It was very early in the morning when Ellie arrived in Salzburg. Before checking into her hotel, she went to the lake and made friends with a family of ducks.
While travelling in Europe, you met Sydney.
Ellie shook paws with Sydney the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
Sydney and you found 5 "Old Fashioned Wooden Toboggan" size 4.
Ellie arrived at the beautiful old hotel, die Altstadt, which was in a central location of the Old Town, very close to restaurants and all sorts of quaint shops.
While travelling in Europe, you met Sheba.
Ellie shook paws with Sheba the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Austria! Excited to be here for the first time, Ellie was fascinated to learn that Austria has the national flag with the longest history, having been in continuous use since 1230!
While travelling in Europe, you met Faεяydaε.
Ellie shook paws with Faεяydaε the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Ellie and the group visited the Café founded by confectioner Paul Fürst in 1890. Fürst created the now world-famous Salzburg Mozartkugel (pistachio, marzipan and nougat coated with chocolate), winning a gold medal for his product at the 1905 Paris exhibition.
While travelling in Europe, you met Freddie Feelgood.
Ellie shook paws with Freddie Feelgood the Giraffe. They both received one silver mole!
Ellie loved her slice of Sachertorte with whipped cream! The group learnt that it had been concocted by a 16-year-old apprentice chef, Franz Sacher, in 1832.
While travelling in Europe, you met Jewel.
Ellie shook paws with Jewel the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
On their first expedition after their Kaffee und Kuchen, the pets learnt about the history of beer brewing in Salzburg, a tradition that goes back 600 years.
While travelling in Europe, you met Milk.
Ellie shook paws with Milk the Holstein Friesian Calf. They both received one silver mole!
The group then had a tour down the Getreidegasse, the bustling, charming heart of Salzburg's Old Town. Ellie and the others met visiting pets from around the world. They all enjoyed the traditional inns and unique businesses steeped in history!
While travelling in Europe, you met Misty.
Ellie shook paws with Misty the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Misty and you found 5 "Snow Covered Jack Pine" size 4.
"Oh, Sue!" exclaimed Ellie. "We've just met two fabulous unicorns in Salzburg! Time to party!" The group were at the Mirabell Palace, where unicorns guard the gate. The pets had great fun recreating a well-known scene from The Sound of Music although they had trouble hitting those high notes!
While travelling in Europe, you met Sweetpea.
Ellie shook paws with Sweetpea the Sweet Succulent. They both received one silver mole!
Sweetpea and you found 5 "Snow Covered Sugar Maple Tree" size 4.
Ellie and her fellow guests on the Singletons' Romantic Salzburg tour enjoyed a light luncheon of Italian pasta with rocket and parmesan at a local Konditorei before the afternoon's events commenced.
While travelling in Europe, you met Spiky Olafsson.
Ellie shook paws with Spiky Olafsson the Snowflake. They both received one silver mole!
Spiky Olafsson gave you 1 "Smoky Quartz (Stone Of Power) Gem" size 8
One pet in the group ventured a little too far out on the wet stones to capture the perfect shot of the waterfall, and wailed for help! Ellie carefully ventured over, slipping a few times, hung the pet's camera safely round her neck, then with both pets clutching paws, Ellie guided her companion back to terra firma!
While travelling in Europe, you met Leapy.
Ellie shook paws with Leapy the Red-Eyed Tree Frog. They both received one silver mole!
Visiting an old farmhouse where there had been a great deal of snow, Ellie had to face her fears and press on when the terrain was really very difficult and scary!
While travelling in Europe, you met Twinkel.
Ellie shook paws with Twinkel the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
The little group had a taste of skiing! Ellie was extremely nervous, partly from a fear of looking a fool in front of the others, and partly because she thought she might lose control of her skis and go sliding helplessly down the slope! But she overcame her feelings of being scared and managed very well!
While travelling in Europe, you met Little Gobbles.
Ellie shook paws with Little Gobbles the Turkey. They both received one silver mole!
Little Gobbles gave you 1 "Violet Abyss Eye Gem" size 8
On a trip to the zoo they enjoyed banana milkshakes sitting round the penguin enclosure. One of the penguins in the group made friends with one of the zoo inhabitants!
While travelling in Europe, you met broccolli.
Ellie shook paws with broccolli the Introvurtle. They both received one silver mole!
The pets were taken on an evening coach tour. As the light started to dim, they stopped at the romantic Millstättersee to stretch their paws, flippers and wings, and to take photographs of the memorable scene.
While travelling in Europe, you met Belle.
Ellie shook paws with Belle the Snow Cheerling. They both received one silver mole!
Belle and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowcat" size 4.
Their guide explained that in Bad Hofgastein, well-being is the top priority, with forest bathing, yoga or thermal baths, and in summer & autumn, the area was a real hiking hotspot. The peaks around Bad Hofgastein rise to over 2,400 m (7875 feet). The Gastein cable cars take you up and right into the heart of the enchanting mountain world of the Hohe Tauern.
While travelling in Europe, you met Svante Sture.
Ellie shook paws with Svante Sture the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Svante Sture and you found 5 "Winter Window For Brick House" size 4.
The guide said that on a summer's day the lake was a beautiful turquoise colour, and good for sailing and swimming. There were stunning views all around, even on this misty February evening. Ellie felt very happy at being present at this wonderful lake with its sense of tranquillity.
While travelling in Europe, you met Joshua.
Ellie shook paws with Joshua the Spirit Bear. They both received one silver mole!
This Baroque RC cathedral, in the Old Town, was rebuilt in the 17th C on the site of an existing building . The dome has a height of 108 feet. The bells were cast in 1628. Mozart was baptised here in 1756.
While travelling in Europe, you met Blueberry.
Ellie shook paws with Blueberry the Night Scares Caterpillar
. They both received one silver mole!
Blueberry gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Bleu" FULL SIZE
Ellie was interested to learn about the Mönchsberg, a mountain close to the city of Salzburg, named after the monks of St Peter's Abbey, and from which magnificent panoramas of the city can be seen.
While travelling in Europe, you met Ivory.
Ellie shook paws with Ivory the Leopard gecko. They both received one silver mole!
Ivory gave you 1 "Dorothy the Explorer Dragon" size 7
Leopoldskron Palace was one of the most important filming locations for The Sound of Music as the majestic palace and perfect lake view backdrop served as the primary filming location for all of the lake terrace scenes of the Von Trapp family home.
While travelling in Europe, you met Gabriella.
Ellie shook paws with Gabriella the Summerfly. They both received one silver mole!
A final stop allowed the pets to view part of Salzburg as it slept under the moonlight. Ellie mused gently, "Oh Dorothy, I wish you were here to see this!"
While travelling in Europe, you met Icywylde.
Ellie shook paws with Icywylde the Wild White Tiger Cub. They both received one silver mole!
Dorothy gave you a really great gift, "A Pair Of Pink Roses" !
As the day drew to a close, the pets, many of them singing, more or less in tune, their favourite songs from The Sound of Music were driven back to the hotel for one final night before moving on.
Ellie has enjoyed visting Salzburg, but it is time to go home. Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy this event!
While travelling in Europe, you met Snochte.
Ellie shook paws with Snochte the Snowman. They both received one silver mole!
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