@ Venice Lido Peco begins his tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol" by downloading a map of specially chosen locations! Italy - North - Venice and Tyrol We start by unashamedly concentrating on the beautiful water city of Venice from dawn to night life, and experience delights from gondola trips on the canals, viewing quaint little bridges and magnificent architecture, to a visit to the grand Opera House. The pets will round off their Venetian tour with a visit to the famous Murano glass factory! We then move on to a colourful little town outside Venice before completing this leg of the trip by visiting scenes of a very different nature in the mountainous South Tyrol and Dolomites. Venice Lido The term Lido, which originates from this island, forms the first part of the name of many seaside resorts in Italy and is used to refer to certain types of outdoor swimming pools, especially in Great Britain. It also the origin of the name "Lido deck" on a cruise ship.
While touring Italy, you met Isabella.
Peco shook paws with Isabella the Pink Jay. They both received one silver mole!
Isabella gave you 1 "Italy - North - Venice and Tyrol"
@ Venetian Gondolas at Dawn Peco 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 Peco. “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?” Peco thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Freyja!” he said. Venetian Gondolas at Dawn Gondolas waiting in readiness for another busy day on the canals of Venice.
While touring Italy, you met Freyja.
Peco shook paws with Freyja the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canal Locale "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, Innes?" remarked Peco. "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!" Innes 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!" Canal Locale This quaint little bridge is typical of the backwaters of Venice's watery streets.
While touring Italy, you met Innes.
Peco shook paws with Innes the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Grand Old Opera "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, Bolly?" remarked Peco. "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!" Bolly 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!" Grand Old Opera Have you got your opera glasses at the ready? As the lights dim and the chatter dies down, prepare to be amazed! What musical treat is in store? Is it perhaps something by Verdi, or Rossini? Or then again, it could be a piece by Mascagni, Puccini or Vivaldi!
While touring Italy, you met Bolly.
Peco shook paws with Bolly the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bridge of Mystery "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, Starla?" remarked Peco. "Well, they certainly are amazing, Peco," responded Starla. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" Bridge of Mystery A beautiful old bridge in such a romantic city as Venice...
While touring Italy, you met Starla.
Peco shook paws with Starla the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Gondolas in the Misty Dawn “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Peco?” said lady lovely. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Peco. Gondolas in the Misty Dawn Venice -- the gondoliers must rise early to ready their craft for that day's trade ferrying passengers to and fro on the water streets of Venice.
While touring Italy, you met lady lovely.
Peco shook paws with lady lovely the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Grand Canal, Venice "... 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, Drogon?" remarked Peco. "I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Drogon. Peco 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." Grand Canal, Venice The Grand Canal not only connects most of Venice's top tourist attractions, it is one of its top attractions. Curving in a backwards 'S' shape through the very heart of the city, it is also Venice's High Street, always busy with waterborne traffic including everything from gondolas to barges carrying produce to market.
While touring Italy, you met Drogon.
Peco shook paws with Drogon the Purple Dragonfly 2.0. They both received one silver mole!
@ Carnival of Venice “Oh hello, Peco!” cried smokey. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Scotland back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!” Carnival of Venice The Carnevale di Venezia is one of the most well known carnivals around the world, and a charming characteristic of the city. It originated as a celebration of the last days of Lent centuries ago. Wearing a colourful mask hid differences in class and status and enabled the working classes to poke fun at the aristocracy. The carnival annually attracts many tourists, who applaud the sumptuous costumes and masks being paraded in the streets and piazzas. Creating masks is an art form in Venice.
While touring Italy, you met smokey.
Peco shook paws with smokey the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fiery Venetian Sunset "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Draco!" announced Peco. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Draco. Fiery Venetian Sunset Sunset falls on Venice's Grand Canal as the boats wind down their trade for the night.
While touring Italy, you met Draco.
Peco shook paws with Draco the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Orange and Lemon “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Genoa? So romantic!" mused Peco, sipping a leisurely espresso. "Well, I don't know," said Kai. "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." Peco considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." Orange and Lemon These magnificent buildings on Venice's Grand Canal are in gorgeous shades of amber and apricot.
While touring Italy, you met Kai.
Peco shook paws with Kai the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Water Taxi "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 Pingu from the itinerary. "We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Pingu!" responded Peco. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!" "Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Pingu. Water Taxi What better way to admire the Venetian architecture than to lie back on the gondola cushions as the gondolier steers you along the Grand Canal?
While touring Italy, you met Pingu.
Peco shook paws with Pingu the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Murano Glass Birds "A bit of trivia here, Dahlia!" remarked Peco, 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, Peco!" "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 Dahlia. Murano Glass Birds Murano glassware production dates back to the Middle Ages. The same-name island has quickly become a centre of glassmaking and shot to fame worldwide attracting more and more visitors. MadeMuranoGlass.com is located right there, in the picturesque Venetian Lagoon, selling pieces of art that will spark your interest.
While touring Italy, you met Dahlia.
Peco shook paws with Dahlia the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Serene Venice “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick as he did on the Irish Sea, Peco!” said Rusty, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Peco. "Oh yes, indeedy," said Rusty. Serene Venice Venice at night—serene and romantic ...
While touring Italy, you met Rusty.
Peco shook paws with Rusty the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Gothic Windows "Italy—the perfect choice for our travels this summer, Peco!" enthused Tallulah. "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 Tallulah. Peco unwrapped a torta al cioccolato pastiglia for himself, popped it in his mouth and offered the packet to Tallulah. "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." Gothic Windows Gondolas wait moored outside these architectural wonders.
While touring Italy, you met Tallulah.
