@ Rocky Sardinian Cove Pluto begins his 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 Laila Lu.
Pluto shook paws with Laila Lu the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ La Macchinina Rossa -- Little Red Car “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick as he did on the Irish Sea, Pluto!” said Abby, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Pluto. "Oh yes, indeedy," said Abby. 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 Abby.
Pluto shook paws with Abby the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Deep Blue Sea "We'll be seeing a bit of everything here in Italy," remarked Cutey Purr. "You could say, from Giotto to gelato!" "That pistachio gelato we had last night was superb!" marvelled Pluto. "You can certainly tell the difference between Italian ice cream and the mass produced stuff we have at home!" 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 Cutey Purr.
Pluto shook paws with Cutey Purr the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cagliari, Sardinia "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, George?" remarked Pluto. "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!" George 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!" 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 George.
Pluto shook paws with George the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sardinian Haven "... 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, Scaredy Cat?" remarked Pluto. "I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Scaredy Cat. Pluto 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." 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 Scaredy Cat.
Pluto shook paws with Scaredy Cat the Scared Black Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Royal Olive Oil “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Pluto to Slider Zea. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!” 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 Slider Zea.
Pluto shook paws with Slider Zea the Baby otter. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sardinian Seaside Delight Pluto and Dreamer were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! 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 Dreamer.
Pluto shook paws with Dreamer the Sugar Plum Fairy. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sea Glass Fragments Pluto and Finn shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Pluto. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Finn. “This is my best side.” 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 Finn.
Pluto shook paws with Finn the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ I saw one ship go sailing by "... 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, ceefa?" remarked Pluto. "I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked ceefa. Pluto 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." 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 ceefa.
Pluto shook paws with ceefa the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lavender Shop Rascal was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Pluto unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Rascal’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Rascal, 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!” 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 Rascal.
Pluto shook paws with Rascal the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Turquoise Surf “Let's practise saying 'hello' in Italian," said George. "That's an easy one—Ciao!” said Pluto, beaming happily. "Mm—yes, and mmm—no," replied George. "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 Pluto, somewhat grumpily. "The simplest thing to say to friends or strangers to greet them is Salve!" replied George. 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 George.
Pluto shook paws with George the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canopied Café “I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Pluto!” said Esmeralda ruefully. "Never mind," said Pluto. "We'll look them up when we get back to the hotel tonight!" 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 Esmeralda.
Pluto shook paws with Esmeralda the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cheer Me Up Tiramisu Pluto and Foxie were entranced on reaching this Mediterranean viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! 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 Foxie.
Pluto shook paws with Foxie the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cala Gonone "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said Sunshine. "I've realised how little I know about it." Pluto thought about this. "Good scheme!" he said. 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 Sunshine.
Pluto shook paws with Sunshine the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ White Peacock Half way through Pluto's tour of "Islands of Italy", he 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 Ailfric.
Pluto shook paws with Ailfric the Elf Baby. They both received one silver mole!
@ Let's Go A'Sailing "Here's another bit of trivia for you, Silky!" called out Pluto. "The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como has featured in which two well-known films?" "I don't know, Pluto. Which films were they?" "The James Bond film Casino Royale and Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones," responded Pluto. 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 Silky.
Pluto shook paws with Silky the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Town Pluto was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Mae!” she exclaimed happily. "O Sole Mio or My Own Sun. This takes me back!" Sicilian Town A charming jumble of colourful houses is to be found in this Sicilian town.
While touring Italy, you met Mae.
Pluto shook paws with Mae the Angel Wing Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Boating Trip "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, Charbon?" remarked Pluto. "Well, they certainly are amazing, Pluto," responded Charbon. "But I'd rather own a little Fiat 500! They are terminally cute!" 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 Charbon.
Pluto shook paws with Charbon the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mural Apricot “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Pluto?” said Clover. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Pluto. 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 Clover.
Pluto shook paws with Clover the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sicilian Sea Holly "What does Benvenuti a tutti! mean, Lulu?" queried Pluto, admiring the front of his travel itinerary. "It means 'Welcome, everypet!" replied Lulu. 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 Lulu.
Pluto shook paws with Lulu the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tricolour Pig "That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Ivy Delightful Cheeks?" remarked Pluto. "On our table the waiter explained that risotto is a rice dish with origins in Lombardy. It’s cooked in a broth to make it creamy. It must be made with a short-grain variant of Italian rice, usually Arborio, as this absorbs less water and gives the risotto a sticky texture," said Ivy Delightful Cheeks. 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 Ivy Delightful Cheeks.
Pluto shook paws with Ivy Delightful Cheeks the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Ivy Delightful Cheeks and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Land Ahoy! “Oh wow, Pluto, there's a butterfly!” Midnight Blue cried out. “It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied Pluto knowledgeably. Land Ahoy! Such fun for everypet to take a sailing boat on a trip round Sicily in Italy!
While touring Italy, you met Midnight Blue.
Pluto shook paws with Midnight Blue the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Couture Boutique “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Pluto?” said samx295. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Pluto. 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 samx295.
Pluto shook paws with samx295 the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Strombolicchio, Sicily "What are you doing, Enterbeauty a name for this pet?" asked Pluto, coming across his friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen. "I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, Pluto. I don't want to forget anything!" responded Enterbeauty a name for this pet. "Oh, and the tour guide taught me a lovely phrase just now—Dall'Italia, con amore!—'From Italy, with love'. I'm going to use it on my postcards home to my Mum." 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 Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Pluto shook paws with Enterbeauty a name for this pet the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Enterbeauty a name for this pet and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Italy "That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Foxie?" remarked Pluto. "On our table the waiter explained that risotto is a rice dish with origins in Lombardy. It’s cooked in a broth to make it creamy. It must be made with a short-grain variant of Italian rice, usually Arborio, as this absorbs less water and gives the risotto a sticky texture," said Foxie. 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 Foxie.
Pluto shook paws with Foxie the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tuscan Delicacy “Would you pass me the binoculars, Pluto?” said Jack. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." 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 Jack.
Pluto shook paws with Jack the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mediterranean Diet “Let's practise some Italian phrases, Pluto!" said PHOENIX. "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!'” Pluto looked puzzled. "Why do I have to say anything at all, PHOENIX? 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?" PHOENIX 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 ...!" 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 PHOENIX.
Pluto shook paws with PHOENIX the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Heavenly Hibiscus Pluto was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My mum used to sing this, Max!” he exclaimed happily. "O Sole Mio or My Own Sun. This takes me back!" 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 Max.
Pluto shook paws with Max the English Bulldog. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cream Terrace "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, CoCoKo!" announced Pluto. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded CoCoKo. 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 CoCoKo.
Pluto shook paws with CoCoKo the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
@ Salina Islands, Sicily As Pluto's tour of "Islands of Italy" comes to an end, he 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. Pluto 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 WillDroid.
Pluto shook paws with WillDroid the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
WillDroid gave you 1 "False Harvest Floral Display"
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