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@ Venice Lido
Silver Mist begins her 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.

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@ Venetian Gondolas at Dawn
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Silver Mist to Princess. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!”
Venetian Gondolas at Dawn
Gondolas waiting in readiness for another busy day on the canals of Venice.

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@ Canal Locale
"That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Sweetness?" remarked Silver Mist.
"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 Sweetness.
Canal Locale
This quaint little bridge is typical of the backwaters of Venice's watery streets.

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@ Grand Old Opera
“Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Silver Mist. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Snowflake.
“No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Silver Mist, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Silver Mist."
"It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Snowflake indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'"
Silver Mist seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", she grumbled.
Snowflake sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead."
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!

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@ Bridge of Mystery
"It's turned a bit hot, Silver Mist. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Lilly.
"Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Silver Mist.
Bridge of Mystery
A beautiful old bridge in such a romantic city as Venice...

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@ Gondolas in the Misty Dawn
Silver Mist and Tommen shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Silver Mist. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Tommen. “This is my best side.”
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.

Episodio 7/30

@ Grand Canal, Venice
Amanda was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Silver Mist unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking Amanda’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Amanda, 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!”
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.

Episodio 8/30

@ Carnival of Venice
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said DIDI, after she and Silver Mist had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end.
"Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Silver Mist. "The thought of that generally keeps me going."
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.

Episodio 9/30

@ Fiery Venetian Sunset
"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 Silver Mist.
"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 Violet.
Silver Mist 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!"
Fiery Venetian Sunset
Sunset falls on Venice's Grand Canal as the boats wind down their trade for the night.

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@ Orange and Lemon
“I can never remember how to spell ‘Mediterranean’, Silver Mist,” mused Chester, clutching a postcard and sucking the end of his pen. “Is it two ts and one r?”
“Simples,” grinned Silver Mist. “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 Chester.
Orange and Lemon
These magnificent buildings on Venice's Grand Canal are in gorgeous shades of amber and apricot.

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@ Water Taxi
"... 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, Legolas?" remarked Silver Mist.
"I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you were saying. Is it a gelato flavour?" asked Legolas.
Silver Mist 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."
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?

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@ Murano Glass Birds
"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 Zach from the itinerary.
"We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Zach!" responded Silver Mist. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!"
"Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Zach.
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.

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@ Serene Venice
“Oh wow, Silver Mist, there's a butterfly!” Paws cried out.
“It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied Silver Mist knowledgeably.
Serene Venice
Venice at night—serene and romantic ...

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@ Gothic Windows
Silver Mist and Mae shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Silver Mist. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Mae. “This is my best side.”
Gothic Windows
Gondolas wait moored outside these architectural wonders.

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@ Venetian Nights
Half way through Silver Mist's tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol", she 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.

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@ Caorle Lighthouse, Italy
"seema," gulped Silver Mist apprehensively, "Have you seen this item on the itinerary? We'll be going to see an active volcano, Mount Vesuvius, on the Naples leg!"
"Don't worry, Silver Mist!" said seema reassuringly. "It's not erupted since 79 CE. Admittedly, on that occasion, it did wipe out the Roman city of Pompeii and an estimated three million inhabitants, but today Mount Vesuvius is a large national park that attracts tourists wanting to hike up to the top and take a look inside. The brochure says the trail to the top is beginner-friendly and about a 2½ mile (4km) round trip."
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.

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@ Venetian Mystery
Silver Mist 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 Silver Mist. “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?”
Silver Mist thought about it for a while. “You may have a point there, Baby!” she said.
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.

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@ Murano Glass Bubbles
"That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, Mitsy?" remarked Silver Mist.
"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 Mitsy.
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!

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@ Lagoon Boat Trip
“I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Silver Mist!” said get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 ruefully.
"Never mind," said Silver Mist. "We'll look them up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
Lagoon Boat Trip
All over Venice, small boats are at hand to ferry passengers hither and thither.

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@ Dreamy Venice Sunset
“You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this region here, Silver Mist!” said Jimmy.
"It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Silver Mist.
Dreamy Venice Sunset
As the sun falls and a mist rises, Venice starts to wind down after another busy day.

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@ Burano, Italy
“Let's practise saying 'hello' in Italian," said Choose a name.
"That's an easy one—Ciao!” said Silver Mist, beaming happily.
"Mm—yes, and mmm—no," replied Choose a name. "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 Silver Mist, somewhat grumpily.
"The simplest thing to say to friends or strangers to greet them is Salve!" replied Choose a name.
Burano, Italy
This colourful little town is near Venice.

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@ Venetian Memories
“What have you got in your rucksack, Inukshuk?” asked Silver Mist. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, Silver Mist,” responded Inukshuk. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Venetian Memories
Anypet would love to own this splendid oil painting to put on their wall as a beautiful memento of their Italian trip!

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@ Ornate Italian Ironwork
"It must be so romantic working on a vineyard, Silver Mist," said BB 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 Silver Mist. “Then more work throughout spring, leaf pruning later in the year, followed by grape pruning. It doesn’t stop.”
BB waved her glass. “I’ll have staff to do all that,” she said.
Ornate Italian Ironwork
A fine example of wrought ironwork guarding this Italian house.

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@ Tyrolean Peaks
"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 Roskaizan from the itinerary.
"We'll have to take care not to go too mad there, Roskaizan!" responded Silver Mist. "Perhaps a designer T-shirt!"
"Hmm—I think a designer bath cube will be more within my budget!" remarked Roskaizan.
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.

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@ Dolomite Backdrop
"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, jingle?" remarked Silver Mist. "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!"
jingle 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!"
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.

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@ Pragser Wildsee, Tyrol
“Oh wow, Silver Mist, there's a butterfly!” Choose a name cried out.
“It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied Silver Mist knowledgeably.
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.

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@ Mountain Skiing
“Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Silver Mist. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Daisy Duke.
“No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Silver Mist, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Silver Mist."
"It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Daisy Duke indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'"
Silver Mist seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", she grumbled.
Daisy Duke sighed heavily. "Let's try another one instead."
Mountain Skiing
The Dolomites in Italy waking up to another day's skiing opportunities.

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@ Skiing Paradise
“Oh wow, Silver Mist, there's a butterfly!” Slushie cried out.
“It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied Silver Mist knowledgeably.
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.

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@ Dolomite Songster
“What have you got in your rucksack, gemma?” asked Silver Mist. “It looks very full!”
“I’ve come prepared for anything, Silver Mist,” responded gemma. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!”
Dolomite Songster
A lone songbird greets the dawn in the Italian Dolomtes.

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@ Misty Peaks
As Silver Mist's tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol" comes to an end, she 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!
Silver Mist has completed their tour of "Northern Italy - Venice and Tyrol"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour part of Italy!