It was very early in the morning when Aunt Dora 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 Cherrie.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Cherrie the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
Aunt Dora 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 Peridot.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Peridot the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
Peridot and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowcat" size 4.
Austria! Excited to be here for the first time, Aunt Dora 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 ✯ƒaεяy∂aε✯☽☆☾✯.
Aunt Dora shook paws with ✯ƒaεяy∂aε✯☽☆☾✯ the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Aunt Dora 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 Bindy.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Bindy the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
Aunt Dora 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 Solo.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Solo the Bashful Badger. 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 Brown Bobby.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Brown Bobby the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
The group then had a tour down the Getreidegasse, the bustling, charming heart of Salzburg's Old Town. Aunt Dora 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 Firefly.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Firefly the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
Firefly and you found 5 "Snow Plush, Teddy Bear" size 4.
"Oh, Sue!" exclaimed Aunt Dora. "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 Bailey Bunny.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Bailey Bunny the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
Bailey Bunny gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Vert & Gris" FULL SIZE
Aunt Dora 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 Miss Flicka.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Miss Flicka the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
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! Aunt Dora carefully ventured over, slipping a few times, hung the pet's camera safely round her neck, then with both pets clutching paws, Aunt Dora guided her companion back to terra firma!
While travelling in Europe, you met Starla.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Starla the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Visiting an old farmhouse where there had been a great deal of snow, Aunt Dora had to face her fears and press on when the terrain was really very difficult and scary!
While travelling in Europe, you met Amethyst.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Amethyst the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Amethyst gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Violet" FULL SIZE
The little group had a taste of skiing! Aunt Dora 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 Tressla.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Tressla the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Tressla gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Vert & Gris" FULL SIZE
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 Choose a name.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. 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 Choose a name.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
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 Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowcat" 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. Aunt Dora felt very happy at being present at this wonderful lake with its sense of tranquillity.
While travelling in Europe, you met Tina.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Tina the Posh Peacock. 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 Molasses Jones.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Molasses Jones the Sloth. They both received one silver mole!
Molasses Jones gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Rose" FULL SIZE
Aunt Dora 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 Lady Jane.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Lady Jane the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
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 Chipilona.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Chipilona the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Chipilona gave you 1 "Feelin’ Feline Eye Gem" size 8
A final stop allowed the pets to view part of Salzburg as it slept under the moonlight. Aunt Dora mused gently, "Oh Dorothy, I wish you were here to see this!"
While travelling in Europe, you met Mr. Dylan.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Mr. Dylan the Yellow Lovable Labrador. 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.
Aunt Dora 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 Bentley.
Aunt Dora shook paws with Bentley the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
