@ Venice Lido Dumpy 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 Nano.
Dumpy shook paws with Nano the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Nano gave you 1 "Italy - North - Venice and Tyrol"
@ Venetian Gondolas at Dawn "What are you doing, Flare?" asked Dumpy, coming across his friend in the hotel lounge, clutching a notebook and pen. "I'm keeping a diary of our experiences on this trip, Dumpy. I don't want to forget anything!" responded Flare. "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." Venetian Gondolas at Dawn Gondolas waiting in readiness for another busy day on the canals of Venice.
While touring Italy, you met Flare.
Dumpy shook paws with Flare the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Canal Locale On disembarking from the tour bus, Itchy surveyed the current stopping place. “Would you fancy living here, Dumpy?” "Well, it's certainly a bit different to where we live," said Dumpy. "But I could get used to it, I daresay!" Canal Locale This quaint little bridge is typical of the backwaters of Venice's watery streets.
While touring Italy, you met Itchy.
Dumpy shook paws with Itchy the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Grand Old Opera “Let's practise some of these Italian phrases in our brochure, Dumpy. I'll ask you what your name is! Come si chiama, Lei?” asked Sozos the Gentle Healer. “No, my name isn't 'Lei'," replied Dumpy, somewhat irritated. "Why are you asking that? Anyway—Mi chiamo Dumpy." "It doesn't mean, 'What's your name, Lei?'" responded Sozos the Gentle Healer indignantly. "The whole thing means 'What is your name?'" Dumpy seized the phrasebook. "Doesn't make sense, going round asking pets if they're called 'Lei'", he grumbled. Sozos the Gentle Healer 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!
While touring Italy, you met Sozos the Gentle Healer.
Dumpy shook paws with Sozos the Gentle Healer the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
Sozos the Gentle Healer and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Bridge of Mystery "I've bought so many souvenirs already my backpack's almost full!" said Jus2cute. "Me too!" said Dumpy. "It's great on this tour, isn't it?" Bridge of Mystery A beautiful old bridge in such a romantic city as Venice...
While touring Italy, you met Jus2cute.
Dumpy shook paws with Jus2cute the Corgi. They both received one silver mole!
@ Gondolas in the Misty Dawn “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Genoa? So romantic!" mused Dumpy, sipping a leisurely espresso. "Well, I don't know," said Silky. "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." Dumpy considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." 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 Silky.
Dumpy shook paws with Silky the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Grand Canal, Venice "That was a lovely risotto we had for supper last night, wasn't it, gemma?" remarked Dumpy. "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 gemma. 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 gemma.
Dumpy shook paws with gemma the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Carnival of Venice “Let's practise some Italian phrases, Dumpy!" said Noelle. "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!'” Dumpy looked puzzled. "Why do I have to say anything at all, Noelle? 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?" Noelle 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 ...!" 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 Noelle.
Dumpy shook paws with Noelle the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fiery Venetian Sunset “Let's just drink in this scene, shall we, Dumpy?” suggested Trix, sinking down on a convenient tree stump. Dumpy agreed it was well worth spending some time there! 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 Trix.
Dumpy shook paws with Trix the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Orange and Lemon "I'm going to have me a hazelnut gelato at the hotel tonight, Minerva!" announced Dumpy. "I can never decide what my favourite flavour is! I love the pistachio, also the chocolate mint, and the vanilla is fabulous, too!" responded Minerva. Orange and Lemon These magnificent buildings on Venice's Grand Canal are in gorgeous shades of amber and apricot.
While touring Italy, you met Minerva.
Dumpy shook paws with Minerva the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Water Taxi “What have you got in your rucksack, Selene?” asked Dumpy. “It looks very full!” “I’ve come prepared for anything, Dumpy,” responded Selene. “There’s canvas deck shoes, tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandshoes, walking boots, sandals, loafers—you name it, I’ve got it!” 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 Selene.
Dumpy shook paws with Selene the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Murano Glass Birds “Oh wow, Dumpy, there's a butterfly!” Alexandra cried out. “It looks like a Mazarine Blue," replied Dumpy knowledgeably. 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 Alexandra.
Dumpy shook paws with Alexandra the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Serene Venice "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said Rubeus. "I've realised how little I know about it." Dumpy thought about this. "Good scheme!" he said. Serene Venice Venice at night—serene and romantic ...