Peco shook paws with Tallulah the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Venetian Nights Half way through Peco's tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol", he finds a special prize! Soft Azure Lake The soft delicate waters of this isolated lake are calling your name. Take some time off your busy schedule to make a visit. Venetian Nights As the heat of the day falls and the daytime busy-ness of the canal dies down, Venice lights up as waterside bars and restaurants fill up with patrons all set to enjoy pizza, pasta and Chianti while the water laps against the tethered gondolas.
While touring Italy, you met Dizzy.
Peco shook paws with Dizzy the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Caorle Lighthouse, Italy “Where are we now, Peco?” asked Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof. "If it's Tuesday this must be Tuscany!" joked Peco. "Only kidding—let me check the map!" Caorle Lighthouse, Italy Caorle Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on a little promontory at the end of the waterfront promenade in Caorle, Veneto on the Adriatic Sea. The lighthouse, established in 1905, consists of a quadrangular bell tower, 9 m (30 ft) high.
While touring Italy, you met Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Peco 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!
@ Venetian Mystery “I can never remember how to spell ‘Mediterranean’, Peco,” mused Mocha, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of her pen. “Is it two ts and one r?” “Simples,” grinned Peco. “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 Mocha. Venetian Mystery Dive in the wonderful atmosphere of a concert or an opera on stages full of charm and history, in the company of the virtuosity of great musicians and the amazing voices of singers in immortal operas.
While touring Italy, you met Mocha.
Peco shook paws with Mocha the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Murano Glass Bubbles "'Bella Italia!'" read out WillDroid 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.'" Peco settled back in his tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, WillDroid!" Murano Glass Bubbles Skilled craftsmen of Murano fashion these gorgeous globes in an array of stunning colours: azure, turquoise, orange, lime green and amber. Your trip to Venice would be incomplete without a visit to this artisans' factory!
While touring Italy, you met WillDroid.
Peco shook paws with WillDroid the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lagoon Boat Trip "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 Rex from the itinerary. "We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Rex!" responded Peco. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!" "Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Rex. Lagoon Boat Trip All over Venice, small boats are at hand to ferry passengers hither and thither.
While touring Italy, you met Rex.
Peco shook paws with Rex the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dreamy Venice Sunset Peco 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 Peco. “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?” Peco thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Shadow!” he said. Dreamy Venice Sunset As the sun falls and a mist rises, Venice starts to wind down after another busy day.
While touring Italy, you met Shadow.
Peco shook paws with Shadow the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Burano, Italy "'Bella Italia!'" read out DaiDai 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.'" Peco settled back in his tour bus seat. "It's certainly been all that so far, DaiDai!" Burano, Italy This colourful little town is near Venice.
While touring Italy, you met DaiDai.
Peco shook paws with DaiDai the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Venetian Memories Peco 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 Peco. “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?” Peco thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Pinky!” he said. Venetian Memories Anypet would love to own this splendid oil painting to put on their wall as a beautiful memento of their Italian trip!
While touring Italy, you met Pinky.
Peco shook paws with Pinky the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ornate Italian Ironwork “If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," Hugo said, offering Peco a chestnut biscotto from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, Hugo!" said Peco. Ornate Italian Ironwork A fine example of wrought ironwork guarding this Italian house.
While touring Italy, you met Hugo.
Peco shook paws with Hugo the Wild White Tiger Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tyrolean Peaks "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, Choose a name?" remarked Peco. "Well, they certainly are amazing, Peco," responded Choose a name. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" Tyrolean Peaks Imagine living and working on the slopes of this mountain range, far from the nearest town, with the chamois and other wildlife as your companions! The peace and being at one with nature must make up for the lack of mod cons.
While touring Italy, you met Choose a name.
Peco shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dolomite Backdrop Peco and Choose a name were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Dolomite Backdrop This is a "The hills are alive with the sound of music" backdrop if ever there was one! It is situated in Villnöß, Funes, South Tyrol, Italy. It has a German name and most people here speak German as their first language rather than Italian.
While touring Italy, you met Choose a name.
Peco shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pragser Wildsee, Tyrol “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Peco?” said unie. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Peco. Pragser Wildsee, Tyrol The most iconic sight in the Dolomites, the Lago di Braies is famous the world over for its turquoise waters, numerous boat houses, impressive spruce pines forests and immense limestone peaks.
While touring Italy, you met unie.
Peco shook paws with unie the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mountain Skiing "We'll be seeing a bit of everything here in Italy," remarked Listy. "You could say, from Giotto to gelato!" "That pistachio gelato we had last night was superb!" marvelled Peco. "You can certainly tell the difference between Italian ice cream and the mass produced stuff we have at home!" Mountain Skiing The Dolomites in Italy waking up to another day's skiing opportunities.
While touring Italy, you met Listy.
Peco shook paws with Listy the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Skiing Paradise "We'll be spending at least three days in Venice, as there's so much to see, Peco!" remarked Rufus. "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 Peco. Skiing Paradise Perfectly manicured white slopes for skiing in winter or fragrant flower meadows and dreamy scenery in summer months? The Dolomites can offer you both.
While touring Italy, you met Rufus.
Peco shook paws with Rufus the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dolomite Songster “If there's time at the end when we get back to the hotel, I might do some initial sketches for a watercolour painting," DAISY said, offering Peco a chestnut biscotto from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself. “That sounds like a good plan, DAISY!" said Peco. Dolomite Songster A lone songbird greets the dawn in the Italian Dolomtes.
While touring Italy, you met DAISY.
Peco shook paws with DAISY the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Misty Peaks As Peco's tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol" comes to an end, he rests under a shady tree and looks back on a perfect day. Soft Azure Stepped Waterfall Cascading not-so-slowly down a set of stone stairs, this waterfall is small yet powerful. Misty Peaks The Dolomites at dawn -- a rhapsody in blue! Peco has completed their tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Italy!
While touring Italy, you met coco.
Peco shook paws with coco the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
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