking from the tour bus, Chrysomelidae ♡ surveyed the current stopping place. “Would you fancy living here, MotoMoto?” "Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said MotoMoto. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!" 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 Chrysomelidae ♡.
MotoMoto shook paws with Chrysomelidae ♡ the Rare Rainbow Leaf Beetle. They both received one silver mole!
@ Land Ahoy! "Italian pets talk with their paws an awful lot, don't they, Midnight?" remarked MotoMoto. "You know, I was talking to the tour guide about that, MotoMoto. 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!" Land Ahoy! Such fun for everypet to take a sailing boat on a trip round Sicily in Italy!
While touring Italy, you met Midnight.
MotoMoto shook paws with Midnight the Black Feisty Fox. 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," Eric said, offering MotoMoto a chestnut biscotto from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, Eric!" said MotoMoto. 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 Eric.
MotoMoto shook paws with Eric the Red Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Strombolicchio, Sicily "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 MotoMoto. "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 rex. MotoMoto 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!" 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 rex.
MotoMoto shook paws with rex the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Italy "Here's another bit of trivia for you, ashley!" called out MotoMoto. "The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como has featured in which two well-known films?" "I don't know, MotoMoto. Which films were they?" "The James Bond film Casino Royale and Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones," responded MotoMoto. 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 ashley.
MotoMoto shook paws with ashley the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tuscan Delicacy "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, Mittens?" remarked MotoMoto. "Well, they certainly are amazing, MotoMoto," responded Mittens. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" 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 Mittens.
MotoMoto shook paws with Mittens the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mediterranean Diet "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, Bunnibuns?" remarked MotoMoto. "Well, they certainly are amazing, MotoMoto," responded Bunnibuns. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" 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 Bunnibuns.
MotoMoto shook paws with Bunnibuns the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heavenly Hibiscus "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Abergavenny!" announced MotoMoto. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Abergavenny. 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 Abergavenny.
MotoMoto shook paws with Abergavenny the Welsh dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cream Terrace "Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, MotoMoto!" enthused Joonie. "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 Joonie. MotoMoto unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for itself, popped it in its mouth and offered the packet to Joonie. "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." 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 Joonie.
MotoMoto shook paws with Joonie the Black Panther. They both received one silver mole!
@ Salina Islands, Sicily As MotoMoto's tour of "Islands of Italy" comes to an end, it 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. MotoMoto 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 T.C..
MotoMoto shook paws with T.C. the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
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