While touring Italy, you met Rubeus.
Dumpy shook paws with Rubeus the Mammoth. They both received one silver mole!
@ Gothic Windows "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, Adept Sanitation Juggernaut?" remarked Dumpy. "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!" Adept Sanitation Juggernaut 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," it said. "It says here that it's a very popular design for wedding cakes!" Gothic Windows Gondolas wait moored outside these architectural wonders.
While touring Italy, you met Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Dumpy shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Venetian Nights Half way through Dumpy'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 Baile Átha Cliath.
Dumpy shook paws with Baile Átha Cliath the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Caorle Lighthouse, Italy "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Dumpy," said dora, "for this experience alone?" Dumpy, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! 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 dora.
Dumpy shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Venetian Mystery “Would you pass me the binoculars, Dumpy?” said Bella. "I think that's an Alpine swift flitting around over there! They spend most of their lives in the air, you know." 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 Bella.
Dumpy shook paws with Bella the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Murano Glass Bubbles "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about architecture," said Jasper. "I've realised how little I know about it." Dumpy thought about this. "Good scheme!" he said. 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 Jasper.
Dumpy shook paws with Jasper the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lagoon Boat Trip Honey was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Dumpy unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Honey’s hat off. “Put that away, do!” said Honey, 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!” Lagoon Boat Trip All over Venice, small boats are at hand to ferry passengers hither and thither.
While touring Italy, you met Honey.
Dumpy shook paws with Honey the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dreamy Venice Sunset “Hey, have you seen what the next stop is, Dumpy?” said Max. "It looks fantastic!" "I'll get my camera ready," said Dumpy. 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 Max.
Dumpy shook paws with Max the English Bulldog. They both received one silver mole!
@ Burano, Italy "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 Dumpy. "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 Talos. Dumpy 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!" Burano, Italy This colourful little town is near Venice.
While touring Italy, you met Talos.
Dumpy shook paws with Talos the Snow Leopard. They both received one silver mole!
@ Venetian Memories “Oh hello, Dumpy!” cried Ada. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Scotland back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't 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!
While touring Italy, you met Ada.
Dumpy shook paws with Ada the Astonishing Helper Ant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ornate Italian Ironwork "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 Dumpy. "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 Choose a name. Dumpy 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!" Ornate Italian Ironwork A fine example of wrought ironwork guarding this Italian house.
While touring Italy, you met Choose a name.
Dumpy shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. 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, DAISY?" remarked Dumpy. "Well, they certainly are amazing, Dumpy," responded DAISY. "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 DAISY.
Dumpy shook paws with DAISY the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dolomite Backdrop “Oh hello, Dumpy!” cried Bubbles. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Scotland back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!” 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 Bubbles.
Dumpy shook paws with Bubbles the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pragser Wildsee, Tyrol “Let's hope Foxy doesn't get as seasick as he did on the Irish Sea, Dumpy!” said Aragorn, studying the future itinerary. "Can you get seasick on a lake?" asked Dumpy. "Oh yes, indeedy," said Aragorn. 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 Aragorn.
Dumpy shook paws with Aragorn the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mountain Skiing “Wouldn't it be lovely to live in a lighthouse like this one pictured in our itinerary in Genoa? So romantic!" mused Dumpy, sipping a leisurely espresso. "Well, I don't know," said Wuzzle. "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." Dumpy considered this. "Mine would be a luxurious, converted, non-operational lighthouse, then." Mountain Skiing The Dolomites in Italy waking up to another day's skiing opportunities.
While touring Italy, you met Wuzzle.
Dumpy shook paws with Wuzzle the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
@ Skiing Paradise Dumpy and Choose a name shook paws, said “How do you do?” and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Dumpy. “Let’s change sides.” “No,” said Choose a name. “This is my best side.” 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 Choose a name.
Dumpy shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dolomite Songster “Let’s pose with one of us each side of this attraction and I’ll set the self-timer to take a shot,” said Dumpy to dora. “It’ll be a great souvenir of our time here!” Dolomite Songster A lone songbird greets the dawn in the Italian Dolomtes.
While touring Italy, you met dora.
Dumpy shook paws with dora the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Misty Peaks As Dumpy'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! Dumpy 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 Sapphire Rose.
Dumpy shook paws with Sapphire Rose the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Sapphire Rose gave you 1 "Soft Azure Stepped Waterfall"
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