It was very early in the morning when Philippa 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 Sunshine.
Philippa shook paws with Sunshine the Silver Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
Philippa 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 Phillip piggies.
Philippa shook paws with Phillip piggies the Cupig. They both received one silver mole!
Phillip piggies gave you 1 "Lime Floating Crystal Gem" size 8
Austria! Excited to be here for the first time, Philippa 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 Dante.
Philippa shook paws with Dante the Luscious Lilac Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
Philippa 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 Sadie.
Philippa shook paws with Sadie the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
Philippa 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 ashley.
Philippa shook paws with ashley the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
ashley and you found 5 "Winter Door For The Brick House, Closed" size 4.
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 Pixie.
Philippa shook paws with Pixie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
The group then had a tour down the Getreidegasse, the bustling, charming heart of Salzburg's Old Town. Philippa 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 Lady.
Philippa shook paws with Lady the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
"Oh, Sue!" exclaimed Philippa. "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 whisper.
Philippa shook paws with whisper the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Philippa 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 Natasha.
Philippa shook paws with Natasha the Adorable Pumpkin. 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! Philippa carefully ventured over, slipping a few times, hung the pet's camera safely round her neck, then with both pets clutching paws, Philippa guided her companion back to terra firma!
While travelling in Europe, you met Choose a name.
Philippa shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name and you found 5 "Snow Covered Sugar Maple Tree" size 4.
Visiting an old farmhouse where there had been a great deal of snow, Philippa had to face her fears and press on when the terrain was really very difficult and scary!
While travelling in Europe, you met Choose a name.
Philippa shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name and you found 5 "Snow And Branches, Snowcat" size 4.
The little group had a taste of skiing! Philippa 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 Dragoon.
Philippa shook paws with Dragoon the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Dragoon gave you 1 "Feelin’ Feline 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 Angel.
Philippa shook paws with Angel the Grey Playful Kitten. 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 Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Philippa 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 25 silver moles!
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 Sylvantra.
Philippa shook paws with Sylvantra the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Sylvantra and you found 5 "Snow Covered Jack Pine" 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. Philippa felt very happy at being present at this wonderful lake with its sense of tranquillity.
While travelling in Europe, you met Bluebell.
Philippa shook paws with Bluebell the Rare Spix Macaw. They both received one silver mole!
Bluebell gave you 5 "Biscuit Glacé Rose" FULL SIZE
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 Ellie.
Philippa shook paws with Ellie the Graceful Elephant. They both received one silver mole!
Philippa 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 Starla.
Philippa shook paws with Starla the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. 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 gemma.
Philippa shook paws with gemma the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
A final stop allowed the pets to view part of Salzburg as it slept under the moonlight. Philippa mused gently, "Oh Dorothy, I wish you were here to see this!"
While travelling in Europe, you met Lucifer.
Philippa shook paws with Lucifer the Green Happy Dragon. 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.
Philippa 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 Stella.
Philippa shook paws with Stella the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
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